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Bottom Line's Power Aging by Gary Null The Revolutionary Program to Control the Symptoms of Aging Naturally by Gary Null, PhD Publishedby arrangementwith New American Library, a divisionof PenguinGroup (USA) Inc. O 2003Gary Null's Anti-Aging Center All rights reserved Additional recipesexclusiveto the Bottom Line. Booksedition courtesyof Gary Null Associates. O 2005Gary Null's Anti-Aging Center. International Edition printed by International Marketing Solutions,LLC. (Baltimore,Maryland, USA) with the permissionof Boardroom@Inc. Printed in the United Statesof America Without limiting the rights under copyright reservedabove,no part of this publicationmay be reproduced,storedin or introduced into a retrievalsystem,or transmitted,in any form, or by any means(electronic,mechanical,photocopfing, recording, or otherwise),without the prior written permissionof both ihe copyright owner and the abovepublisherof this book. PUBLISHER'S NOTE Every effort has beenmade to ensurethat the information containedin this book is completeand accurate.However,neither the publishernor the author is engagedin renderingprofessionaladviceor servicesto the individual reader.The ideas,procedures,and suggestionscontainedin this book are not intended as a substitutefor consulting with your physician.All matters regardingyour health require medical supervision.Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable or responsiblefor any' lossor damageallegedlyarising from any information or suggestionin this book. Addresses, telephonenumbersand Web siteslistedin this book are accurateat the time of publicationbut they are subjectto frequent change. rsBN 0-88723-391-0 2006,First Printing 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Bottom Linee Booksis a registeredtrademarkof BoardroomBInc. 281 TresserBoulevard.Stamford.CT 06901US-{.

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The materials presented in Bottom Line's Power Aging by Gary Null are designed to present information in support of a healthy lifestyle, but they do not guarantee a life free of illness. The information is presented for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat illness, diseaseor any other medical condition. Before acting on any of the information contained in Bottom Line's PowerAging,,the reader agreesthat it is his or her sole responsibility to consult with a licensed medical professional (a) to determine whether such information is suitable for the reader; (b) to review any special health concerns, risk factors, or medical conditions, especiallyif the reader is pregnant or lactating; and (c) to determine whether each of the foods, phytochemicals,supplements, nutrients, herbs, products, appliances, physical exercises,or other actions recommended or presented in Bottom Line's PowerAging is appropriate in the specified amounts or is contraindicated for the reader basedon any medications that the reader is taking or any other causeor condition relating to the reader, as may be stated in the most recent version of Physicians' Desk Reference or other applicablemedical authorities.

AbouttheAuthor

Gary Null, PhD, has written over seventy books, including the best-selling CompleteEncyclopediaof It{atural Healing. A highly sought after lecturer and educator,Null is the host of America's longest running daily health program, the Gary Null Show-the highest-ratedInternet program. He appearsregularly on public television, and has been featured in numerous publications including Time, Fitnessand J{atural Health. He lives in New York City.

Author'sDedication To peopleof any age who Aren't afi'aid to mnke conscious choicesto be the bestthat the-ycan be and get the bestfromothers.

Tableof Contents

PART l: BEGINNING THE PROCESS CHAPTER 1: AN ANTIAGING OVERVIEW / 3 What We're Up Against, and How We Can Beat lt New Millennium, New Mind-set / 3 ((Old" Ideas/ 4 Updating BabyBoomersDo It Again / 5 What's Here / 8 CHAPTER 2: IT'S T HE E NV I RO N M EN T ,ST U PID ! / 1 O How the Environment Affects Our Health No, You'reNot Stupid, but the Environment 1sAll-Important / l0 A Trip Back in Time / 11 The Move to the Cities / 12 A "Growing" Problem/ 12 Messingwith Mother Nature / 14 The Environmentand Your Bodv / 15 Every BreathYou Take / 16 Indoor Pollution / l6 The Good Earth / 18 What's Wrong with Artificial Fertilizer?/ 19 We'reEating What?/ 20 The Problemswith Pesticides/ 20 Our Overly Processed Food / 2l Irradiatedand GeneticallyModified Foods/ 23 The Dangerin Sugar/ 25 More Bad News aboutthe SweetSnff / 26

Our Water / 28 ...And What About Your Emotional Environment?/ 28 Let's Ask Qrestions / 29

CHAPTER 3: WHYDOWEAGE?/ 31 The BiologicalProcessesof Aging What TelomeresTell Us / 3l Free Radicals/ 32 OxidativeStress/ 33 Chronic Inflammation/ 33 Hormone Imbalances/ 35 DI\[A Mutations / 37 Immune SystemDysfunction/ 38 Glycosylation/ 38 MethylationDeficit / 38 MitochondrialEnergyDepletion / 38 Excessive Calcification/ 39 Fatty Acid Imbalance/ 39 DigestiveEnzyme Deficit / 39 NondigestiveEnzymeImbalances/ 39 Excitotoxicity / 39 Circulatory Deficit / 40 Aging'sa "Thought Thing" Too / 40 PART ll: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW CHAPTER 4: H OR MON A L K E Y S TO H E A LTH / 45

How Our HormonesAffect the Aging Process How Doesthe Hormonal SystemWork?/ 45 vll

What Causesthe Hormonal Systemto BreakDownl / 46 DIIEA / 47 DHEA Suppresses Inflammatory Cytokines/ 47 DHElt's AntiagingProperties/ 48 DHEA and the Brain / 49 DHEA and Immune Function / 49 DHEA and Women/ 50 Testosterone/ 50 Aging Men and EstrogenOverload/ 51 The Critical Need for Free Testosterone / 5l Medical TestingIs Required/ 52 Why Testosterone LevelsDecline / 53 Testosterone and l,ibido / 53 Testosterone and the ProstateGland / 54 Testosterone and Depression/ 56 Testosterone and Mental Decline / 57 Hormone Imbalanceand Obesity/ 57 Causesof the Estrogen-Testosterone Imbalancein Men / 57 SomeNatural Solutionsto Male Hormone Imbalances/ 58 Insulin / 60 Melatonin / 61 Growth Hormone / 62 Thyroid Hormone / 62 Hypothyroidism(UnderactiveThyroid Gland) / 62 Causesof Hypothyroidism/ 63 Treatmentfor Hypothyroidism/ 64 Hyperthyroidism(OveractiveThyroid Gland) / 64 Causesof Hyperthyroidism/ 64 Treatmentof Hyperthyroidism/ 65

ProtectingAgainstFibrinogen-Induced Heart Attack / 70 DetoxifyingHomocysteine/ 7l ControllingC-ReactiveProtein / 72 Lowering Your StrokeProfile / 73 Blood TestsRecommended for Cardiovascular Care/ 73 How ExcessInsulin CausesHeart httacks / 74 Testosterone and Your Heart / 75 The Right Diet Is Crucial... / 75 ...And So Is Exercise/ 77 What You Can Do: Three SpecificProtocolsfor Heart Health / 78 A Cardiovascular Protocol,/ 78 Supplements/ 78 Mineral for the Heart / 80 Herbs for Heart Health / 80 IntravenousTreatmentsfor Cardiovascular Health / 8l A Protocolto Lower Cholesterol/ 8I Supplementsthat Lower Cholesterol/ Bl Herbs that Lower Cholesterol/ 82 Mineral that Lowers Cholesterol/ 82 Phytochemicals that Lower Cholesterol/ 82 Exerciseto Lower Cholesterol/ 82 A Protocolto Lower High Blood Pressure (H,vpertension) / 82 Supplementsto ReduceHigh Blood Pressure/ 82 Phytochemicals to ReduceHigh Blood Pressure/ 83 StressManagementfor LoweringBlood Pressure/ 83 CHAPTER 6: PREVENTING OR FACING CANCER / 85

Strategiesfor ProtectingOurselves CHAPTER 5: THE HEART OF THE MATTER / 67

U n d e r s t a n d i n ga n d R e v e r s i n g C a r d i o v a s c lua r D i s e a s e Heart Disease Is a Process / 6l A Fresh Approach to Heart Disease / 67 Chronic Inflammatory Syndrome / 69 Correcting Inflammatory Risk Factors / 70 viii

The Long Dark Roadto Cancer/ 85 CancerIs Causedby Chemicals/ 87 What CausesGenesto Mutate?/ 87 Free Radicals/ 87 Diet and Cancer/ 88 Sugarand Cancer/ 89 Carcinogensin the Water / 90 Dioxin and Cancer/ 9l

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Pesticidesand Lymphoma / 92 The Politicsof Cancer/ 92 PrescriptionDrugs and Cancer/ 93 BreastImplantsand Cancer/ 95 Hormones and Cancer/ 96 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Cancer/ 97 Tamoxifenand Cancer/ 98 Arrestingthe CancerProcess/ 100 Avoid Known Cancer-Causine Sources/ l0l Do SomethingConstructiveAbout Cancer/ 102 ComplementaryTherapiesfor Cancer/ I03 PreventingGeneMutation / 104 Vitamins / 105 Minerals / 105 EssentialFats / 106 Herbs and Foods/ 106 Researchon Diet for Cancer/ 107 AlternativeMedicineand Cancer/ 109 Herbs for Cancer/ ll0 Calcium/ Il2 Garlic / ll2 Conclusion/ Il2

GHAPTER 7: STAYING MENTALLY SHARP AS WE AGE I 113

S t r a t e g i e sf o r F i g h t i n gA l z h e i m e r ' s , P a r k i n s o n ' sa, n d D e p r e s s i o n What Causesthe Brain to Age Prematurely?/ II4 FreeRadicalsand Antioxidants/ ll4 What Your Brain Needs/ ll7 Vitamins/ ll7 Acetyl-L-carnitineand Lipoic Acid / 120 A Word about Mitochondria / l2l CoenzymeQJt0/ 12l Cholineand Lecithin / 123 EssentialFatty Acids / I24 Vinpocetin / I24 Ginkgo Biloba / 125 Phosphatidylserine (PS) / 125 Garlic / 126 Melatonin / 126

Target:Parkinson'sDisease/ I27 Nutrients for teating Parkinson's Disease/ 129 The AlexanderTechnique/ 130 Exerciseand Parkinson'sDisease/ 130 Target:Alzheimer'sl)isease/ l3l Nutrients for TreatingAlzheimer's Disease/ I3I Depression/ 134 CHAPTER 8: THE ANTIAGING ARSENAL / 136

What's New, What's Tried and True Cutting-edgeSupplements/ 136 Brain Boostersfor Memory and Intelligence/ 138 ProvenAge-Busters/ 113 The AntioxidantArmy and Major Supportive Nutrients / I43 Chrono-Forte:The AntiagingFormula / 153 Bone-EnhancingNutrients for Women/ I53 Natural ProstateHelpersfor Men / 154 HerbalAids / 155 PART lll: PUTTING lT ALL TOGETHERFOR YOU! CHAPTER 9: GARY'S NON-DIET DlET' NO.EXERCISE EXERCISE PROGRAM / 163

C r e a t i n gt h e P l a nT h a t ' s R i g h tf o r Y o u DetoxFirst / 163 Life-EnhancementProtocols/ 16+ Life-EnhancementResults/ 165 Don't Be a Statistic/ 166 You Are What You Eat / 166 Give the Body the Right Building Blocks/ 167 The PowerAging Approach/ 167 Getting the Gist of OrganicJuicing / 167 Imbibing the Juice/ 168 How to Begin / 169 How to Eat Right Without Dieting / 170 What to Substitute/ 170 Substitutesfor Animal Protein / 17l Substitutesfor Dair1,/ 17l Substitutesfor Caffeineand Alcohol / 171 lx

Substitutesfor Sugarsand Artificial Sweeteners / 17l Substitutesfor Carbonated Beverages/ 172

The Conditions/ 268 ReadThis SectionFirst / 268 Allergies/ 269 Arthritis / 271

Substitutesfor Wheat / 172

Candida/ 273

What to Avoid / 172

Chronic Fatigue/ 273

Fiber Is Detoxifying / 172 BasicRulesfor Eating / 172

Chronic Pain / 274

More aboutMeat / 173 Break Out of Your BreakfastRut / 173 Let's Do Lunch-the Right Wryt 1 174 Your Diminishing Dinner / 174 SnackPower/ 174

Coldsand Flu / 276 DigestiveDisorders/ 276 Emphysema/ 277 Eye Disorders/ 278 Foot and Leg Problems/ 279 Hemorrhoids / 283

Low Caloriel)iets / 174 The Importanceof Exercise/ 175

HYpoglycemia/ 284

How Long ShouldI Exercise?/ 177 Conclusion/ 177

MenopausalProblems/ 286

Impotence/ 285 Muscle and Nerve Problems/ 287

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Osteoporosis/ 287

RECIPES FOR POWER AGING I 178

Urinary Tract Infections / 289

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VaricoseVeins / 290

Seven-DayJump-startYour Detox Plan / 179 Recipesfor PowerAging / I8l Beverages, Juices,and Nutritious Drinks / 186 Breakfasts/ 193 Appetizersand Snacks/ 197

A Note on Finding the Right AlternativeHealth Practitioner/ 29I PART IV: MORE HELP CHAPTER 12: TECHNIQUES TOWARD

Salads/ 201

TR A N S FOR MA TION / 295

Soups/ 210

A f f i r m a t i o n sf o r B r i n g i n gt h e M a g i c a n d PassionBack to Life

Vegetablesand Main Dishes / 219 Fish / 236 SideDishes/241

It's Time for "Inner Advertisine"l/ 296

Desserts/244

Outlining Goals/ 296

Condiments,Saladl)ressings,and Sauces/ 251 Breads/258

Getting Started/ 297 ResolvingPainand Resentment/ 298 Affirmationsand Thouehts / 299

CHAPTER 11: COUNT E RI NG CO MMON C ON D IT ION S I2 6 4

CHAPTER 13: VOICES OF EXPERIENCE / 301

S p e c i f i cS u p p l e m e n t a t i o n Plans

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The WellnessModel / 264 A WellnessProtocol / 265 The Importanceof Exercise/ 267

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AN ANTIAGING OVERVIEW What We'reUp Against,and How We Can Beat lt

NEW MILLENNIU-M, NEW MIND-SET ff f you were to open your family album, you might be struck by the way your grandparents looked.Just decadesago,a fifty-year-oldlooked downright old, and a thirty-five-year-old ffi M " ffilooked more like a fifty-year-old of today. A lot of the reasonhas to do with how little people understood about the aging process.They believed that life after forty was a downward slide accompanied by u decline in energy, a decreasein muscle (which was then replaced by fat), cognitive difficulties, and a variety of minor health ailments. Over time, these minor ailments grew into full-blown diseaseand, thereafter,resulted in death-just a couple decadesdown the line. Limited by a scant knowledge baseand a fatalistic belief system, Americans by and large allowed themselvesto grow old before their time. But as the saying goes,that was then and this is now-now beinq a new millennium in which the way we look at the human life span has wholly changed.When we entered the 2000s,many of us used that milestone as a chance to step back and ask, What's different now? and What's going to be different? about the way we live our lives. And what I saw in the field of aging was a conceptual shift-one

that's actually been going on for about three decadesnow-in

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Americans are exchanginga resignedattitude of "This will happen to me in my forties, and this will happen to me in my fifties, and this'll happen to me in my sixties..." for an assertiveattitude of "I'm going to make this happen in my sixties..."-srseventies

or eighties.And the

kinds of things they're making happen run the gamut from running a marathon to starting a new businessto becoming an accomplishedballroom dancer.In other words, the old limitations are being challenged,and the old "age-appropriate" labels are being thrown out the window.

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This is an exciting time becausealong with people's willingness to discard old stereorypes about aging, modern scienceis making great strides in the effort to prolong healthful human life. Today, researchersare tracking natural substancesand "smart" medicines that, if Ponce de Le6n's fountain of youth were ever found, would probably prove the source of that storied spring. From the well-touted antioxidants, like vitamin C and beta-carotene,to lesser-known substanceslike trimethylglycine, numerous compounds are proving themselvesas effective agefighters through the rigors of clinical testing. What it all adds up ro is that this millennium finds us on the brink of a new paradigm, wherein the natural expected life span may be extended from today's averageof under eighty years to one hundred twenty years or more. That's over forty more years-almost a half century-of extra life. Of course this increasewill be gradual. And we have to remember that it all starrswith individuals making physical changesto enhancetheir health and mental well-being, so that they're able to push the life span envelope.I've been advocatingmaking such changeson my daily radio program for years,and I admit that sometimesit's been discouragingwhen I've found out about particular listeners who, although they've been listeningfor years,haven't actually doneanything positive for their health. And you may have heard me speak of giving a lecrure on health to an enthusiasticaudience,only to leaveand then seesome of those samepeople heading into a fastfood place around the corner. On the other hand, I know there are many who are conscientiously applying new lifeenhancing information into their lives. A lot of these people are senior citizens. Today, I meet many older people who are eating wholesome foods and keeping their minds and bodies active by taking the time to regularly work out, read, socialize,and counter the daily stressesof life with meditation and yoga. Such individuals can remain active and healthy well into rheir seventies, eighties, and beyond, free from the crippling debilities of arthriris, macular degenerarion, heart disease,and other infirmities. Putting all these factors together-incorporating scientific advancesto increasethe natural life span, improving the quality of life, and living an oprimal lifestyle, will really pack a synergistic punch against aging.

UPDATING"OLD'' IDEAS By looking at the mass media, you wouldn't necessarilynotice that a paradigm shift is occprring. On TV, for instance, there are still a lot of stereotyped "olds1s1s"-grotchety, annoying people who aren't very active and who like to sit around complaining about their ills. They're often depicted that way to add humor to a show, but after a while the joke wears thin. Also, both by TV and popular magazines,we're being bombarded by ads for prescription drugs"Ask your doctor," the ads say-and a lot of them feature older people beset by various conditions, from arthritis to digestive problems. A viewer could get the idea that age and diseasego

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hand in hand, and that diseaseis an inevitable part of growing older. What's worse, the substancesbeing advertisedgenerally have little to do with prevention or eradication of the condi* tion. Instead, they are all about symptom control; the assumption being that the consumer can never get rid of the underlying condition. Granted, it all makes sensefrom the point of view of the marketplace:If you continue to be sick, you're going to keep buying the drug. Plus there's morQ profit in a patented drug than there is in, say, lycopene-containing tomatoes, or betacarotene-rich carrots. Another segment of society that hasn't caught up with new attitudes toward aging can be found in the medical establishment.Not all doctors, but a significant percentage,maintain the dismissive paternalism of the past century, when senior citizens were basically told, "There, there. Take these pills and you'll feel better." Most doctors don't try to get to the root of your condition and take nutritional measuresto reverseit, nor do they think in terms of improving your health at a fundamental level. There are still too many physicians stuck in the mind-set that "senior equals symptoms." And it alwaysamazesme when I hear about older people who, on their zvn, used diet or supplements to reverse a condition, and then returned to their doctor's office to report on their success.The doctor is often not interested in the least. "Oh, that happens," he or she will say,as if the patient's experience was a fluke. But he doesn't really want to know about what the patient did becausethis patient's approach does not fit into the paradigm of healing that the doctor was taught in medical school. This is why I have to salute those seniors who are proactive about nutrition, supplements, exercise,and alternative therapies in optimizing their health. They're often not getting support from those who should be encouraging them-their own physicians.I hope this book empowers them further.

BABYBOOMERSDO IT AGAIN Turning now to a generation with which I've been heavily involved-the

baby boomers-I

want to salute them too. You can say what you want about this group's sometimes obnoxious desire to have it all, but you have to hand it to them-as they've put their mark on so much else in our culture, the boomers are changing the very concept of what it means to get older. The fact is that today's aging baby boomers are yesterday'syouth generation who do not passively accept the decline that goes with aging. They frequent Byms, eat lean foods, and use nutritional supplements, and their desire to maintain the vim and vigor of youth has set the stage for antiaging medicine. I do have to mention, though, that sometimes the boomers' quest for an increasedhealthy life span is sabotagedby this group's tendency to want to do it all, so they can be very conflicted about their goals.I've seenthis time and again.

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I like to talk to people, ask probing questions, and then just listen to whar they have to say about their lives. Recently, as I began work on this book, I did something inreresting. I stood outside a New York City graduate school on trifth Avenue and Thirty-fourth Street, where I teach, and asked baby-boomer types coming out the door how long they would like to live. Overall, most wanted to live a very long time. Some mentioned a hundred years of life. But they had issuesthat were troubling them, and many were willing ro share their thoughts with me. While most were not plagued by serious illness, they were beginning to show signs of aging, such as increasedlevels of fatigue, stress,graying and loss of hair, and fat around the middle or bottom-and they were not ready to accept these.Many women seemedsurprised to be growing old as quickly as they were. This group was generally willing to do something to make a difference in their health srarus -provided they could make the time for it. In other words, they looked at the possibility of changepragmatically,weighing the pros and cons: "I alreadyhavea lot on my plate. Can I really fit what you're suggestinginto my life when I've got a familli a career,many social responsibilities, and only so many hours in a day?" It seemedas though these people had too much to do and too little time to get things done. The reality is that many baby boomers are severelystressed,starting the morning as if a gun going off was their signal to jump out of bed already dressedfor the race of the day. Working two or more jobs to keep pace with the high cost of living, pushing themselvesand their families toward ever bigger accomplishments, eating fast foods day in and day out becausethey have no time for wholesome, properly prepared meals, pushing down anxiety with drinking, overeating, and other destructive habits-all this and more leads to the stressthat causesdisease.People then start to rely on medication to get them through, as we are led to believe that being medicated equals health. Television ads say their miracle drugs are the answer for the millions of us who are suffering from arthritis, osteoporosis,depression, and the like. The trouble is, these endorsementsquickly end with a long list of side effects rhar seem as bad as the condition itself. Plus, as we've mentioned, they are not claiming to cure conditions. They merely suggest that these drugs will diminish symptoms. Frequently, that translates into blocking pain receptors to help you feel better. The effect is tempo rar11r, causesa reliance on medication, and the drug doesnothing to stop or reversethe progressionof the disease.There has to be a better way. In the conversationsI had that day on trifth Avenue, and in others, I've asked people to reframe the issue: What if, with some effort, you could make changesto give you the health and vitality to do more, feel better, and have lessstress?Would you be willing to do so?To rhat, one person replied, "Gary, I don't want to end up with the diseasesthat so many people,just a little bit older than me, have.I do want to live a longer, quality life, and yes, I am willing to make some effort. It's just that this is all so new and I don't know what it takes."

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Here, from my point of view, is what it takes: 1. A willingnessto set priorities in our lives,so that we're not constantlyrunning a panickedrace to get everything done. 2. A readinessto changeour dietary and lifestyle habits,even if thesechangesare uncomfortable at first. 3. A curiosity about the scienceof optimizing health. Incidentally',whether you're a baby boomer, Gen X-er, or senior, I know that you possessthis third requisite.After all, you're reading this book! There's a lot of promise and a senseof great expectationsin the antiaging field. For instance,today more elders are plagued with Parkinson'sdiseasethan ever before,but antiaging researchersare discovering that Parkinson's patients have far lower than averagelevels of coenzyme Qt0, a natural substanceneeded to promote energy production and fight diseaseproducing free radicals.Reintroducing coenzymeQ10, the,vfind, may be a key component to slowing down the progressionof Parkinson's,reversing symptoms, and even preventing the disease.l This is not to say that substancessuch as CoQl0 are magic bullets. Becausethey are natural, their effects often take a while to be felt. Plus, in many instances,more researchmust be done before scientific breakthroughs can be confirmed. An example: Some scientists,swept off their feet by positive experienceswith human growth hormone-they report increasedalertness,fat loss, and renewed energy-are enthusiasticallypromoting its use, while others warn that more long-term studies are needed to confirm its safety and efficacy. Such controversies are inevitable in a new, rapidly developing field, and anyone considering an antiaging protocol, particularly one that incorporateshormones, should study the researchto weigh the pros and cons,and work under the care of a knowledgeableand trusted physician. Of course not every substancein the antiaging arsenalis controversial.Many substances are known to be safe in reasonableamounts; these include vitamins, minerals, enzymes,and herbs whose effects have been tested empirically for thousands of years and substantiated in multiple laboratorystudies.The elderly usually require greateramounts of thesesubstancessuch as B vitamins, to improve memory funclien-nnd

should utilize them as needed to pro-

mote healthful aging. As we shall see,by promoting rejuvenation,nutrients can diminish or even eliminate a dependenceon multiple medications,which has become a wav of life for most senior citizens. The drugs on which elders rely on a daily basishave seriouslimitations: They do not correct the underlying causeof diseaseprocessesand, therefore,do not reverseillness;they may have dangerousside effects.These drugs may also be costly.In contrast, a nutritional analrtsiscan

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help an individual determine the proportion of substancesneede<]to correct an imbalanceand return to health. For erample, by understandingthat high levelsof blood fibrinogen are associated with a high risk of heart attack and stroke, and by knowing that such nutrients as vitamin C, fish oil, and bromelain lower fibrinogen levels, we can determine how much is needed to correct the imbalanceso that our bodiesonce again function normally on their own. Additionalll', using theseproducts should be only one facet of a healthy living plan that incorporateswhole foods, regular exercise,and stress-managementtechniques.Improving our lifestyle habits may take effort, but the effort is well worth it, as the way we care (or don't care) for ourselves has a lot to do with the way we age. It is no secret that we live in an extremely toxic world. The problem is compounded for those with poor eating habits, parricularly those who consume inordinate amounts of sugar and devitalized foods. Over a lifetime, these daily assaultscause an inevitable breakdown of our bodies, resulting in the diseaseswe associate with aging. We've discussedsenior citizens and baby boomers,but there's one more population group I want to mention: children. No, I don't think they're going to be interestedin an antiagingprotocol! But the example that their parents and grandparents set for them today will influence them long into the future, and have an impact on their health decadeshence. Consider that as the pace of life quickens, poor habits and the diseasesthey promore trickle down to a much younger population. Just look at the many children today who consider fatty fast foods a dietary staple and who spend hours playing video and computer gamesrather than exercising. Never before have we seen so many disorders in children that are usually reserveclfor older populations-infirmities that include obesit.v.hardening of the arteries,ancl diabetes.This is scary,and it is a trend we must strive to reverseimmediatelv.

WHAT'SHERE So let's start our journey. We open our minds to allow for the possibility of change.In order to understand how to expand the human life span, both in length and qualitn we must, in effect, see the challengeas a giant puzzle. In this book we will explore how various pieces of that puzzle fit together. We'll begin, in Part I, by looking at what's working against us-at how our modern environment, as well as our own biologicalprocesses,contribute to aging. But if Part I is about the problem, the entire rest of the book will be about solutions. In Part II, we'll take a "dive-right-in" approach to what you need to know about ttday's antiaging therapies.We'll look at hormonal kevs to health, and then addressspecific concerns that many people have-maintaining cardiovascularfunction,, facing the specter of cancer,and

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staying mentally sharp.And we'll go substanceby substancedown the list of today's antiaging armamentarium,explaining the benefitsof each. Part III is where we'll be putting it all together in a practical way so that you can start making positive changes.You probably have questionssuch as, How should I eat to maximize energy?What kind of exerciseshould I do to maintain flexibility? and What's the best way to lose weight? We'll have answers, and we'll be discussing everything from detoxification to strategiesfor each of the main meals of the day, to juicing, to exercising and liking it. By the way, I refer in this section to a "nondiet, no-exercise" program becauseI want to shake up the notion that a healthful life has to be lived as if it's a seriesof regimens. I want you to integrate such things as eating whole grains and moving aerobically into your routine so that they're not "dieting" or "exercising," but just living. You'Il be reading about a lot more in this "can-do" section. Chapter 10, on recipes for Power Aging, is both a program to jump-start your detox and a reference that will give you new ideas for how to prepare healthful soups, salads,main dishes, and more. As always, the emphasis is on the easy and great-tasting. For those particularly concerned about a specific common condition, I offer Chapter 11, a section on countering or preventing a variety of ailments; examplesare allergies,colds, and osteoporosis.As in every book, I urge readersto consult their health care providers before making significant changes,but consider this volume a starting-off point in that process. Part IV is a section providing additional help. There's a chapter on affirmations (meaning self-encouragemenl-ghsgk it out!) and another on what I call "Voices of Experience," in which people who have successfullyused my antiagingstrategiesdescribetheir journeys. You will also find "Voices of Experience" sprinkled throughout the text to encourage you to participatein my program. As you can see,there is a lot of information in this book that can help you improve your life. We'll be looking at beneficial changesyou can make in your diet, your supplementation,and your environment, as well as in the areasof exercise and attitude. But this doesn't mean you must change everything right awav.That would be overwhelming. Changescan be gradual but steady.After a while, you will begin to seelife in a whole new way, and you will be able to make the changesyou need to live longer, more healthfully, and more happily as well.

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N O ,Y O U ' R EN O TS T U P I DB, U TT H E ENVIRONME.NT/S ALL-IMPORTANT ost books about aging would start out with a discussionof the- processes , ;, within your ,,, . r-., ,,' " boay that contribute to vour getting old. We are goingto do that-in the next chapter. ,. ' : ' ' What we're going to do in this one is look at how environmental fxg1615-things that go on outside our bodies-can impinge upon what goeson within, and hence upon our health and longevity..The fact is that the environment we modern humans have made for ourselvesis contributing to premature aging. I believethat this piece of the antiaging puzzle is so important that I want to start out with it. In my view, the pollution in our bodies can be looked at as a microcosm of the pollution in our environments. You may never have thought about it, but imagine if you kept a journal for just a week to record all the different toxins that you encountered.What do you think would be on that list? First of all, you'd haveto buy a pretty big notebook for the task. You'd haveto include indoor and outdoor air pollution, such as motor vehicle and airplaneexhaust,outgassing furniture and carpets in your office and home, thousandsof inclustrial and agricultural chemical waste contaminantsin our water supply; pesticideand fertihzer residuesin both our fresh and processedfoods, and synthetic additives and dangeroussubstancesin everything from cosmetics to medicinss-sspecially over-the-counter medicines, r,r,hichrequire no prescription and henceare not thought to be dangerous. And how about the caffeinethat getsus startedin the morning? The lunchtime cocktailto take the edge off the dayl How about the cigarettesyou smoke,or if you don't smoke,the secondhand fumes you breathe from those who do?

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Is this picture familiarl It should be, becauseit's a broad sketchof our everydayexposureto harmful substances. And, sadly;it is a verv wrong picture for our bodies.The reality is that we live in an extremely toxic world, far more toxic than that of our ancestors.And it's taking a toll on our bodies.In this chapter we'll survev the major ways environmentalfactors can affect us. 'fhe information is not meant to scareyou, but rather to make you aware of possibleroadblocks on the way to good health. In Parts II, III, and IV of this book, we'll be looking ar ways to overcomethem. But for now; let's take a step back to the world of our ancestors... .

A T R I PB A C KI N T I M E Take a look at the life of someone living one hundred fifty years ago. Whar do you see?The majoritv of people live in an agrarian societl',but do not use pesticides.They don't even have them. Nor do they havefungicidesor geneticallyengineeredcrops.They don't use food irradiation, the equivalentof giving one hundred thousand chest X rays to a bunch of strawberries. And they don't give growth-stimulating hormones to their cattle to increasemeat or dairy cow production (resulting in mastitis infections in the cows, which require antibiotic use, and produce pus in the milk). Plus, look at the positive points in thesepeople'slives.They generallyeat lots of fruits and vegetables.The inhabitants of a typical farm in the U.S. work from sunup to sundown. It's a tough life, but thev're erercising their bodies all day, and they have a purpose and meaning to their lives. They live in the midst of an extended family. They do things in balanceand without extremes.They are patient, becausethey have learned the lessonsof being impatient. They live for peace,harmony, and character development. Granted, this is an idealized picture of nineteenth-century life, and one not applicable to all Americans, but many people in the United Statesdid live like this. So let's explore further. By the time these nineteenth-century children reach sixth grade-likely

in a little red

schoolhouss-lhsy are equivalent to today's eleventh graders. By necessity,people are more self-sufficient and interdependent. They share tasks.One person makes the quilts and does the mending. Another makesthe candlesor tends to the kerosenelamps so the family can read after sundown. One person runs the apothecarl',grows herbs, and collects bee propolis, a natural antibiotic. They preserveperishablesin honey because,while they don't know just why, they do knorn'thathonev doesn'tgo bad. Honey is alsoused to heal wounds and scratches.Someonehas the job of drying fruit: Apples (of which there were two hundred varieties)are cut into thin slices,then strung on fishing wire to dry in the attic, or put out in the sun, coveredwith cheesecloth. After four da1,sthey havedried fruit that will last all year.Since grains, seeds,and nurs are easily stored, they' generally alwayshave them around, in giant barrels in storageareastogether with dried fruit. In fact, manv of the barns look a good deal like health food srores!They have

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a root cellar five feet underground where gourds, squash, potatoes,yams, rutabaga, kohlrabi, parsnips,carrots, and other root vegetablesare stored. They have a cheesehouse containing many different cheeses,each aged in a wax casingand preservedon the outside by honey. They know that they can cut piecesoff the cheeseand have a good source of nourishment each day'. Generally they do not kill their cows becausethey need them for plowing. Horses are used for hauling. They eat fish when they can be found, and if they're not consumed immediately, the entrails are removed, and they're salted and dried. They also dry a lot of vegetables.In the twenty-first century we might look at an old food dryer as a quaint technology,but one hundred fifty yearsago it's a necessityin wintertime when people may not be able to get to a trading store. After all, there are no cars,and those living in the mountains,or even just in placeslike upstate New York, may be homebound for three or four months of the year.So they haveto haveeverything they need for the winter ahead. A typical day startswith a rich porridge, and later mealsmight include a hearty stew and, in summer, a fresh salad.While these people do not have the systematic workouts we design for ourselvestoday, they exercisevigorously every day. There is very little obesity.They use home remedies.And as long as they have good well water they have the potential to live long lives.

T H EM O V ET O T H EC I T I E S It was when the Americans of one hundred fifty vearsago moved to the cities that they ran into a whole set of problems. Unless they happened to have connections in that particular city, they lacked a support system.Most people who migrated had none. They were generallyput into extremely harsh working conditions and given minimal pay Children were forced to work for exploitativewagesat industrial plants with none of today''ssafetystandards.Families were under an enormous amount of stress,and malnutrition was rampant. The milk people drank came from multiple cows and was generally infected. The meat availableto city dwellers was often vile. Tuberculosis, typhoid fever, chronic diarrhea-in

short, many types of bacterial and viral

infections-were common for those poor and stressed-outmassesliving in polluted areasand eating polluted foods. Naturally the affluent-those with clean water, decent sanitation, and variety in their diet, and those not under intensestress-were living longer lives.But still, it is interesting to seethat generally the folks who lived longest also lived in the country.

A ..GROWING'' PROB-LEM The past century has seensome progressin raising people'sawarenessabout the toxins in our lives. At the beginning of the century Upton Sinclair describedthe horrors of the meatpacking industry; his novel TheJungle told not only of contaminated meat, but also of the wrecked lives

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of impoverished workers in the industry. In the sixties, Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book Silent Spring warned of the dangers of pesticides and helped foster the burgeoning of a real environmental movement a decadelater. But let's face it-when there are egos,power positions in society,and above all, monetary interests at stake, official policy change occurs at a glacial pace. At the same time industrialization and urban sprawl continue to grow; and it is unclear whether the environmental movement can meet the challengesof the future. One thing is certain, though: What we don't know willhurt us. Here are just some examples of environmental realities we may not have known about. First, we have nearly one hundred thousand man-made chemicals toda.v,and although some have been tested for safety singly, these have not been tested for safety in combinations.Yet we live in a world where evervrhing is inhaled, eaten, and imbibed in combination. Water today can be contaminated with the medicines from AIDS, hepatitis, and chemotherapy patients.There is today so much excrement and toxic waste that it can't be totally contained. But it all has to go somewhere,and so microscopic amounts make it through the filters in our municipal water systems,come right back through the water we drink, and yes, end up in our bodies.True, these substancesare present in very small amounts,but diseasecan result from as little as 100 parts per billion of a toxin. You don't need a large amount of a poison to causeinjury to a cell. And the problem is that no one is analyzingthe damagetoxins do to individual cells.Insread, researchersare looking for gross,obvious symptoms that can be tied to a single pollutant. And they're not necessarily going to find anything, becausethere could be a thousand different chemicalsin a single glassof water, acting synergisticallyand the researchisn'r sophisticated enough to pick up on this. Furthermore, in the single-pollutantstudies,the researchersaren't looking specificallyat the effectson people with weak immune systems,such as babiesor senior citizens, who are alreadysuffering from a disease.And these are the very populations that can be most impacted by pollutants. Another little-discussed fact is that an extremely dangerous processhas become a part of agricultuls-1hs use of biosolids (human waste) for fertilizer. Such fertilizer can contain tiny amounts of toxic heavy metals, heat-resistantviruses, and chemicals from medications. Once these substancesare in the soil they can enter the plants that we later eat. A sad fact todav is that many of the vegetableswe eat have upwards of 60 percent fewer nutrients than their counterpartsdid just twenty-five to thirty yearsago. So today,for example,when you buy a commercially grown lettuce, it doesn't havethe sameamounts of iron and magnesium -some of the very things you are eating it for-as lettuce did yearsago. It is grossly lacking in thesenutrients due to the growing methods of modern agribusiness.In short, our food givesus things we don't want and doesn't give us enough of what we do need. Could this have something to do with the increasein cancer,Hodgkin's disease,heart disease,stroke, and the other health calamitiesof modern life?

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MESSINGWITH MOTHERNATURE In the past thirty years,Americans have finally had to start facing the grim results of our excessive messing with the natural order of things. Nature has let us know that the misuse of our air, water, and soil will not go unnoticed. On a large scale,the industrial revolution has brewed a heat-trapping mixture of carbon dioride, nitrogen oxides,methane,and chlorofluorocarbons. The result is the worldwide greenhouseeffect, in which the warming of the entire planet is causingthe rapid melting of its polar ice caps,as well as unusual weather patterns worldwide, resulting in droughts and flooding. Nor", carbon dioxide is no villain: it is a naturally occurring gas that is not harmful when the ecosystemis in balance.We havemanaged,however,to make it a pollutant by releasingso much that its volume exceedsthe earth's capacityto handle it. The burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor to this carbon dioxide buildup, and today we havea situation in which of the more than five billion tons of carbon dioxide beine releasedworldwide. only half can be absorbedbv the planet'soceansand forests. Given that fact, the intentional burning of the rainforests of the Amazon to make way for cattle grazing is more than unacceptable-it's stupid! There's a double whammy with forest destruction, because,in addition to the carbon dioxide produced in the burning process,the trees destroyedwould have taken up and used carbon dioxide, just as we use oxygen. Perhapsten vearsago peoplepaid attention to this massivedestruction,but now, typically,it's off the radar screen,as it is consideredold news and there is so much elseto grab our attention. Something new has taken its place. We're on to another idea; lve want to watch reality shows! Well, in my view, a true reality show would present the international fast-food chains' need for more and cheaper hamburgers leading to the clear-cutting of Amazon hardwoods and the continued destruction of the land (to say nothing of our personal health) by raising cattle for the world's meat addiction. Automobile emissionsare another big contributor to atmosphericcarbon dioxide. Not nearly enough attention is given to this today.Even people living in Los Angelesseemto accepttheir visibly dirty air with a shrug that says:"Okay, this environment is not good for us, but it's a good place to be becauseeveryonewants to live next door to a movie star." They, and all of us, pay a big price for such indifference. One aspectof that price is the phenomenon of acid rain. The very concept of acid rain should be enough to give you pause.It's like a curse: The by-products of our lifestyle-sulfur and nitrogen oxides from coal-burning power plants, combined with factor.vand automobile emissions-mix with precipitation in the atmosphere and then return to earth, sometimes thousandsof miles from their source,showering an acidic solution onto our farmlands, forests, lakes,and oceans.(This could be in the form of rain, fog, snow, or dust.) The most common

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form of acid rain contains an acid that results from sulfur oxide emissions.It destroysthe environment, an effect you can seeif you fly over certain parts of some states,such as Connecticut and Maine. The land looks scorched,as if there has been a forest fire. This is the effect of acid rain on trees. The aquatic ecosystemis altered too: when acid rain gets into freshwaterlakesand streams, the bacteriaand plankton at the bottom of the food chain are the first to die, followed by the insects,and finally the frogs and fish. While you might not care about the lives and deathsof individual insects, frogs, and fish, their demise should serve as a wake-up call that things are not going well with our stewardshipof the earrh.

T H EE N V I R O N M E N AT N DY O U RB O D Y But what in the world does all this pollution have to do with aging?you might ask. After all, most of the pollutants and unhealthy foodstuffs in our lives are not going to causeacute,immediate reactions.And we've all heard of individuals who survived to a ripe old age while smoking cigarettes,eating additive-lacedfoods,and living in lessthan ideal environments.The point is that, in general,and over time, the pollutants we inhale or ingest are going to drag down our health. Our immune systemswill be weakened,making us more susceptibleto everything from colds to cancer.Toxins in food will inhibit the actions of our enzymes,resulting in lessefficient action of our bodily systems.If we're interestedin Power Aging-that is, in maximizing the power of our bodies and minds for as long as possible-anything that's going to lessenour efficiency is somethingto be guardedagainst. In the final analysis,our bodies' efficiency is determined on the cellular level. The fight against aging is to a large extent the fight against oxidative stressthat is undertaken by our cells as they are attackedby the unstablemoleculescalled free radicals.You've probably heard of free radicalsas factors that contribute to diseaseand aging-and this is true, becausetheseoxidatiye culprits causechromosomal damageand impair cellular function. On the other side of the battle lines are the antioxidanls-su$stances such as vitamin E and selenium that we get from good food and that neutralize the damaging effectsof free radicals.We run into trouble when the free radical-antioxidant balance in our bodies is tipped in favor of the former. Then we have the apoptosis,or programmed cell death, associatedwith the diseasesand conditions of aging.And what environmental pollutants do, ultimately, is contribute to this harmful imbalance,either by actually containing free radicals or by impairing our antioxidant defensesagainst them. Going back to the people who lived one hundred fifty yearsago: they did not die of rhe same diseaseswe die of today. That's becausethey were not exposed to all the toxins that we are, which causeinflammatory responsesand proliferation of DNA and chromosomedamage;that is, they speedup the aging of the cell. They didn't havethe artificial fertilizers, rhe pesricides,

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the adulterated food, and the contaminated water we have today'.(Yes,there was polluted water, but people drank mainly well water, which, with the exception of limited incidents of arsenic and bacteriacontamination,was healthy and clean.)

EVERYBREATHYOUTAK.E As animals with an innate mission to stay alive, our most immediate and constant need is air. We cannot survive without air for longer than three minutes. The oxygen we inhale enters our blood and is carried to all our cells so that they can create the energy that animates us. You would think that considering all this, we humans would have taken care to keep our air as pure as possible.But this has not been the case.During the past decade,for instance,researchersat Harvard University estimated that air pollution from fossil fuel combustion was killing about 60,000 Americans every year.1 The major health threat from air pollution lies not in the kind of soot you can see,but rather in the fine-particle pollution that emanatesfrom cars,trucks, fossil-fuel power plants, incinerators, and other sources.Fine-particle pollution has been related to a greater than 15 percent dif: ferential in death rates between the least-polluted cities and the most polluted. The mechanism of damagewas examinedin detail in theJanuary 1995edition of British medicaljournal Lancet, in which researchersdescribedhow particleslodged deep within the lung causeinflammation that leadsto blood coagulation,to respiratory and circulatory diseases,and ultimately, death.' Another major air-pollution problem is created when automotive exhaust fumes react with sunlight, producing ozone. Ozone is actually a form of oxygen; it differs in that its molecules each contain three atoms of the element instead of the usual two. In the upper reachesof the atmosphere this substanceis actually protective, and you have no doubt heard of the ozone layer as a kind of shielding envelopethat keepsexcessivesolar radiation from harming us. In the lower atmosphere,though, it is ercessozone that is the problem. This colorless,odorlessgasis a respiratory irritant, and can causeacute lung inflammation as well as decreasedlung function. The very young, the very old, and people with preexistingrespiratory conditions are particularly susceptibleto ozone's damaging effects, which is one of the reasonswhy, on bad smog days, thesepeople are advisedto stay indoors. Ironically, though, retreating indoors is not alwaysthe answer when you want to breathe clean air, as we shall seein the nert section.

I N D O O RP O L L U T I O N You may think that your home is a safe oasis from environmental poisons, but the fact is that indoor pollution constitutes our largest exposure to toxins. Chloroform, formaldehyde, and benzene are some of the problematic fumes encountered indoors; they emanate from paints,

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building materials,and dn -cleanedclothes,among other sources.So while that suit you just picked up from the cleaner'smav have a nice clean smell, it's actually toxic. Bleach is toxic, and if you're using it, you are breathing it in. At the workplace you can be exposedto all forms of outgassingfumes from copy machines,paint, carpeting, and furniture. The individual has more control over indoor pollution-as

opposed to the outdoor type-and

high-quality air purifiers

ate a means of protection from these fumes, although eliminating the sourceswhenever possible is obviously the best approach.In Chapter 9, we'll be talking more on how to detoxify your environment. You should be aware that some dangerous indoor pollutants are totally odorless. Carbon monoxide, for one, can escapefrom spaceheaters,furnaces, stoves,and other appliances,especially when you're not ventilating them properly. Carbon monoxide poisoning from space heatersalone causesover two hundred people a year to die in the United States,and there have been many others who are exposedto carbon monoxide levels that exceedhealth standardsand who are subtly sickenedby the gaswithout realizingit. That's why every household should have a carbon monoxide detector. Then there is radon gas,another odorlessand invisible pollutant. It is produced in the soil by deteriorating uranium, which then seepsindoors through cracks in basements.According to a National Academy of Sciencesreport, as many as 13,000lungrelated deaths each year can be attributed to radon exposure.t Kits are availableto help you determine if your basementhas a radon problem, and, if it does,protective sealantscan be used to prevent contamination. In recent years, Americans' drive to saveenergy has causedmany of us to try to make our homesand officesas airtight as possible.The downsideof this is that we're sealingourselvesin with pollutants, particularly volatile organic chemicals such as formaldehyde. Yes, this is the active ingredient in embalming fluid, but it's being used in a lot of other placesbesidesdead bodies these days: in plywood, paneling, fiberboard, plastics,upholstery, carpeting, paper products, cosmetics,eye makeup, nail polish, and even in permanent-press clothing. It can be an extreme irritant to the lungs, sinuses,and liver. Low-level exposure to formaldehyde is associated with eye irritation, headaches,asthma,and depression. Another problem for those living or working in sealedenvironmentswith closedventilation systemsis bacterialcontamination.An extremeexampleis the Legionnaires'diseasethat felled thirty-four people in the 1970s.Members of a veterans'group had been srayingar a horel that had an inadequatelymaintained air-conditioning system in which lethal amounrs of a deadly bacterium had been allowed to build up. Two hundred men fell seriously ill with a mysrerious, pneumonia-like disease.Since then, we've realizedthat cooling and heating ducts can accumulate all sorts of debris, ranging from the microscopic to dead mammals, and the germs from thesecan then be recirculatedad nauseam(literally!) throughour rhe building.

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THEGOODEARTH An important part of the puzzle of aging is our relationshipwith the soil in which we grow our food. If you're a city person, you may never have given it much thought, but soil is more than "dirt." It is where nutrition begins.It contains the raw materials that provide us with our amber wavesof grain, and with all the other vegetablefoodstuffs that nourish us. The topsoil, which servesas the growing medium for most plant foods, is a vibrant and active system.It consists, partly, of tiny rock particlesand dust, made when water and wind break down larger chunks of rock. Another important component, known as humus, is a mixture comprised primarily of decaying vegetablesand animal waste. Inside this rich topsoil is a complicated world of living organisms that help plants assimilate minerals from rock particles and other chemical compounds. Fungi, bacteria,earthworms, and insectsare among the manv forms of life that feed on humus. Thus these small life-forms slowly decomposeplants left from the previous growing season,as well as animal carcassesand manure. They also aeratethe soil so that gasescan be exchangedand water absorbed.As a result both sulfuric and carbonic acid are generated,which further decaysthe rocks and releasestheir mineral contents,thus enriching the soil. Out west, in unpolluted areas,this rich topsoil can sometimesgo dorvn to a depth of ten feet. However, in some midwestern states,such as Indiana and Kansas, it might go down only two inches. The sad fact is that, through mismanagementof the land, we have greatly reduced the quality of the topsoil left in some parts of the United States. Let's look back into history again, to the 1830s.Then, each farm had a lr'ide variety of crops growing on its land-and thesewere relativelv small farms. A century later, in the 1930s,farms were larger, but now they grew only one crop. This crop \\rasgenerall-vgrown for feeding livestock that becamemeat for humans. Corn, soybeans,and wheat were the three primary crops grown in the United States.Corn is notorious for depleting the quaiit.vof the soil, and if you keep taking nourishment out of the soil without putting it back in, bad things begin to happen to it. In the wintertime the soil cracks after freezing, and water from melting snow carries remaining topsoil away,causing massiveerosion. That is what was happening in the "dust bowls" of the thirties. You may remember the tragic consequencesof this chain of events depicted in John Steinbeck'snovel The Grapesqt'-Wrath. People had to give up their farms becausethey couldn't grow anything; their fields had become one big, dusty wasteland.This was a result of drought and poor soil management.Instead of growing a diversity of rotated crops, resting fields for a season,and putting in soybeansin the wintertime to protect the soil from erosion, farmers were just pumping out one harvest after anelhsr-and alwaysthe samecrop-year after year.Not that they necessarilyhad a choice economically: they were being paid by the bushel,and as long as they could get their crop out they could meet basicexpenses.But they could not control the price of the wheat or corn, and they

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didn't have enough mone\-to rest their fields for a year or two. They were using every acre they had and mortgaging their housesand equipment. They worked hard, but they could not afford to work smart. Today, we still live to some extent with the legacy of that time. We still havemassiveerosion, except we have used artificial fertilizers that were not availablein the 1930sro give the impression that our topsoil is healthy when it is not. These fertllizers are in effect a disguise, used to hide the fact that we have not maintained an ecolos'icalbalance.

WHAT'SWRONGWITH ARTIFICIALFERTI.LIZER? For most of the twelve thousand years since plants were first domesticated, farmers simplv supplementednature with organic fertilizers. They also learned to rotate crops or let fields lie fallow so that the soil's nutrients could be replenished.This was good soil management,since the earth was not forced to produce more than it is constitutionally able to bear. The picture started to change in the early nineteenth centurv when a German chemist named Justus Liebig discoveredthat plants could be artificially fertilized with chemicals.He burnt numerous speciesof plants, analyzedthe substancesfound in the ashes,and determined that the soil was merely a mixture of these substances.That was the beginning of artificial fertrlizer. But his was not a scientifically sound conclusion. It failed to take into account that soil is more than its mineral content. Liebig all but ignored the organic, living components of soil that are contained in humus: the moles, mice, shrews,earthworms, and microorganisms-the injispensablelife-generating part of our soil. Liebig was a reductionist. He dealt only with nitrogen,, phosphorous,and potash, which he could createartificially. And the day the American farm started using this type of artificial fertilizer was the day the American farmer's fortune started to decline.Such poor soil managementrobbed our land of one-fourth of its topsoil. It takesabout sevenhundred yearsto createone single inch of topsoil-and a small fraction of that time to lose it. Most of the early settlersand pioneers were not concerned with soil conservation because,after all, land was cheap or free. Peoplecould do what they wanted with their land-institute

monocrop agriculture, cut down trees that would be better left to hold in moisture and hold back wind-and when the land didn't bear any more crops they could simply move west. What about today? Are we better off? Sadly, we are not. We have not replaced the topsoil. We simply use artificial fertilizers containing mainly nitrogen, phosphorous,and potash, which are not supportive of the organismsthat create topsoil. In some soil, you can't find a worm. They simply cannot survive in the acidic environment createdby these chemicals.In Australia, for example, nine-foot-long earthworms originally present in vast numbers were completely

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exterminated by sulfur phosphate fertihzer. And if a worm cannot survive in soil, that's a sign that the soil will not produce good crops worth eating. A problem with chemical fertilizers is the nitrates contained in the water runoff from the fields. When too much of this runoff seepsinto ponds and wells, it renders their water unfit for human or animal use. Animals that drink nitrate-containing water lose weight and are no longer able to utilize their food completely. Cows show the symptoms of nitrate poisoning by producing less milk. Humans also should not be ingesting nitrates from well water. In fact,,many American farmers cannot drink from their own wells becauseof this pollution. There is something that we can do to counter these destructive agricultural ffsnds-we

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buy organic produce. By doing so, we are supporting a return to natural, ecologicallysound ways of managing soil. And, as an important bonus, we are getting higher nutrient value from these foods, a point we'll be discussingfurther in Chapter 9. You can think of it this way: a crucial part of your journey to health and longevity is buying produce. Is it going to be organic or nonorganic? If you think, "Well, I don't really care,it doesn't make that much of a difference," just remember the dust bowls of the thirties. Plus remember that you're not getting optimal nutritional content from food that hasn't been grown organically.It may look like a head of lettuce, or a pear,or a strawberry,but the nutrients are not there, becausethey were not in the soil. Why would you want to buy something that dishonors nature and doesnot nourish you the way it was meant to? And this is before we even consider the ever-increasingpresenceof pesticides!

WE'RE EATINGWHAT? Again, this chapter is not meant to be alarmist, but if you're going to embark upon a program of power aging, you have to understand your dietary choices.And, unfortunatel,v,a lot of the choices availabletoday are laced with pesticides.

The Problemswith Pesticides All pesticides have the potential to be health threatening; they can be extremely reactive with our central nervous system, and they can be carcinogenic.You may think that when you wash a vegetableor fruit you are getting rid of pesticideresidues,but you can't wash off the substances that have entered the plant itself. So the nonorganically grown foods you eat-whether fresh, canned, or frozen-can present a health problem. This is especiallytrue if you juice them, because then you're getting a higher concentration of pesticides.Note that the most heavily sprayed fruits are grapes and strawberries. I find it scandaloushow many Americans are poisoned by pesticides-as well as fungicides and herbicides-and how many people worldwide die from them: over 200,000 a year.aBut

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agribusinessand the U.S. Department of Agriculture defend the use of thesevery toxic products. Why? Well, they're supposedto stop insect pests,fungi, and weeds.And they did at one time. But their effectivenesshas diminished as pests and weeds have developedresistanceto these chemicals. Before their advent, farmers were actually better off becausepests could be controlled by the natural method of crop rotation. So one year,for instance,wheat was planted, the next, sovbeans,and the next, cotton. That way a certain bug that liked one plant was at a disadvantagethe next year. When thev started planting nothing but cotton or nothing but whear, the insectsthat favored that particular crop just took up house in the soil! Today, as we've mentioned, organic farmers, who by definition use no pesticidesor herbicides,are perforce going back to such natural agricultural techniques as crop rotation. Again, eating organically pays off not just in a personalway; it helps the health of the earth as well. It also helps those who work in the fields. As a reader of this book you may or may not have anything to do with agricultural fieldwork, but I believewe should all care about those who grow and harvest our food, and about the fact that pesticides put these workers at greater risk for leukemia,glioma (a brain cancer),Parkinson'sdisease,lvmphoma, soft tissuesarcomas,tumors of the skin and prostate, and stomach cancer. These chemicalsare neurotoxins.And they'are stored away in our fat tissues.The more fat you have,the more toric pesticidesyou are carr:ringaround-so overweight Americans, beware! To approach this problem from a positive angle, you should know that with proper weight loss and detoxification-subjects we'll be discussing in Chapter 9-you'll be able to remove from your body many of the accumulated toxins from the past, and then repair the damage done by them.

OurOverlyProcessedFood In general,the more processeda food is, the worse it is for our health. Therefore there is yet another danger,even when we're dealing with organic food: additives.Most of the fooclyou eat has been chemically treated at different stagesof production. By the time it reachesthe supermarker shelf or even the health food store shelf, it has little in common with its original state. Most commercially grown, processedfoods, whether of animal or plant origin, have their appearance, texture, and nutritional value manipulated and transformed by a lot of chemicalwizardry. And these chemicals,which fall under the general category of food additives,range from reasonably benign food coloring to highly dangerouspreservativessuch as sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite, which contribute to the formation of cancer-causingtoxins in our bodies.Other chemicals used include: degerming agents,artificial flavorings,synthetic dyes,flavor enhancers,stabilizers, mold inhibitors, aging agents,preservatives,bleaches,emulsifiers,and conditioners. In sum, we're eating fake and adulterated foods that have been stripped of much nutritional value.

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This is why I believemany people who decide to be conscientiousabout their health start out by askingthe wrong questions:Should I be on a high carbohydratediet? they ask,or, What about a low carbohydrate,high protein diet? Such questions,having to do mainly with caloric content, are fine for a later stageof our journey',but more basic questions are, Is this food adulterated in any way?Is it denatured?Is it highly processed?Denatured foods are more likely to be concentrated in their sugars. They have no vital life energy. They have little or no enz\rmatic activity. They lack antioxidants.Eating some of them is practically like eating paper! For instance,processedcheesemay be a combination of wateq vegetableoil, powdered casein,and milk protein. Breadsand cerealscontain BHA and BHT, calcium proprionate,glycerides,conditioners, and emulsifiers.And the foods sold as substitutes,such as margarine, bacon bits, artificial whipped cream, and nondairy creamers, are filled with chemicals, colorings, and preservatives.Did you know that more than trventy-nine hundred food additives are currently availableand being applied to your foods?Do -vouknow whether these have been proven safe? The fact is that they have not been. Then why-eat them? Let's use BHA and BHT (butylated hydroxyanisoleand butylated hydroxvtoluene) as examples.These are petroleum products used to preservefats and oils in foods,ranging from potato chips to cakesto meat to cottagecheeseand to cereal,as well as in cosmeticsand pharmaceuticals. They have never been proven safe. Some people have difficult.v metabolizing BHT and BHA, experiencing physical and even behavioral effects. Sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite are trvo additivesused for curing meat and smoked fish. Neither is good for you! When you seeprocessedmeat that is kept red, it's frequently because this type of additive has been used as a color fixative. We don't want that, e\ienif the meat industry does.A dead and decayinganimal's flesh is not red; it's a color that rvould turn you off completely. And while nitrates and nitrites do serve to prevent botulism and enhance flavor, when they combine in 1'our body with substancescalled amines, thev become the carcinogenic chemicalsknown as nitrosamines.That's whv I advisethat foods with theseadditivesbe avoided completely. Another problem category is the bromates,such as potassiumbromate, used in flour and baked goods.These are supposedto improve baking results,,but they're not needed,especially when you consider that they have been implicated as being causativeof tumors. Look for "unbromated" on product labelsto avoid this risk. Let's proceedto food coloring agents,another additive that we don't really need. Why is it necessaryto have our food colored? Even dog food is colored these days, and dogs are colcrblind! Ninety percent of the colorings used by food manufacturers are synthetic, and most are coal-tar derivatives.They're put into soft drinks and wines, breads,cakes,and cereals.By using these dyes, manufacturers can make a food the color the,vthink consumers want. For erample, when you buy the most commonly availableAtlantic farm-raised salmon, that pink flesh color

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you see is unnatural. A coloring agent has been added to the fish feed to make you think the salmon is good-looking. And the label "certified artificial color" means nothing substantial, becausethe USDA cannot certif,v something safe.In fact, of the nineteen dyes certified by the FDA under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, nine had to be decertified twenty years later when laboratory tests found them to be carcinogenic.Here are the names of colorings that used to be in all kinds of foods: Sudan 1; butter yellow 1, 3, and ,[; red 1, 4, and 32; and orange I and 2. Although they are no longer used today;others havetaken their place. The coal-tar dyes are dangerous.When heated in the absenceof aiq coal is converted into coal gasand coal tar, which is a viscousblack liquid. Ninetv-five percent of synthetic colorings used in the U.S. are coal-tar derivatives.Red dye number 2 is the most infamous of these.But none of them should be used. Their health risks are bevond clispute.By the way, I would also stay away from other dyes, such as hair dyes. Two thirds of the food additivesused in the United Statesare svnthetic flavorings.Do we need them? Well, you do if you're a manufacturer rvho rvants to skimp on genuine ingredients and provide the public with flavor that is at least consistent.But there's a trade-off, and it involvesthe public's health. Example: the flavoring called safrole,used in root beer until 1960, was eventuallyfound to causeliver cancer.But what about all the people who drank root beer in the fifties, when safrolewas on the "generallv recognizedas safe" list? While there is no undoing the mistakesof the past, we can all make an effort, from our next meal forward, to avoid the artificial in our food, whether it be in the form of flavoring, coloring, or other additives. If you start studying labels,you realize horv much in our food is artificial. Are you familiar with diethylprocarbonate,or DEPC? It's a chemical that prevents the growth of microbes in fruit drinks and alcoholicbeverages.DEPC has been found to combine with ammonia to form a potent carcinogen.And where do we get the ammonium? It's a by-product of a high-protein diet, the kind that's so popular for weight loss these days.There are many more agents:EDTA, glycerides,monosodium glutamate, probyl galate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sulfiting agents, and disodium phosphate,a sequesteringagent used in evaporatedmilk, macaroni, and noodle products. Two words to the wise: Avoid them!

lrradiatedand GeneticallyModified Foods Did you know that the chicken you were planning on having for dinner could have been irradiated?That the fruits and vegetableson your table could havebeen as well? And here's a really perplexing question: Why would we want to use high-level nuclear waste,including the radioactivesubstancescesium 137,cobalt 60, strontium 90, and plutonium 238, to irradiate our food? One answeris that radiation kills bacteriaand extendsthe shelf life of foods.But the negative side effects of this technology cannot be ignored. For one thing, sending ionizing radiation

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through foods results in chemicalsthat are knornn or suspectedinstigators of birth defectsor cancer;these include benzeneand cyclobutanones.Also, vitamins and essentialfatty acids are destroyedin the processso that, once again, as with artificially fertilized foods, we are eating "less than meets the eye." Further, we do not know the long-term effectsof eating irradiated foods. Americans-especially those interested in healthful aging-should be asking more questions about what's happening to their food before it reachestheir supermarket shelves. The genetic engineering of food is another areathat we should be examining closely,and, in my view, soundly rejecting. Traditional methods of breeding combine two animals or two plants in an effort to produce a new strain that offers the good points of each.But genetic engineering goes way beyond this by cutting and splicing genetic material between two totally different types of organisms.So today we have GM (geneticallymodified) food plants that contain genes from bacteria, for instance, and we may soon have insect, fish, or other animal genes in the plants we eat. There are so many problems here that it's hard to know where to begin. Perhaps first we should mention the fact that this audaciously unnatural experiment is invisible to American consumers. That's becauseour laws do not require labeling of GM food. Alread-t; genetically modified ingredients are being added into the processedfood we bu1; without our knowledge, even though surveys have shown that the vast maioritl' of Americans favor such labeling. There's an ethical problem with consumersbeing kept in the dark about the true nature of the food they are buying, eating, and feeding their children; it is particularly troubling for vegetarians, who can now no longer be sure that a seeming plant food does not contain animal genes. We should never lose sight of the fact that genetic engineering is not a time-tested practice; it is an experiment. Some of the questions this experiment may eventually answer are: Will cross-speciesand cross-kingdom genetic transfers result in unforeseendiseasesand weaknesses, both in the plants created and in those who consume them? Will the inserted genesproduce toxins? Will some people prove to be seriously allergic to these new foodsi Some plants are being geneticallyengineeredto produce their own pesticides;will these unintentionally destroy beneficial insectsand bacteria?The list of possibleproblems is longer still, but the main point is that this is a risky experiment that is being conducted on our food supply, on our health, and on our ecosystem-all without our approval. Two other important points must be made about this technology'.One is that we do not need it in order to feed the world, a task that could be accomplishedby making the right geopolitical and economic changes.So this form of "progress" is something that is being carried out for the benefit of companies-not humanity. Second, once health-damaging effects causedby genetic engineering occur, there is no cleaning them up. Genetic mistakesare passeddown in perpetuity, and this is yet another reason society should think twice before accepting this vast modification of agriculture as we've previouslv known it.

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The Dangerin Sugar To return to the relatively controllablesphereof our dinner table,let's look at one of the really dangeroussingle items in our diet-sugar. This is a crucial pieceof the aging puzzle.High up on my list of things that will causecells to be attacked,causedisease,and causepremature aging is this white poison (and sugar substitutesas well). I strongly urge you to take action vis-i-vis this "drug of choice," before it is too late! Sugar is denatured,devitalized,and shouldn't be consumed at all. Yet Americans,on average,consume 140 to 160 pounds of sugar yearly.Picture this in terms of thirt.v S-pound bagsof the stuff, and know that theseare truly empty calories.The typical American diet can easily give you 50 teaspoonsper day, when you take into account both the sugar in prepackagedfoods and that added at the table.And these 50 teaspoonsrepresent more than 800 calories,approrimately one third of the bodv's total daily requirement of food energy! This dulcet danger is going to adverselyaffect blood sugar,and here'sthe bad part: when you havean elevatedblood-sugar level, you're going to eler,ateyour insulin level. You're also going to elevateyour stresshormones, which follow right behind vour blood sugar.These are all capableof causinginflammatory respondersto go into high gearin the bodli and this can damage the mitochondria of the cells,which are their main energy-producers.When the mitochondria are damagedby constant elevationof blood sugar,especiallyif ,vouare overweight,this may constitute a prediabetic or diabetic condition. More often than not, this causesthe opening of what is known as the mega-channelin the mitochondria. The mega-channelis like the doorway that allows the cell to function properll,. Once you've allowed the energl- of that cell to be depleted through this mega-channel,the cell deterioratesand dies. This ma-vnot happen in a straightforward or orderly fashion,but it is responsiblefor the fatigue felt b1,'somany sugarholics. Ask babl boomers or senior citizens "What are the two most common problems you face?" and they'll be very likely to answer "Fatigue and pain." Well, an elevatedblood sugar level contributes to both. It prematurely agesthe cells.Plus scientific studiesshow that, in general,you can shorten your life span by increasing your caloric intake. And conversely,by decreasing caloric intake you can lengthen the life span by preserving cells.Thus, it is high time to stop our national bingeing on refined carbohydratessuch as sugar! Any simple, or refined, carbohydratecan contribute to dysinsulinism. So in addition to sugar, white-flour baked goods,such as pastries,breads,and bagels,,and white-flour pastas,are going to disrupt the body's metabolismand hormone levelsbecausethey provide the cells with pure energy and little elsein terms of nutrients. The body's engine doesn't work that way. It needsa full spectrum of nutrients in order to thrive, and refined carbohydratesdo not provide this. So the body takesthesenutrients out of healthy cells,leeching precious vitamins, minerals, and enzymes from itself. The advice "eat sugar for quick energv" has becomeone of the most successful techniques to lure the nutritionall.v ignorant into a form of sweet suicide. What happens

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when you follow this adviceis that you get a rebound or yo-yo effect: First, the sugar is absorbed much too rapidly into the bloodstream.(And this is when you do get a brief rush of energy.)As a result, the pancreasreleasesa lot of insulin in an attempt to bring the blood sugar level down again. Then, though, when the level goesdown, it plummets, you are fatrgued, and you have a hunger for more sugar! So you indulge again, your blood sugar level goesway up again, and the up-and-down cycle continues,with the down part of it leading very possiblyto hypoglycemiaand its associatedfatigue, headaches,depression,and irritability. Think of the people in this country who havebeen tired, irascible,or overweight, and who have gone to their doctor and been given a prescription for a psychotropic medication, when all they had was a self-inflicted sugar habit. Refined sugar is actually a poor energy source.Sucrose,or white sugar,consumption lowers performance levels in children. Still, their most common reaction is to reach for something sweet and repeat the process.Actually since sugar in its natural state is a vital component of plants, such as the sugar beet or sugar cane, the raw material of sugar does contain valuable nutrients. It's the refining processthat destroysthem. I recommend that if your children or you want something sweet,use raq unfiltered, organic honey, and use it sparingly.Another wholesome sugar alternative,good in home baking, is pure maple svrup. Other problems with sugar are that its overconsumption challengesthe immune system)reducing antibody activity. And eating sugar makes one less hungry for more nutritious food. This substance'slure, of course,is that it is quick and convenient as a "feel good" food and it is cheap for the food industry. And, sure enough, when the industry wants to make you quickly feel good-and increaseprofits-they

add sugar, in one or more of its many forms. Glucose,

corn syrup, sucrose,and fructose are all very inexpensive. These substancescan be found in dozens of foods, including canned corned beef hash, ketchup, canned and powdered soups, salad dressings,peanut butter, boxed casserole"helpers," and ftozen dinners. So avoiding this health compromiser is more than just avoiding cookies, cakes,and the like. You have to be really diligent about reading labels,and, when possible,preparing your meals from scratch. We'lI be looking at how to do this-deliciously-in

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You might be thinking at this point that artificial sweetenersare the way to go. Actually, thev're the way to go wrong. Don't use them. It is common for people to haveneurologicalproblems-headaches, migraines, and attention and cognition difficulties-after using these sweeteners.Also, the sugar substitute aspartameis particularly dangerousfor those with the metabolic condition called PKU (phenylketonuria).

More Bad News about the Sweet Stuff A seriousrisk for peoplewho chronicallyoverindulgein sugaris type II diabetes. Diabetesis the oppositeof hypoglycemia, and it is amazinghow widespreadthis conditionis. We'renow seeing

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it in children, where previously it has been a diseaseof the middle-aged and older. Diabetes results from an inadequatesupply of insulin, too much sugar in the blood, improper cell utilization of insulin, or a combination of thesefactors.When the pancreasbecomesexhaustedby the constant demand of producing insulin to convert all that sugar into heat and energ$ it finally malfunctions and the excesssugar then pollutes the bloodstream.And without sufficient insulin to processglucose,the body is deprived of an essentialfood and the diabetic remains hungrv no matter how much he or she eats.Sugar accumulatesin the bloodstreamfaster than the body can excreteit through the urine, and the victim is literally poisoned.He becomestired, weak, nauseated,and depressed.Holistic doctors attempt to counter this condition with a multifaceted approach,as opposedto relying too much on insulin. With lifest,vlechanges,some type II diabetics can reduce or eliminate their insulin requirements altogether.Components of this are erercise,weight control, eating healthful complex carbohvdratesand quality protein, and taking the right supplements. Sugar also plays havoc with our teeth. It feedsthe bacterianormally present in the mouth, causing them to multiply: This leads to plaque formation, cavities,and gum disease.Tooth enamel is the strongestmaterial in the body; and vet the bacteriainside plaque are able to eat through the enamel and attack the dentine inside, then the pulp that feedsthe tooth, and finally the root canal,causinga toothacheand eventuallydestroying the tooth. Meanwhile, the excess sugar inside the stomach depletesthe body's calcium suppl1,,further lveakeningthe tooth's ability to protect itself. The gums suffer as well becausethe soft, stickr nature of overrefined foods does not supply sufficient friction during chewing to keep the gum margins hard, stimulated, and tight around the teeth. Periodontal diseaseresults w,henthe plaque collectsat the baseof the teeth and forms into a hard deposit called tartar. In this casebacteria attack the gums and bones that support the teeth, causingbleeding and swelling.Periodontal diseaseis endemic in our societl',and one more problem for which we can accuratelv blame sugar. The list of sugar-relatedproblems goeson. It leads to obesitl''becausesurplus sugar gets stored in the body as fat. And this then makes sugar a contributor to coronary heart disease, becausethe more overweight you are with stored fat, the more susceptibleyou'lI be to clogged arteries and free radical pathology-. Sugar can cause gastrointestinaltrouble. And I believe it's also a primary contributor to hyperactivity in children. Sending vour kids off to school with a lot of sugar in them makes them more prone to the kind of "bouncing off the lvalls" activit,vthat leadsto an ADHD diagnosis.And it matters not if the sugar is in the form of corn syrup, glucose,fructose,or sucrose. In all these forms it is bad for your children and bad for all of us. Let's keep our cells young and healthy by never using refined sugar.That rvill be an important achievementin our journey to longevity and a disease-freelife.

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OURWATER Another important aspectof maintaining health is drinking lots of pure water. Since up to 71percent of your body's tissuesare water, it's really your number-one nutrient. Do you know what's in the water you drink? Have you been led to believeit's cleanbecausemunicipalitiesput chlorine into it? This is not the case.While chlorine doeskill some germs, it doesnot affect other harmful microorganisms,including parasites,to say nothing of industrial pollutants and drug residues. There are five major categoriesof harmful substancesin our water supply. The first is, ironically, the additivesthat are put into it with the intention of helping us. Chlorine itself is one; although it disinfects water to some extent, its prolonged ingestion has been associatedwith cancer.Another widely used additive is fluoride, which is supposed to prevent tooth decay.In truth, fluoride is a poison when overconsumed,and it's hard to control the level at which people ingest it, since it's in other sources.Too much fluoride can causethe discoloration of the teeth -called fluorosis-skin rashes,and a variety of other problems, some as seriousas bone cancer. Waterborne microorganismssuch as bacteriaand viruses constitute a large classof pollutants, and while chlorine does kill man,v,others of these disease-causers-particularly protozoan parasitessuch as giardia and cryptosporidium-can live in a chlorinated environment. Toxic minerals and metals are a third classof water pollutant. These include aluminum, asbestos, cadmium, and mercury. A toxic metal that can leach into rvater from old pipes is lead, which will accumulate in the body until it causeshealth problems. Organic chemicals from fertilizers, pesticides,and fuels are a tremendous problem in water supplies.We've alreadymentioned volatile organic chemicals,or VOCs, in relation to air pollution, but they're in water too. Benzenq from such sourcesas paint removers and plastics,is a common exampleof this type of pollutant, which can causeharm to the nervous system,among other bodily systemsthat are extremely important to our functioning. Other organic chemicals, the polychlorinatedbiphenols,or PCBs, are notorious carcinogensthat have been illegally releasedby industry into our waterways. Lastly, our water can be contaminated by radioactive substancesthat come from mining, nuclear power plant discharge water, and other sources. While we can't clean up the nation's water supply at this moment, the good news is that you can screenout thesepollutants from your own personalsupply. Home filtration s,vstemsare effective. Distilled water is an excellentalternative to tap water, and spring water, if you know the spring and havea list of the minerals present, is good too. We'll be mentioning this again in Chapters 9 and 10. to remind vou of the importance of making sure your primary beverageis as clean as possible.

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attitudes she or he carriesaround all da,v,the kinds of interactionsthat person has with others, and the general tenor of his or her lifestyle. All of this is going to have a big impact on how successfullythat individual ages,becausewhen there's a lot of stressin a person's emotional environment, it takes a toll. When \rou're constantly stressed,vour body is full of "fight-orflight" hormones,which over time weakenthe immune system.

Let'sAsk Questions I'm alwaysadvocatingthat people ask themselvesquestions.'Are we missing something?" is a good one to start with. Our societyfostersa great deal of stress,and it's my opinion that in our constant search for a higher standard of living we really are missing something.What we're missing is the fact that a high standardof living is not synonvmouswith a good quality of life. When I've asked people in my surveys,"If you could do anything right now, what would you like to changel" thev've respondedwith answerslike the following. "Live a lesscomplicatedlife." "Slow it down, spend more time with what I really enjoy-my

family, a relationship,my

pets, going to museums,reading." "I like to catch up on stuff, and so I look forward to m,v vacations, but even those are stressfulsince I've got to cram it all into a feu,weeks." "Everything is just too fast!" Here's a question: What is "fast" for? Ultimately the quick, unrelenting paceof modern life is deemed necessaryso we can afford things in order to support a certain standard of living. We assumewe are just going to reach into that standard of living and pull out a good quality of life. But what we pull out is everlthing that stressesus to the max. So you might want to ask vourself the following: "Do I have to keep making this amount of money just to support the houseand lifestl'le I've becomeused to?" And the answeris probably yes. "Have I thought about changingmy standardof living, reducing it, deconstructingit?" That's probably a no. "Do I pride myself on being able to afford an expensivedinner?" "Have I really thought about the necessityof buying a high-priced cappuccinoeverv day?" "Have I thought about the long-term true cost (to my health) of repeatedfast food indulgences?""Why am I living in New York City?" To afford to live in a decent-sizedapartment in New York is extremely expensive. In one building, for example,monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment averagesfive thousand dollars, and how many people can afford that without working themselvesinto an early grave? Of course I don't know how you're going to answer all these questions.I don't even know if you live in a city or drink cappuccinos,or if I have a right to make assumptionsabout you or tell

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.vouhow to live. I don't, actually.But my point is simply this: However you chooseto live, make sure it's a consciouschoice,and that it's your own choice-not the choice of some voice from vour upbringing, or the Joneses'choice, or your coworkers' choice, or Gary Null's choice. If .voumake consciouschoicesbasedon your own needs,chancesare, your emotional environment will be a nontoxic one. We'11be talking more about theseissues,particularly in relation to stressreduction, in Chapter 13, on affirmations.

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WHY DO WE AGE? The BiologicalProcessesof Aging

ii hat causesaging?The easyanswer to that question is the uncontrollable passageof .i,ti. u,, time. But aging is also the result of a number of biological and pathological pro,i B. J t{*$ '{ldi cessesthat vary from person to person and that are controllable to some degree,

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with existing therapies.Consider that some people retain a good appearanceand abundant health well into their senior years, while others start to fall apart soon after thirty. Depending upon the rate at which a person's body ages,that individual's chronological age,or age in years, can differ markedly from his or her biological age. So understanding the biological processes involved can really pay off. To the extent that we can effectively counter these processes,we can prevent or postponethe diseasesthat cripple and kill us. What's more, by forestallingagerelated diseases,we put ourselves in a position to take advantage of future medical breakthroughs that could result in dramatic extensionsof the healthy human life span.' The Life Extension Foundation is a group dedicatedto using scienceto addressthe problems of disease,aging, and death, and the following information on the mechanismsof aging is basedlargely on their synthesisof what is known in this field at the present time.

WHATTELOMER-ES TELL US Some of the most exciting researchgoing on in the antiaging field involvesa new understanding of what goes on deep inside the human cell. It has long been known that our DNA will facilitate only about sixty to eighty cell replications, with variations depending upon the particular organ involved. As they approach the end of their programmed life spans,older cells divide less rapidly and less efficiently. Today, scientists are furthering our understanding of

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this processof cell senescencebr taking note of structures called telomeres;these are small fragments,composeclof D\ \.' that form the protectiveends of chromosomes.What scientists are seeingis that u ith each nerv cell division, the telomeresare shortened,and that after these structuresshrink dou'n to a certain size,cell division stops.In other words, telomeresare a kind of biological clock, with decreasinglength indicating a decreasingamount of cell lifetime left. But what if we could replenish shrinking telomeres?A recent developmentleadssome researchersto think that this might be possible.A naturally occurring enzyme called telomerase has been discovered,and u'hat it seemsable to do is copy the telomeres'RNA in the form of DNA, and then put it on the ends of chromosomes,thereby ertending cell life. The downside of telomeraseis that it plavs a role in the unchecked cell growth that is cancer.However, experiments lvith 1'easttelomeraseshow some promise in the areaof geneticmanipulation of the enzyme in order to stop cancer cell division. A really intriguing question is whether it will be possibleto use telomeraseto increasethe life span of cells-without causingcancer.This has actually already been accomplishedexperimentallr".The telomerasegene was introduced into human cells that then went on to divide more times than they ordinarilr, u,ould. and thus live longer, without becoming cancerous. Additional researchinto the telomere clock, and how to reset it, mav provide real help in countering the conditions and diseasesof aging. If telomerasecould be induced to help keep cells dividing at .vouthful levels, we could someday be adding a u,hole new facet to the fight againstaging.

FREERADICALS At present,though, there is one factor that is pervasivein the diseasesand conditions of aging that we do undelsland-and know how to combat. If your skin is aging prematurely and you are suffering from cataracts-both common conditions associatedwith advancing years-the culprit could be the free radical.We touched on free radicalsin the last chapter.They are dangerous moleculesin our bodies that impair cells through a processcalled oxidation, which is the human body's equivalent of rusting. Oxidation begins u'hen a molecule loses one of its electrons,particlesthat orbit an atom's nucleus.This causesthat molecule to becomeunstable. It is now in a new, highly reactive energy state called a free radical. After a free radical is formed, it seeksto rebalance itself b.y taking an electron away from another molecule. Sometimesit can accomplishthis lvithin a harmlesschemical reaction. But sometimes, in its quest to get an electron from another molecule, the free radical will inflict molecular damage.Thus normal enzymes,proteins, and cells are destroved.The processcan cascadeswiftly, much like a multivehicle automobile accident, with one car crashing into another, and with the end result being a wrecked transportation sysrem,or, on the bodily,.level,

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an impairment of normal functioning. When DNA is attacked b1-free radicals, for instance, geneticmutations result, and are passeddown, a situation that can result in cancer.

OXIDATIVE STRESS Free radical damage,or oxidative stress,has been implicated in most of the diseasesassociated with aging, and it intensifies from continual exposureto harmful stimuli. For example, breathing in cigarette smoke just once will probably not causeinjury, but repetitive exposureto smoke Unfortunately, as we discussedin Chapter 2, most of us come into conand smog certainl"v--will. tact with toxins on a daily basis.Auto erhaust is especiallydetrimental as one of its components, ozonq lodges in the lungs, where it becomeshighly reactivewith the oxygen molecules that are so vital to all body processes. Brain cells appearparticularly vulnerableto oxidative destruction. Their high-level energy production encouragesfree radical activit.v.As a result, we see many neurological diseasesin the elderly including Alzheimer's and Parkinson'sdiseases. It is important to note that free radical formation accompaniesnormal and essentialbiological processesand, thus, can never be fully eliminated. For example, when our immune system is called into action to fight off bacteria or viruses, a by-product of that activity is the generation of free radicals. Moreover, aerobic exercise, so essentialto keeping young, has its down side becausevigorous exerciseincreasesthe body's use of oxygen, and in the process,may form unstable oxygen molecules.But while we cannot eradicatethe free radical, we can control it. This is where antioxidant foods and supplements come into pla,v.Antioridants can latch on to free radicals and neutralize them. Unfortunately, few people eat enough antioxidant foods or take the proper combination of antioxidant supplements to adequately compensate for ageinduced loss of endogenousantioxidants (those that originate within the body), such as the enzymessuperoxidedismutase,catalase,and glutathione peroxidase.Furthermore, most of us in this society eat foods that speed .,p the production of free radicals,such as saturatedfats. Plus, in the processof consuming more caloriesthan we need, we are producing more free radicals than we need to.

C H R O N I CI N F L A M M A T I O N Another factor that you could call both causative of aging and associatedwith it is chronrc inflammation. We all know that aging people suffer an epidemic of outward inflammatory diseases,such as arthritis. But chronic inflammation also does interior damage-to brain cells, arterial walls, heart valves, and other structures in the body. Heart attack, stroke, heart valve

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failure, and Alzheimer's diseasehave been linked to the chronic inflammatory cascadethat so often afflicts aging people. Many scientific studies reveal the factors contributing to these inflammations and how to lessenthem. \\'e can.,therefore,take constructivemeasuresto prevent unexpecteddeath from a heart attack, paralr-sisfrom a sudden stroke, or slow downfall from Alzheimer's disease.The first step is to take a blood test that identifies whether or not we have elevatedmarkers of inflammation. Here are the substanceswe should be checking: Fibrinogen. tribrinogen, also known as Factor I., is a protein used in the blood-clotting process. High levelscan contribute to a heart attack bv raising platelet aggregation,literally thickening the blood, so the fibrinogen ma)' give rise to a blockagein vour heart or your brain. Elevated levelsof fibrinogen increaseone's risk of a heart attack or stroke two- to three-fold. C-Reactive Protein. Too much of this inflammatorv marker promotes abnorm al arterialclotting and destabilizedatheroscleroticplaque (a deposit of fat and other substancesthat accumulate in the lining of the arterv lvall). Destabiltzattoncan result in plaque bursting open and blocking an arterial pathwa1,,causing an acute heart attack or stroke. Once a heart attack or stroke occurs, individuals r,vith hig'h levels of C-reactive protein have a significantly greater chance of experiencinganother one shortly afterward. The substanceis also associatedwith autoimmune conditions that predisposeindividuals to a varietv of degenerativediseases. Pro-lnflammatory

Cytokines. C.vtokines are proteins our bodies manufacture to trigger

activity in other cells. Both fibrinogen and C-reactive protein are produced in the liver by harmful pro-inflammatory cytokines called interleukin-lb, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha. Cytokines, b.vthemselves)can contribute to increasedheart attack risk, even after inflammatory markers are corrected. So suppressionof pro-inflammatory cytokines through supplementationis also necessary. Homocysteine.

Ph,vsiciansrarely check for elevated blood levels of homocysteine, but this

could be a fatal mistake, as studies correlate raised homocysteine levels with increasedrisk of heart attack or stroke. Homocysteine forms from the amino acid methionine found in red meat and chicken. Sometimesthis substanceis elevateddue to inadequatelevelsof folic acid and vitamins Bo and 8,,. The problem may alsobe the result of a geneticdefect. Some doctors recommend taking a multivitamin or Bn supplementsto lower elevatedhomocvsteine,but this advicemay prove insufficient. Specific protocols(to be discussedin Chapter 5) and periodic blood testsare needed to ensure that your treatment is actually workine.

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According to some life extensionexperts,the allowablenorms that most doctors use for inflammatory markers in the blood are dangerouslyhigh. Instead, these experts recommend that fibrinogen should be under 300 mgldl, C-reactiveprotein lessthan 2 mg/I, and homocysteine below 7 micro mol/I. Voice of Experience-Domon I could not muster up Iory] energy.I oaerslept,mJ hair wasgraying, my sinusinfectionsdroae me mad, and my cholesteroland bloodpressurelDereeleaated. I went on Gury's protocol carefully. It masensy! My eleaatedbloodleaelsare nzrmal now.My sinusproblemsrrre glne. I sleep lessand awake with energy.My hair texture hns improu^edond I haae lessgraying!

H O R M O N EI M B A L A N C E S The trillions of cells in the human body are delicately synchronized in their functioning by chemical modulators called hormones. Hormonal imbalancesare often a contributing causeof many conditions associatedwith aging, ranging from new patterns of fat distribution, loss of libido, and increasedfatigue to depression,osteoporosis,and coronary artery disease.Antiaging physicians often attempt to retune body systemswith hormone replacement therapy. In Chapter 1, we'll be looking at the most important hormonal keys to health, and at the most current ideas about how to best maintain them. Here, we'll introduce a few of the hormones that commonly go astray. DHEA. Dehydroepiandrosterone,or DHEA, is a hormone vital in protecting the body against the ruinous effects of aging, and it is underproduced in most people over thirty-five. When DHEA levelsare insufficient, levelsof destructive inflammatorv cytokines increase,setting the stage for a number of serious conditions. These include heart disease,stroke, cancer, osteoporosis,Alzheimer's disease,and autoimmune diseasessuch as rheumatoid arthritis. While all inflammatory conditions may benefit from DHEA supplementation, of particular interest is the crippling infirmity rheumatoid arthritis. New research indicates that female patients-women most often fall victim to the disease-demonstrate low DHEA serum levels and that DHE,nfs replacement may be an important aspectof treatment and prevention. Researchersalso report that declining levels of DHEA are responsiblefor neurological impairments, and may contribute to memory loss and to brain changesthat lead to Alzheimer's disease,as well as depression,anxiety,and lossof libido.'

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Insulin. trt is common knowledge that too much fat contributes to disease,yet despite repeated attempts at dieting, over 75 percent of Americans remain overweight or obese. Aging populations,in particular, have great difficulty diminishing their bulging waistlines,even though thel'' may be consuming fewer calories than they did in their younger years. In numerous instances,the reasonis traceableto an insulin imbalancewhereby people becomesaturatedwith hig'h blood levelsof the hormone. Normally,, insulin allows cells to take in food particles through points on cell membranes called cell receptor sites.In some people,the processgoesawry as the cells becomeinsensitive and fail to respond, a condition known as insulin resistance.As a result the insulin is forced to remain in the bloodstreamwhere it starts to build tissue,includin g fat tissue. Too much insulin in the bloodstreamcontributes to weight gain in other wavs as well. Excessinsulin depletesglucosein the blood, creating a condition known as reactivehypoglycemia. In an attempt to replacethe used-up glucose,the individual experiencesconstantcravings for sugar.Eating doesnot resolvethe problem, though, as the insulin continuesto feed off the sugar.Additionally, too much insulin in the blood preventsthe releaseof fat stores.Thus, people may find themselvesunable to lose weight, even with caloric restrictionsand erercise. Being o\rerweight,particularl.vthe abdominal obesity associatedwith an overabundanceof insulin, is a risk factor for severaldiseasesassociatedwith aging, such as type II diabetes,heart disease.stroke.atherosclerosis. and cancer. Iestosterone, Testosterone)the male sex hormone, has a variety of important functions. In addition to promoting libido (in women as well as men-women do produce small and necessary amounts of the hormone) and facilitating serual performance,testosteronesitesthroughout the body function to maintain muscle mass and form bone. Important to the heart, this hormone builds cardiacmuscle,promotes coronary artery dilation, and helps regulate cholesterol. Testosteronereceptor sitesin the brain ward off depression,improve memory, and may even protect againstAlzheimer's disease.Moreover, the hormone increasesthe uptake of oxygen throughout the body, helps to control blood sugar,and supports healthy immune function. Levels of testosteroneand DHEA (a precursor hormone for the manufacture of testosterone) diminish after age fort,v. These deficiencies increase risk factors for a heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol,fibrinogen, triglyceride, and insulin levelsrise, for example,while human growth hormone, a substanceassociatedwith strong heart function, decreases. Blood pressure becomeselevatedand the coronary arteries lose their elasticit,l'. Inadequatetestosteronelevels may also causefeelings associatedu'ith clinical depression, such as the inability to concentrate,moodiness,, irritabilit"v,fatigue,and lack of interest in one's surroundings. A misdiagnosiscould result in antidepressanttherap.v,when upping testosterone to youthful levelsis all that's really needed.

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Groundbreaking researchis linking low testosteronelevels to Alzheimer's disease.Testosterone has been shown to play a protectiverole in limiting secretionsof a destructivesubstance called beta-amyloid,depositsof which are the hallmark of the Alzheimer's brain.' As testosteronelevels fall in males, estrogen levels rise, throwing the delicate testosteroneestrogenrelationship out of balance.This occurs for a number of reasons.With increasing aBe, males manufacture more of the aromataseenzyme, which changestestosteroneinto estrogen. Obese males produce even more of this enzyme becausefat cells manufacture the aromatase enzyme. Additionally, one of the liver's multiple functions is to get rid of excessestrogen, and liver function weakenswith age.Alcohol and some medicinesfurther hamper this liver function. Small amounts of estrogen are normally present in all males, but an overabundance can "fool" the brain into thinking that the body is producing enough testosteronewhen it's not. Instead,estrogenis taking over testosteronereceptor sites.When this occurs,the brain shuts off its testosterone-producingsignal so that e\renlesstestosteroneis produced. As testosteronesignals shut down, so does the libido. Other problems that manifest are an increasedrisk of heart attack or stroke, and benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlargedprostate).Antiaging experts say restoring testosteroneto youthful levels is an essentialpart of helping aging men achieve renewed strength, stamina) senseof well-being, sexuality,and cardiac health. But care must be taken to as external replacement therapies will only causetestosteroneto restore testosteroneproperl.r,', aromatize(turn into estrogen with the help of the aromataseenzyme). The key is to eliminate estrogenexcessby replacing testosteronein a way that blocks its conversionto estrogen.

DNAMUIAIIONS All cellular processesare directed by genes,which are composedof DNA. Indeed, our very existence depends upon precise genetic control. Strong, young cells have reasonablyperfect genes.As we age, however, our DNA repair mechanisms lose their punch. As their efficiency decreases,a never-ending onslaught of natural and artificial substanceshas the opportunity to wreak genetic damage,through the mechanism of free radicalsthat we've described.Too often, the end result of such mutation is the out-of-control proliferation of cells that becomescancer. Most genetic mutations are the result of environmental factors-exposure to smoke, radiation, chemical pollutants, and, most commonly, what we eat. The worst culprits are foods cooked at high heat, such as well-done burgers, barbecuedchicken, and even grilled salmon. Heat breaks up amino acids and creatinine to form undesirable chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs). There are severaltypes of HCAs, but they all have one thing in commonthe-vpredisposethe body to cancer; in most cases,cancer of the colon, liver, and breast. Grilled and fried foods are more detrimental than broiled foods in this regard. Also, longer cooking produces larger numbers of HCAs, as a University of Minnesota study clearly

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demonstrated when it reported that women who ate rvell-done hamburgers were at greater risk for breast cancer than women who ate their burgers less well done. Eating well-done hamburgers,as opposedto lesser-doneones,significantly increasedbreastcancerrisk in women.o

I M M U N ES Y S T E MD Y S F U N C T I O N Voiceof Experience-Molly I /bel sexy (at 59!) ond...peoplewho haaen'tseenme blurt out "My God what haaeyou doneto yourself? You lookfahulous!" M.y dsionis clearer,m.),hair hasgoneback to itsoriginal color,and I .feel20 ye ars.younger. The thymus gland, important as a source of infection-fighting T-cells, shrinks as we get older, partlv in responseto assaultbv free radicals.This is one of the reasonsthe aging immune system losesits ability'-to attack bacteria,viruses,and cancercells.Moreor,er,as we get older, the body produceshigh levelsof dangerouscytokinesthat can causethe bodv's immune systemto attack health,vtissue,thus gir,ing rise to the autoimmune diseases,like rheumatoid syndrome, associatedwith aging.

GLYCOSYLATION It is well known that diabetics age prematurely, but even nondiabetics suffer from a devastating chemical reaction called glycosylation,wherein protein moleculesbind to glucosemoleculesin the body-to form nonfunctioning structures.If we want to age healthfully,our goalsshould include reduction of both blood glucoseand insulin; we will thereby reduce glycosvlatedprotein levels.Glycosylation is most evident in senile dementia, stiffening of the arterial system, and degenerativediseasesof the eye.

METHYLATION DEFICIT DNA requires constant enzvmatic actions (remethvlation) for maintenanceand repair. Aging is associatedwith the impairment of methylation metabolism,causingDNA damagethat can manifest as cancer,liver damage.and brain cell deseneration.

M I T O C H O N D R I AELN E R G YD E P L E T I O N The cell's energy factoriesare tinv structures called mitochondria. The mitrochondria generate energy for all cellular activities,transport nutrients through the cell membrane,and purge the

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cell of toxic debris. They are maior generatorsof free radical activity, but they also produce potent antioxidantssuch as coenzymeQl0 and alpha-lipoic acid, which work to counter free radical activity. In order to function properly, the mitochondria require the presenceof a complex seriesof chemicals,and when this systembreaksdown the result is mitochondrial energy depletion, a condition associatedwith congestiveheart failure, muscle weakness,fatigue, and neurological disease.

EXCESSIVECALCIFICATION As a person ages,it is common for the transport of calcium in and out of cells to become less efficient. As a result, calcium can migrate from the bones, contributing to osteoporosis,and into the arteries,contributing to arteriosclerosis.

FATTYACID IMBALANC.E The body requires essentialfatty acidsto maintain cell energy output. Aging causesalterationsin enzymesrequired to convert dietary fats into the essentialfatty acidsthe body requires to sustain life. The effects of a fatty acid imbalance are wide-ranging, and include an irregular heartbeat, joint degeneration,low energy,excessiveblood coagulation,dry skin, and a host of other common ailments associatedwith aging.

DIGESTIVEENZYME D-EFICIT The aging pancreasoften fails to secreteenough digestive enzymes,while the aging liver does not secreteenough bile acids.The result: the chronic indigestion that so many people complain about as they grow older.

ENZYMEIMBALANCES NONDIGESTIVE Aging may cause enzyme imbalances,primarily in the brain and liver. Brain imbalancescontribute to severeneurologicaldiseasessuch as Parkinson'sor to the persistentmemory loss often experiencedby aging people. Imbalances in the liver can impair liver function, and causetoxic damagethroughout the body.

EXCTTOTOX|CTTY This describesa processin which brain cells are literally "excited to death" as the aging brain loses control over the release of neurotransmitters (the chemicals that transmit messages

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between one nerve and another in the brain). Excitotoxicitr.can lead to devastatinqbrain cell damageand destruction.

CIRCULATORY DEFICIT Decreasedcirculation to the tiny capillariesin the eye,brain, and skin is part of normal aging. The result is that disordersof the eve (such as cataracts,macular degeneration,and glaucoma) are the number-one type of aging-relateddegenerativediseases.Major and mini-strokes are common problems associatedwith circulatory deficit to the brain, and the skin of all aging people showsthe effectsof inadequatecirculation of nutrient-rich blood.

A G I N G ' SA " T H O U G H TT H I N G ' T ' OO In addition to all of the foregoing physical mechanismsof aging, we should not forget the mental or emotional component. It's not that you can "think yourself old" or "think l.ourself young." But sciencehas shown a link betlveenwhat goeson in our brains and the stateof our health. That link is the immune system, which can be affected by mental and emotional factors -e.9., stress-and which in turn affects how well we fight illness.The study'of the brain's effect on physical conditions is called psychoneuroimmunology, or PNI. How do we know that PNI is a valid field of medicine, and not merely a product of New Age wishful thinking? There are a lot of ways we know, and psychologistRobert Ader, a pioneer in the field, summarizessomeof them. For one thing, we now know that the nervoussystemand the immune systemare linked: there are nerve endings within the tissuesof the immune system;i.e., in the bone marroq the thymus, the spleen,and the lymph nodes.For another,changesin the central nervous system,that is, in the brain and spinal cord, havebeen shown in animal experiments to alter immune responses.And increasedlevelsof stresshormones havebeen shown to decrease immune response.Chronic or intensestress,in particular,is correlatedwith lessenedimmune system effectiveness.An interesting experiment was done by Ader himself, when he and a colleague showedthat rats could actually learn to suppresstheir own immune response.Initiallx the researchersgave the rats saccharine-flavoredwater in conjunction with an immune-suppressing drug. The immune systemof the animalswas thus rendered lesseffectiveevery time they got the saccharinewater. But then, when the saccharinewater was given without the immune suppressant, a funny thing happened:The rats'immune systemscontinued to respond, by working below par, to the now harmlesswater. The animalshad learned to associatethe sweetwater with an immune deficit. Sicknessand death were the result of this mental connection that the rats had made.' No*, nobody really wants to force rats to think themselvesto death. The point is that these erperimental animals helped show us an important fact-that the mind and the bodv work as

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one. We sensethis happening all the time, although rigorous scientific studies do help us to believeit. And many more studieshavebeen done, not just lr,ith rAts,but r,vithpeople. In 1991, for example, the IVewEnglandJournal of-Medicinepublished a report on the strong correlation between psvchologicalstresslevels and susceptibilit-vto the common cold. A fascinating long-range stud-vknor,vnas the Harvard Studv of Adult Development found that optimism is good for our health. Harvard men from the classesof I9+2 through 1911were follorved for thirty-five vears.At the outset of the studl', ps,vchologicaltests and interviervs were used to determine how optimistic or pessimistic each individual was in the wav he erplained life eventsthat befell him. As the men aged,higher optimism ratings were shou,nto haveererted a positive effect on health, particularh, as the subjectsreachedage forty-five." Ho*, exactll',doesthe brain influence immunitl.? When we are under stress)catecholamines, or stresshormones,are released.These do good things for us in terms of actir,atingthe kind of fight-or-flight responservemight need to saveourselvesin a true crisis situation. So for instance, if we had to escapefrom an attackingbear,thesehormones u'ould increaseour muscle tension,, blood pressure,and heart rate, to help us run) and concomitanth' decreasethe energv $,e're expending on nonpressingtasks,such as digestingdinner. But most of the stresseswe experiencein the modern world are not of the acute bear-attackvarietl', but are, instead, chronic. Our bodies, though, don't knou'the difference.Thus we may have catecholaminescoursing through our bodies over long periods of time, and sinceone of their effectsis immune svstemsuppression, this is not a good thing. Other stresshormone effectsare heightenedblood pressurelevels,which over the long term can becomechronic h,vpertension,the "silent killer"; and increasedmuscle tension, which can translate to headaches,chronic pain, and fatigue. Numerous studies have connection.Just one example:A Canadianresearchershowedthat borne out the stress-disease heart diseasepatients who were given stress-reductionguidanceand then monitored for stress levelswere half as likely to die from cardiacproblems comparedto a similar group that rvasnot given such help. No one is saying that we must eliminate stress from our lives in order to be completelv healthy.But we can trv to lessenchronic stressthrough such means as exercise,meditation, and affirmations. We'll be lookins at thesein Part III of this book. Voice of Experience-Bnan color change,nails growing sloml1,,scarsnot I had m(tn.ys.ymptlmsof early nging: gra.yinghoir, e.1,e healing, hypertensionIandJ eczem(l. I.followed the detoxprotocolund the resultsrr,rewonde(ul. ,M.1,bloodltressureis nonnal, ntjt skin conditionis gone,my hair grzrDsin blond (my childhoodcolor), IandJ the hoirline is ret'ersing.M.y eJesare returning to their blue color.M.y nails grzn quickly, Iand] the prtund scarshuz:edisnppeared.

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HORMONAL KEYS TO HEALTH How Our HormonesAffect the Aging Process

,i:ii;':'-t,n. cientistsare on the vergeof radicallv extending the healthy human life span.The question is, will we live long enough to benefit personallvfrom thesediscoveries? Here'r -y ans\\rer: ,,t-'*',,u,.,' -i,l,u.n--'.,irWe will-if we are willing to take the stepsnecessarvto slolv and reverseour rate of aging. One wav we can do this is through safehormone modulation,,which will prevent and treat manv common diseasesof aging. Who can benefit from hormonal modulation? I'd sa1.that, in general, for people over fortl', hormones can reall.vmake a difference. It is at this stage of life that many folks just don't feel as )roungas they used to. This is not true of everyone,but in our societyit is often in our forties that our energv levelsstart to decline,minor health ailments develop, and we experiencea noticeablelossof the senseof well-being.As the aging processprogresses,vitalit.vcan deterioraterapidly unlessthe individual takesaggressivestepsto restorethe bod,v'sbiochemistrl' to its youthful profile. Voice of Experience-Moishe My skin rDasrlugh fandJ I had.fungttsinfbctilns 0n tn.l n11ils. As I continued[the Ttrogr(tm,]rn.1, skin and nails healed.

HOW DOESTHE HORMONALSYSTEMWORK? Your body manufactureshormones,which are chemicalmessengers-such as adrenaline,DHEA, human growth hormone, and dozens of others-that help regulate vour bod.v'sfunctions. N,{ost hormonesare producedby glands,but someare made bv organs,such as the heart, the stomach,

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and the small intestine.Some hormones appearto be responsiblefor controlling levelsof other hormones. Many hormones releasedby the pituitary gland, for instance,signal other glands, such as the thyroid or adrenals,to releaseother hormones. Just as your legs work together,many hormones work in pairs to createbalance,according to the principle of opposing forces,with one hormone opposingthe action of the other. The pancreasproduces the insulin-glucagon pair, for example-a pair in which insulin reduces bloodsugar levels, while glucagon increasesblood sugar. By the pancreasadding first a little of one hormone and then a bit of the other, the sugar concentration in the blood is kept nearly constant. It is evident that such a svstemmust be precisein order to maintain a healthy balance.A breakdown in such a sensitivesystem-one that dependsupon one reaction triggering a secondreaction that in turn triggers a third, and so forth----couldresult in shifts that could be catastrophicto your body.

WHATCAUSESTHE HORMONALSYSTEMTO BREAKDOWN? The hormonal system may become imbalanced in the presenceof environmental toxins, such as the ones we discussedin Chapter Z-e.g., lead, mercury, cadmium, the amalgam fillings in your teeth, fluoride or chlorine in your water, bacteria, viruses, or even electromagnetic stressors.Hormonal dysregulationcan result and it may be subtle, with no obvious symptoms, but if your metabolism changes,you may see a corresponding decline in your energy level, with weight gain that could lead to obesity,a risk factor for major diseases. Metabolic rate changesmay trigger a pernicious cycle. As the body stores more fat, you may feel more fatigued, and then you may lose some of your enthusiasmfor everydayactivities. You may begin to skip exercising,but sinceexercisedispelsdepression,you may then get more depressed.And since depressionitself may causehormonal imbalances,as well as the release of stresshormones, the effects can spiral. After a number of years,the body adaptsto a reduction in the central hormones andlor an imbalancein how they are used. A sign of a possiblehormonal imbalanceis the inability to lose weight no matter what you do (although you must remember to take into account the fact that after age forty, the metabolism naturally slows down). Hig'h protein diets, vitamin supplementation, counting calories,or skipping meals will not correct an underlying hormonal imbalance. Determining whether you are out of balanceis done by careful eramination and testing of your hormone system. If you do in fact have a hormone-related problem, then by going through a comprehensive detoxification program and then a hormonal rebalancing, you may be able to lose weight without dieting, and regain energy. Not everyonesuffers from a hormone imbalance,but it is a good idea to rule out such a condition before embarking on any rejuvenation program. Hormone problems are actually more common than you might think. Seean endocrinologist who can perform a simple hormone test to determine

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if you are producing adequatelevelsof melatonin, estrogen,thyroxin, and other critical hormones. If your testscome back normal, clearly your problem is not related to hormones. If an imbalance is identified, the treatment vou receive may improve both your weight and your overall health. Let's look at the most important hormones, and at how you might optimize their benefits in an antiagingplan.

DHEA It's got a long name: dehydroepiandrosterone.But you can call it DHEA, and you should know that this is one hormone that is deficient in alrnost everyoneover the age of thirty-five. A wealth of data indicate that DHEA is a vitally important hormone in the human body. In fact, it appearsto protect every part of the body againstthe ravagesof time. A variety of published studies link low DHEA levelsto aging and diseasestates;specifically,a DHEA deficiencycorrelateswith: . Chronic inflammation . Immune dysfunction . Depression . Rheumatoid arthritis . Type II diabetic complications . Greater risk of certain cancers . Excessbody fat . Cognitive decline . Heart diseasein men . Osteoporosis DHEA replacementtherapy involvessupplementationof the hormone to restoreserum (meaning blood) levelsto those of a twenty-one-year-old. This is really helpful becauseDHEA is the precursor building block that allows your body to createother hormones more easily,even if you are in decline becauseof age,disease,prescription medications,or other factors.Levels of hormones such as testosterone,estrogen,and serum DHEA begin to decline between twenty-five and thirty years of age and by age eighty-five, they may be reduced by 95 percent of youthful peak levels.

DHEASuppressesInflammatory Cytokines Chronic inflammation, as we explained in Chapter 3, is an epidemic diseaseof aging. Inflammatory chemicalsknown as cytokines increasewith age, and contribute to many degenerativediseases.Rheumatoid arthritis is a classicautoimmune disorder in which excesslevelsof cvtokines

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(cxamplesof u'hich are tumor necrosisfactor-alpha,,interleukin-6,,interleukin-lb, and leukotriene Bo)prompt the immune svstemto attack the body's own joint tissues. Studies find that adrenal hormones, including DHEA, are of special importance in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. There is some evidencepointing to adrenalhypofunslisnmeaning underachievingadrenal glands-before the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, especially in women with lou, serum DHEA levels,who form the overwhelming majority of rheumatoid arthritis patients.DHtrA replacementdoesin fact appearto be especiallyimportant for female rheumatoid arthritis patients. Male rheumatoid arthritis patients show low plasmaand synovial fluid testosterone.Androgens -male hormones-generall-v appearto be protective againstthe developmentof autoimmune diseases,and DHEA is an important precursor of various androgens. Moreol'er, b.vlowering our levelsof pro-inflammatorv cytokines and protecting against their toric effects,DHEA play'san important role in the prevention of conditions associatedwith chronic inflammation,,including atherosclerosis,, congestiveheart failure, heart valve d,vsfunction, diabetes,cancer,and Alzheimer's. DHElfs abilit"vto inhibit interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosisfactor is of specialinterest. As we have learned,,ler,elsof thesepro-inflammatorv cytokines rise rvith age,and they are especially high in patientswith inflammatorv diseases. IL-6 plavs a role in promoting bone lossand possiblvalsojoint destruction. It alsopromotesthe production of certain immune cells that attack the body''sown tissuein autoimmune conditions,such as rheumatoid arthritis. Conditions associated u,ith abnormall"vhigh IL-6 also include atherosclerosis,Alzheimer's disease,osteoporosis, and certain cancers.BecauseDHEA is a precursor to sex hormones, the deficiency of DHtrA observedin people with inflammatory diseasessuggeststhat thev ma-yalso havea corresponding deficiencvin sex hormones.These estrogenicand androgenichormones havebeneficialeffects on muscle,bone, and blood vessels,as r,vellas other tissue.

DHEA'sAntiagingProperties Researchshou,sthat DHEA improves neurologicalfunction, memor-r,;and mood, helps alleviate stressdisorders,,and ll'orks to normalize EEG readingsand immune function. Perhapsthe most remarkabledisco\rervon DHEA comes from a studv in which 50 mg a day' of DHEA given to peopleo\rera sir-month period restored,vouthfulserum levelsof the hormone in both men and women. According to S.S.C. Yen and associatesat the University of California, lvhere the study'was carried out,,this translatedinto an increasein perception of physical and psvchologicalwell-being for both men (67 percent)and women (84 percent). Men taking 100 mg a da-vof the hormone reported increasesin lean body massand muscle strength, although this dose appearsto be excessivein women.

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DHEA at 50 or 100 mg a dav was also shown to significantlr-eler-ate insulin growth factor (IGF). Why is this important? Aging causesa decline in IGF levelsthat contributes to loss of lean bodv mass,as well as to excessfat accumulation,neurologicalimpairment, and age-related immune dysfunction. Some DHtrA proponents point to studiesshowing that this hormone protects againstatherosclerosisand heart disease.A study using coronary artery angiographyshowsthat low DHEA levelspredisposepeople to more significant coronary artery blockage.Other researchshows that DHEA inhibits abnormal blood platelet aggregation,a factor in sudden heart attack and stroke.

DHEAand the Brain The neurotransmitter acetylcholine transmits nerve impulses from one brain cell to another. Acetylcholine protects brain cells against age-associated atrophl; and it is crucial for short-term memory. But with age,the releaseof acetylcholineinto regions of the brain where it is needed for learning and memory declines. Again, DHEA seemsto offer help. h 1996 study in the journal Brain Researchshowed that compared to a control group, rats administered DHEA had a fourfold increasein acetylcholine releasein the hippocampus of the brain, a critical areafor the storageof memory. A 1997study publishedin BehaaioralBrain Researchtraced DHElfs interaction vvith certain neuronal receptors involved in the storageof short- and long-term memory. The results showed an improvement in both short- and long-term memory in mice. Further, a1996 study in Life Sciences shows that DHEA can protect against early changesin brain cells associatedwith Alzheimer's disease. This hormone's ability to protect the hippocampusand enhanceits activity is particularly important with regard to Alzheimer's disease.Studies generally find an increasein levelsof the stress hormone cortisol and lower DHEA in patients with Alzheimer's disease.We know that excess cortisol damagesthe hippocampusand is associatedwith the formation of amyloid plaque, an abnormal structure that is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.

DHEAandlmmuneFunction Scientists in a 1997 study proposed that oral administration of DHEA to elderly men would activatetheir immune systems.Then they did a controlled erperiment to prove it. Nine healthy men averaging sixty-three years of age received a placebo for two weeks, followed by twenty weeks of treatment with DHEA

(at 50 mg/day). After two weeks on oral DHEA, serum

DHEA levelsincreasedby three to four times. On the next paBe,you'll find a summary of what the scientistsfound in terms of health effects.

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Compared u'ith the placebo,DHEA administration results in: . A20 percent increasein IGF-1. IGF standsfor insulin-like growth factor, a substance thought to be responsible for some of the antiaging, anabolic effects that DHEA has produced in previoushuman studies.Many peopletake expensivegrowth hormone injections to boost IGF levels. . A 35 percent increasein the number of monocyte immune cells . A 29 percent increasein the number of B immune cells, and a 62 percent increasein Bcell activity . A 40 percent increasein T:cell activity, although the total number of T-cells was not affected . A 50 percent increasein interleukin-2 , a protein made by the body that makes infection-fighting cells multiply and mature And there were no adverseeffectsnoted with DHEA administration.The scientistsconcluded that, while further studies were needed, DHEA seemedto be of benefit to people needing immune system help.

DHEAand Women The importanceof DHEA, a precursorof estrogenand testosterone,hasbeen emphasizedtn a and sexualhealth.A German study, for example,finds that numberof studieson psychological when women who are deficientin DHEA supplementwith 50 mg a day of the hormone for and anrietydecrease,and their libido improves. four months,their symptomsof depression

TESTOSTERO.NE If you are a man over the age of forty, you may be experiencing hormonal changesthat noticeably limit you physically,sexually,and mentally. Your abdominalfat and shrinking muscle mass, a sign of hormone imbalance.A lesseningof your senseof well-being is a common psychological complication of hormone imbalancethat may deepeninto clinical depression. These changes have classically been ascribed to "grolving old," and you are expected to acceptthe fact that destiny is irrevocablycoaxingyour body into a long degenerativeprocessthat culminatesin death. Recently,however,a remarkableamount of data has been compiled proving that many of the conditions of middle-agedmen-including abdominal weight gain, depression, fatigue, alterations in mood and cognition, decreasedlibido, erectile dysfunction, prostate disease)and heart disease-are directly related to hormone imbalancesthat are correctable with currently availabledrug and nutrient therapies.These symptoms usually manifest between the agesof forty and fifty, although with smokers the onset is significantly earlier.

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Some doctors might be surprised to learn that adjusting patients' hormone levelsto fit the profile of a healthy twenty-one-year-old male could eliminate many of their patients' problems. They may rvish to check their male patients' blood levelsof estrogen,testosterone,thyroid hormone, and DHEA, as an alternative to prescribing drugs to treat symptoms.

Aging Men and EstrogenOverload The most critical hormone imbalance in aging men is the decreasein free testosterone,while estrogenlevelseither remain the sameor increaseprecipitously.As men grow older, the dangerous combination of low testosteroneand excessestrogengives rise to a variety of insidious biochemical shifts. The result is a testosterone-estrogenimbalancethat directly causesmany of the debilitating ailments associatedwith aging. One report shows that estrogen levels of the average fifty-four-year-old man are higher than those of the averagefifty-nine-year-old woman! Estrogen is an essentialhormone for men, but too much of it causesmany health problems. The most dangerousacuteeffect of excessestrogen,without enough testosterone,is an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. High levels of estrogen may causebenign prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement of the prostate), although we can note that nettle root extract blocks the binding of growth-stimulating estrogen to prostate cells. When there is not enough free testosteroneavailable,estrogenattachesto testosteronecell receptor sites throughout the body and createsmany difficulties for aging men. As a regulator in vouth, small amounts of estrogenturn off the powerful cell-stimulating effects of testosterone. As estrogenlevels increasewith age,testosteronecell stimulation may become locked in the ((off" position, reducing sexualarousaland sensation,the loss of libido so common in aging men. High serum levels of estrogen also trick the brain into thinking that enough testosteroneis being produced, further slowing the natural production of testosterone.This happens when estrogensaturatestestosteronereceptors in the hypothalamusregion of the brain. The saturated hypothalamusthen stops sending out a "make more testosterone"message,and in some cases,shuts down the normal testicular production of testosterone.

TheCriticalNeedfor FreeTestosterone Testosterone is much more than a sex hormone. There are testosteronereceptor sites in cells throughout the body, most notably in the brain and heart. Testosterone is required for healthy protein synthesisto maintain muscle mass and bone formation. Testosteroneimproves oxygen uptake throughout the body, helps control blood sugar,regulatescholesterol,and maintains immune surveillance.The body requires testosteroneto maintain youthful cardiacand neurological function. Testosterone is also a critical hormone in the maintenance of healthy bone densitrr,

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muscle mass,and red blood cell production. Numerous studies show that maintaining youthful ler,elsof free testosteronecan enablethe aging man to restore strength, stamina,cognition, heart function,,sexualitl',and a positive outlook on life, and to combat depression. Indeed, psvchiatristsare currentl,vconcerned with studies showing that men with depression have lower levels of testosteronethan do control subjects.Elevation of free testosterone levelscould prove to be an effectir,eantidepressanttherapy-for some men. There is, thus, a basis for measuring free testosteronelevelsin men with depression,and if free testosteronelevelsare lou,,,for initiation of replacement therapv. Unfortunatell,, testosteroneis one of the most misunderstood hormones, and so therapv with this hormone is considered to be controversial. Body.builderstarnished the reputation of testosteroneb.voverloadingtheir young bodies with s.vnthetictestosteronedrugs. Svnthetic testosteroneabusecan be detrimental, but this has nothing to do lr,ith the benefitsthat a man over age fortv can enjo]'b)'properly restoring his natural testosteroneto the levelsof his vouth. Conventional doctors do not recommend testosteronereplacementtherap.vbecauseof an erroneous concern that testosteronecausesprostate cancer.But as we will show later, fear of prostatecanceris not a scientificallyvalid reasonto avoid testosteronemodulation therapy. Skeptical ph1'siciansare also dubious about prescribing testosteronereplacementtherap.v (TRT) becausesome poorlv conducted studiesshow TRT to be ineffectivein the long-term in the treatment of aging. These studies record antiaging benefits rr hen testosteroneis first given, but the effectsoften wear off. What ph.vsiciansfail to appreciateis that exogenouslyadministered testosterone(testosteronefrom outside of the bod"v)can convert to estrogenin the body; and the higher estrogen lcvels ma-ythen negate the benefits of the erogenously administered testosterone. The solution to the estrogenoverloadproblem is not to ceasetestosteronetherapli but to block the processof aromatrzation,the conversion of testosteroneto estrogen in the bod-v. Further ammunition againstTRT $raspresentedtn a 1999studv in the journal Drugs andAging. This stud,vsuggestedthat androgentherap.vcould result in polyc-vthemia-increasednumbers of red blood cells-that can causean increasein blood viscosity'andrisk of clotting. Many aging men, holvever,find that borderline anemiais a greaterconcern than the overproduction of red blood cells.When men are deprived of testosteroneduring prostate cancertherapyi anemia frequently follou's.Polvc-vthemiararelv developsin men replacingtestosteroneto )routhful ranges.Of course, too much testosteronecan causeproblems,but replacing testosteroneto the level of a healthy trventv-one-vear-oldshould not produce the side effectsthat some doctors are concerned about.

MedicalTestingls Required Before anyone embarks on A program of hormone modulation, he or she must be thoroughl"v tested b.v u qualified ph1'sician.Testosteronereplacementtherap-l'is no exception. First, you

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must havea baselineblood PSA measurementtaken to exclude existing prostatecancer.A digital rectal exam is also recommendedto eliminate the possibility of prostatecancer. In addition, you'11want to haveyour blood testedto determine liver and kidney function, as well as levelsof testosterone,estradiol(estrogen),DHEA, thyroid hormone, glucose,minerals, lipids, free and total DHT, and homocysteine.F'ollow-up monitoring for testosterone,estrogen, and PSA is required during the therapy program.

Why TestosteroneLevelsDecline Testosterone production begins in the brain. When the hypothalamus detects a deficiency of testosteronein the blood, it secretesa hormone called gonadotropin-releasinghormone to the pituitary gland. This prompts the pituitary to secreteluteinizing hormone (LH), which rhen prompts the Leydig cells in the testesto produce testosterone. In some men, the testeslose their ability to produce testosterone,no matter how much LH is being produced. This type of testosteronedeficiency is diagnosedwhen blood tesrs show high levelsof LH and low levelsof testosterone.In other words, the pituitary gland is telling the testes(by secretingLH) to produce testosterone,but the testeshave lost their ability to do so. So the pituitary gland continues,in vain, to secreteLH becausethere is not enough testosterone in the blood to provide feedbackto tell the pituitary to shur down. In other cases,the hypothalamus or pituitary gland is the problem, becauseit fails to produce sufficient amounts of LH, and thus prevents healthy testes from secreting testosterone. The appropriatetherapy is determined by testing the blood to seeif sufficienr amounts of LH are being secretedby the pituitary gland. If serum (blood) testosteronelevels are very low, it is important to diagnosethe cause,but no matter what the underlying problem is, therapiesexist today' to safelv restore testosteroneto youthful levels in any man who does not have prostate cancer.(Most prostatecancerpatients should avoid any substancethat increasestestosterone.)

Testosteroneand Libido Sexual stimulation and erection begin in the brain when neuronal testosteronereceptor sites are prompted to ignite a cascadeof biochemicaleventsinvolving testosteronereceptor sitesin the nerves,blood vessels,and muscles.F ree testosteronepromotes sexualdesireand then facilitates performance,sensation,and the ultimate degreeof fulfillment. The quality of a man's sex life is adversely affected and his genitals will atrophy without adequate levels of free testosterone.When free testosteroneis restored, positive changes can be expectedin the structure and function of the sex organs.(Note that sexualdysfunction can be also causedby factors that are unrelated to hormone imbalance.An example of such a factor is

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arrerioscleroticblockage of the penile arteries.Plus there are many other physical and psychological causesof dysfunction, including stress.) The genital-pelvic region is packed with ultra-sensitivetestosteronereceptors that facilitate free-testosterone-inducedsexual stimulation. Clinical tests on testosteroneinjections) creams' and parches often fail to show a long-lasting, libido-enhancing effect in aging men. Now we know why-the testosteronecan be converted to estrogen.And as we described earlier, testosterone recepror sites in cells throughout the body then take up the estrogen. Estrogen molecules occupying tesrosreronereceptor sites on cell membranes block testosterone'sability to induce a healthy hormonal signal. It does not matter how much free testosteroneis availableif excessestrogen is competing for the same cellular receptor sites. Esrrogen can also increaseproduction of sex-hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) to bind any active free testosteroneinto inactive "bound testosterone." Testosterone receptors on cell membranes cannot pick up bound testosterone.Testosterone must be kept in the "free" form (not bound to SHBG) in the bloodstream in order to produce long-lasting, libido-enhancing effects. Thus we seethat excessestrogen must be suppressedbecauseit competes with testosterone for testosteronereceptor sites in the sex centers of the brain and in the genitals.

Testosteroneand the ProstateGland Many doctors will tell you that testosteronecausesprostate disease,but the published scientific literature indicates otherwise. Estrogen, however, is a primary culprit in the development of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Fear of prostate cancer is the major concern that stops men from restoring their testosterone to youthful levels.The theory is that it is better not to replace testosteronethat is lost with age becausemost prosrate cancer cell lines use testosteroneto proliferate. The problem with this theory is simply that most men who develop prostate cancer have low, not high, testosterone levels,and most published studies show that serum testosteronelevels do not affect risk for developing prostate cancer. Becausethere is such a strong perception that any testosteroneaugmentation can increase the risk of prostate cancer,I conducted an online search, using MEDLINE, of all published studies on serum testosteroneand prostate cancer. You can do the same thing yourself' and you'll probably get results similar to my own: MEDLINE revealedtwenty-sevenstudies,five of which indicated that men with higher testosteronelevels have a greater incidence of prostate cancer,but twenty-one of which showed that testosteroneis not a risk factor for prostate cancer. (One study was essentiallyneutral.) As statedearlier,you must havea serum PSA test and a digital rectal exam to rule out prostate cancer before you start a testosteronereplacement program. Then you should have continuing

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PSA monitoring as you begin vour hormone augmentation program. The reason for this is that nothing is risk-free. Small minorities of men with lorn,testosterone have prostate cancer without an elevatedPSA or palpable lesion detectableby digital rectal examination. These men risk an acute flare-up of their diseaseif they use supplementaltestosterone.That is why ic is so important to have PSA monitoring every thirty to forty-five days during the first six months of any type of testosteroneaugmentationtherap,v.If an undiagnosedprostatecanceris detected becauseof testosteronetherapy; it is usually treatableby nonsurgical means. Pleaseremember that testosteronedoes not causeacute prostate cancer,but if you have existing prostate cancer and you do not know it, testosteroneadministration is likelY to boost your PSA sharply. (By the way, you should be aware that elevatedPSA does not automatically mean that you have prostatecancer.Noncancerousconditions, such as an infection or benign enlargementof the prostate,can give a higher PSA reading than normal, which is wh.vthe digital rectal exam is used in conjunction with a PSA test.) You would have the benefit of early detection if your doctor diagnosesprostatecancerafter vou receivetestosteronetherapy,with an opportunity to receivevery early treatment. And we do acknowledgethat some aging men will not wish to take this risk. Once a man is diagnosedwith prostate cancer,testosteronetherapv cannot be recommended or continued becausemost prostate cancer cells use testosteroneto promote growth. Regrettably, this denies prostate cancer patients the wonderful benefits of testosteronetherapy-.Men with severebenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) should approach testosteronereplacement with caution. If you have BPH and you are taking testosteronereplacementtherap$ it would be judicious to alsouse the drug Proscar(finasteride),in order to suppressthe formation of dihydrotestosterone(DHT). This is a substanceten times more potent than testosteronein promoting prostate growth, and so DHT

suppressionis a proven therapy for treating benign

prostateenlargement.Saw palmetto extract suppressessome DHT in the prostate gland, but saw palmetto's effectivenessin alleviating symptoms of BPH probably has more to do with the fact that saw palmetto: ' Blocks alpha-adrenergicreceptor siteson the sphincter muscle surrounding the urethra (this is how the drug Hytrin works) . Inhibits the binding of estrogento prostatecells (as nettle does) ' Inhibits the enzyme 3-ketosteroid(which causesthe binding of DHT to prostatecells) . Has an anti-inflammatory effect on the prostate \ote: Men with severeBPH can alsouse the drug Arimidex to suppressexcessestrogenlevels. Estrogen can worsen BPH, and supplementaltestosteronecan elevateestrogenunlessan aromatase-inhibitingdrug, such as Arimidex, is used.

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and Depression Testosterone A consistentfinding in the scientific literature is that testosteronereplacementtherapy produces an increased feeling of well-being. As stated earlier, published studies show that low testosteronecorrelateswith symptoms of depressionand other psychologicaldisorders.Conversely, one stud,v shows that patients with major depression receiving testosteronetherapy experienceimprovement equal to that achievedwith standard antidepressantdrugs. The suppressionof libido is a common side effect of prescription antidepressantdrugs. Those with depressionmust either acceptthis drug-induced reduction in the quality of life, or get off the antidepressant drugs to have at least a somewhat normal ser life. This is where testosterone replacement is superior, becauseit often enhanceslibido. The need for libidosuppressingantidepressantdrugs could be reduced or eliminated if more psychiatristswould test their patients' blood for free testosterone,and prescribe natural testosteronetherapies for men with low free testosterone. Androderm, an FDA-approved drug, is one of severalnatural testosteronereplacement therapiesthat docrors prescribe.The resultsof a twelve-month clinical trial using Androderm show a statisticallysignificant reduction in depressionas measuredon a scoredtest. There are also highly significant decreasesin fatigue-from only l0 percent after twelve months.

79 percent before the Androderm patch to

(5 Potency,reports that the folJonathan Wright, M.D., coauthor of Maximize Your Vitality lowing effects are reported in responseto low testosteronelevels: . Loss of ability to concentrate . Moodiness and emotionality . Touchiness and irritabilitv . Timidity . Feelings of weakness . Inner unrest . Memory failure ' Reduced intellectual agility . Passiveattitudes . General tiredness . Reducedinterest in surroundings . Hypochondria The abovecan all be clinical symptoms of depression,and testosteronereplacementther* apy has been shown to alleviatethese conditions. Testosteronethus shows exciting therapeutic potential for the treatment of depressionin men.

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Testosterone and MentalDecline New evidenceindicates that low levels of testosteronemay contribute to memory impairment and increasethe brain's vulnerability to Alzheimer's diseaseand related disorders.Beta-amyloid, g toxic peptide that may accumulate in certain regions of the aging brain, is implicated in the development of Alzheimer's. Researchershave found that testosteronedecreasessecretion of harmful beta-amyloid and increasessecretion of a substancecalled sbetaAPPalpha;the end result is a neuroprotectiveeffect. The conclusion of this work indicatesthat testosteronesupplementation in elderly men may be beneficialin the treatment of Alzheimer's.

Hormonelmbalanceand Obesity A consistent finding in the scientific literature is that obese men have low testosterone and very hig'h estrogen levels. Central or visceral obesity (a "pot belly") is a recognized risk factor for cardiovasculardiseaseand type II diabetes.New findings shed light on subtle borderline hormone imbalancesin obesemen that often fall within the normal laboratory referencerange. Boosting testosterone levels appears to decreaseabdominal fat, reverse glucose intolerance, and reduce lipoprotein abnormalitiesin the bloodstream.Further analysisalsoshowsa regulatory role for testosteronein counteracting the accumulation of visceral fat, or fat surrounding internal organs. Along with this, epidemiological data demonstrate that relatively low testosterone levels pose a risk for the development of visceral obesity. One study shows that serum estrone and estradiol (both kinds of estrogen)were elevated twofold in one group of morbidly obesemen. Male hormones convert into estrogenswhen fat cells synthesizethe aromataseenzyme. Fat tissue,especiallyin the abdomen, has been shown to literally "aromatize" testosteroneand its precursor hormones into potent estrogens. One study that measured serum levels of sex steroid hormones after ingestion of different t1'pesof food suggeststhat eating high-fat foods may reduce free testosteronelevels. A meal containing fat reduced free testosteronelevels for four hours, whereashigh-protein and highcarbohydratemeals had no effect on serum hormone levels. Testosterone deficiency in obese men is caused by the production of excess aromatase enzyme in fat cells as well as in the dietary fat. The resulting hormone imbalance (too much estrogen and not enough free testosterone)partly explains rvhy so many obesemen are impotent and have a wide range of premature degenerativediseases.

Causesof the Estrogen-Testosterone lmbalancein Men If your blood tests reveal high estrogen and low testosterone,here are the common factors involved:

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Excess Aromatase Enzyme, As men age,thev produce greater quantities of the enzyme aromatase)r,vhich,as u-e're said, convertstestosteroneinto estrogenin the body. Inhibition of the aromataseenzyme results in a significant decline in estrogen levels,often boosting free testosterone to vouthful levels.Thus an agent designatedas an aromataseinhibitor may be especially helpful to aging men r,vhohave excessestrogen. Impaired Liver Function, A healthl''liver eliminates surplus estrogenand sex-hormone-binding globulin. Aging, alcohol, and certain drugs impair liver function and can be a major cause of hormone imbalancein aging men. Hear'-valcohol consumption increasesestrogenin both men and r,vomen. Obesity. Fat cells createaromataseenzyme and especiallvcontribute to abdominal fat buildup. Low testosteroneallows abdominal fat to form, rvhich then causesmore aromataseenzyme to form, resulting in even lou,er levels of testosteroneand higher levels of estrogen(by aromatizing testosteroneinto estrogen).It is especiallf important for overweight men to consider hormone modulation therapl'. Zinc Deficiency, Zrnc is a natural aromataseenzyme inhibitor. (Adequate daily zinc consumption is generally30 to 90 mg; we'll be consideringthis important mineral further in Chapter 11.)

Some NaturalSolutionsto Male Hormonelmbalances Chrysin The bioflavonoid, or plant pigment, chrysin shows potential as a natural aromatase inhibitor. Chrysin is ertracted from various plants. Body builders use it as a supplement to boost testosterone,since by inhibiting the aromataseenzyme, less testosteroneis converted into estrogen.One problem with chrysin is that its poor absorption into the bloodstreamdoes not produce the testosteroneenhancementusers expect.However, it's been shown that a pepper extract called piperine may significantly enhancechrysin's function. Pilot studiesfind that when chr.vsinis combined with piperine, reductions in serum estrogen(estradiol) and increases in total and free testosteroneresult in thirty days. Aromatase-inhibiting drugs are also used to treat women with estrogen-dependentbreast cancers.The rationale for this therapy is that if they can halt the aromatasationprocess,and hencethe production of the estrogen,they can slow the courseof the cancer. A 1993 study published in the Journal of Steroid BiochemicalMolecular Biology compares chrysin and ten other flavonoids to an aromatase-inhibitingdrug (aminoglutethimide). Chrysin was not only shown to be the most potent of these aromataseinhibitors, it was found to be similar in effectivenessto the aromatase-inhibitingdrug. The scientistsconducting the study

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conclude that the aromatase-inhibitingeffects of certain flar-onoidsmay contribute to the cancer-pre\rentiveeffects of plant-based diets. The advantagesof using plant extractsrather than drugs to boost testosteroneare twofold: plant extracts have ancillary health benefits and minimal,, if an1,,side effects. Chrysin, for one, is a low-cost potent antioxidant rvith vitaminlike effects in the body-. It is alsoan anti-inflammatorri Now that aging is viewed asa pro-inflammatory process,it follows that substancesthat control or prevent chronic inflammation may protect againstdiseasesas diverse as atherosclerosis,senility,and aortic valve stenosis.Chrysin is one of many flavonoidscurrently being researchedas a phyto-extract, or plant extract, that may prevent some forms of cancer.If tests on chrysin bear out their promise, men would havean inerpensive natural supplement that would: . Increasefree testosterone . Decreaseexcessestrogen . Produce a safeantianxietv effect Chrysin is sold to bodybuilders by commercial supplement companiesthat do not know whether or not their product is modulating testosteroneand estrogenlevelsfavorablyin men. The Life ExtensionFoundation, on the other hand, has conductedstudiesto evaluatechrvsin's effects(when it is combined with piperine to enhanceabsorption)on aging men. Nettle. Concentrated nettle root can be useful in increasinglevels of free testosterone.The testesproduce about 90 percent of testosterone;the adrenal glands produce the remainder. Testosteronefunctions as an aphrodisiachormone in brain cells, and as an anabolichormone in developingbone and skeletalmuscle.Testosteronethat becomesbound to serum globulin is not available to cell receptor sites and fails to stimulate libido. It is, therefore, necessaryto increasefree testosteronelevelsto ignite sexualarousalin the brain. A hormone controlling levels of free testosterone)as previously-discussed,is called sexhormone-binding globulin (SHBG). Testosteronelosesits biologicalactivity when it binds to SHBG, and it becomes"bound testosterone,"as opposedto the preferable"free testosterone." As men age past forty-five, SHBG's binding capacity increasesdramatically-by 40 percent loss of libido. on average-which coincideswith the age-associated Some studiesshow that the decline in sexualinterest with advancingageis not alwaysa result of the amount of testosteroneproduced but is, rather, due to the increasedbinding of testosterone to globulin by SHBG. This erplains wh.vsomeolder men rvho are on testosteronereplacement therapy fail to report a long-term aphrodisiaceffect. The artificially administeredtestosterone becomesbound to SHBG and is not "available" to cellular receptor sites,where it would normallv enhancelibido.

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This is where nettle root can be helpful. A hig'hly concentratedextract of nettle root provides a unique mechanism for increasinglevelsof free testosterone.Constituentsof nettle root that bind to SHBG in placeof testosterone,thus reducing SHBG's binding of free testosterone,have been identified in European research.The authors of one study statethat theseconstituentsof nettle root "mav influence the blood level of free, i.e., active,steroid hormones by displacing them from the SHBG binding site." Nettle root also benefits the prostate gland. The substancehas been used in Germany for decadesas a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia(enlargementof the prostate gland). Enlargement occurs when dih,vdrotestosterone(DHT), a metabolite of testosterone,stimulates prostate growth. Nettle root inhibits the binding of DHT to attachment sites on the prostate membrane. Nettle extracts also inhibit enzymes,such as 5 alpha reductase,that may give rise to benign prostateenlargement,ercessfacial hair, and hair loss at the top of the head. Muira Pauma. An herbal extract identified b"" Lrrenchscientistsshowslibido-enhancing effects in two human clinical studies.Muira pauma, which comes from the stems and roots of the Ptychopetalumolacoidesplant, is in wide use as an aphrodisiac,tonic, and cure for rheumatism and muscle paralysisin the Amazon region of South America.

INSULIN Another hormone we'll discussis one that's not just the concern of diabetics.It is common knowledgethat too much fat contributes to disease,yet despiterepeatedattempts at dieting, a high percent of Americans remain overweightor obese.Aging populations,in particular, have great difficulty losing weight. The reason for this, in many cases,is traceable to an insulin imbalancein which peoplebecomesaturatedwith high levelsof the hormone in their blood. After eating, the body producesthe hormone insulin to carrv food particles to the cells.Normall.v.insulin allows cells to take in food particles through points on cell membranes called cell receptor sites.This processgoesawry in some people,as the cells becomeinsensitiveand fail to respond, a condition known as insulin resistance.As a result, the insulin is forced to remain in the bloodstream,where it startsto build tissue,including fat tissue. Excessinsulin in the bloodstreamcontributes to weight gain in other ways as well. It depletes glucosein the blood, creatinga condition known as reactivehypoglvcemia.The body generates constant cravingsfor sugar in its attempt to replacethe used-up glucose.Eating doesnot resolve the problem, however,as the insulin continues to feed off glucose.Also, too much insulin in the blood preventsthe releaseof fat stores.Thus, people may find themselvesunable to lose weight, even when thev reduce their calorie intake and exercise.

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Several factors precipitate insulin resistance.Just gaining ten or fifteen pounds above normal throws your hormonal s-vstemoff balance.The condition is also related to a lack of trace minerals, such as chromium and zinc; overconsumption of refined carbohydrates; genetics, when there is a family history of diabetes;and a sedentarylifestyle. Being overweight, particularly the abdominal obesity associatedwith an overabundanceof insulin, is a risk factor for severaldiseasesand conditions associatedwith aging, such as type II diabetes,heart disease,stroke, atherosclerosis,impotence, and cancer. How can you work to normalize your insulin situation? Begin by eliminating alcoholic beverages,sugar,white flour, and white rice from your diet. Then add in some whole grains, beans, and legumes and lots of nonstarchy vegetables.Increaseyour daily exerciselevel. All these measureswill help you to rebalanceyour insulin levels, lose weight, restore your energy, and rejuvenatevour s_vstem.

MELATONIN Melatonin is a pineal hormone that is best known for its role in promoting sleep.The studies regarding its potential in amelioratingsleepdisorderscontinue to increase,but researchon the aging processnow suggeststhat melatonin may havea much wider range of potential benefits. Data indicates that melatonin can be a potent free-radical scavengerthat acts as a primary defenseagainst cell destruction causedspecifically by hydroxyl free radicals.Hence, melatonin can slow aging and even postpone the onset of age-relateddiseases,including cancer.Animal studiessupport thesefindings. Results of animal studies also indicate that melatonin has cardioprotective, antidiabetic, antiglucocorticoid, anticonvulsant, anticataract, and immuno-enhancing effects. It improves adrenal function, and can reduce the severity of colitis, seizures, brain injury, and gastric lesions.It can delay diseaseonset and death due to viral encephalitis.Melatonin has exhibited cytoprotective (meaning cell-protective) and antioxidant activity in laboratory situations (outside of animals). Jet lag is a common problem for which melatonin can provide an answer.A double-blind placebo-controlled study found that 5 mg of melatonin taken once a day for three days prior to a flight, once during the flight, and once a day for three days after the flight alleviatesjet lag and fatigue in healthy travelers.This information may be especiallyhelpful if you're traveling and must make a businesspresentationat your destination, or entertain) or even just plan to sightsee. The ideal daily doseof melatonin variesaccordingto each individual, but experts believe I to 3 mg taken at night will produce positive effects in most people.

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G R O W T HH O R M O N E The secretionof grorvth hormone by-the pituitary gland gradually declinesas you age. This slowdorvn is r.our bodv's wav of telling you that ).ou'\'e reached the end of your reproductive years.In addition to a diminished libido and sexualperformance,you seechangesin your bod,v's composition. Most notabll; fat increasesand lean muscle massdecreases.In fact, each year after the age of fortl; a pound of fat replacesa pound of muscle. This meansthat by the time you are fifty, ten pounds of your muscle have been replaced with ten pounds of fat. Erperts disagreeon the benefitsof supplementingwith growth hormone. Some are excited about the antiaging benefits seen in scientific studies. In these studies, senior citizens given growth hormone show an increasein lean muscle mass,a decreasein body fat, increasedenergy, stronger immune svstems,sharper eyesight,and better mental acuity.Other experts,however, caution that more research into safe amounts is needed. We certainlv need to stay informed about neu, studieson this potential -youthhormone.

T H Y R O I DH O R M O N E Hypothyroidism(UnderactiveThyroidGland) Ever,vcell in your body needsth.vroidhormone to function properhr Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, slows dorvn all bodv processes,including metabolism. S.vmptomsof hypothyroidism can include: weight gain; fatigue; even chronic fatigue syndrome; loss of appetite; cold intolerance;cold hands and feet; lethargv; weakness;thinning hair; dry, coarseskin; a puffy face or hands; loss of the outer third of the eyebrow;cramping; infertility; absenceof periods or, conversel.r'; excessivemenstrual bleeding; swelling of the neck or abdomen; constipation; arthritis; fibromvalgia;and allergies. When the brain is affected,you might havedepression,poor memory; an inability to concentrate; a lossof appetite;or slow speech.Long-standing hypoth,vroidismcan be an underlying factor in diabetes,, hyperlipidemia (elevatedcholesterol),heart disease,stroke, or kidney failure. Hypothyroidism depressesthe immune system,so it can causechronic infections and set the stagefor cancer later in life. Your thyroid gland setsvour bod.v'stemperature.When your thyroid is not functioning properly, your body temperaturedrops, disturbing homeostasis,your body's natural stateof balance.Every cell must be within a verv narrow range of temperaturesto function optimally. Your enzymescontrol everv function, and they are all temperature-sensitive.When your bod"vtemperature is too low becauseof a low th.vroid,then every/thingstartsto slow dorvn and every cell can start to malfunction. Most doctors rely on two t.vpesof teststo detect h,vpoth.vroidism.Standardblood testscheck levels of thyroid hormone, an iodine-containing compound releasedby the thyroid gland as

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thyroxine (T4) and a more powerful component, triiodothyronine (T3). A more sensitive test also checkslevelsof thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), a substancereleasedby the pituitary gland that regulatesT4 and T3. Unfortunatelli both tests detect only severedeficiencies.Many people havesubclinicallevelsof hypothvroidism, which thesetestsdo not detect. Doctors then tell peoplethat nothing is wrong when searchingfor answersto chronic illness. One unfortunate result is that Prozacand similar medicationsare prescribedfor growing numbers of depressedpatientswhen correct diagnosisand treatment of hypothyroidism mav be all that are needed.Fatigue is often due, at least in part, to an underactiveth.vroid,and it can be missedwith the standarddiasnostics.

Causesof Hypothyroidism Mineral deficienciesare common causesof h1''pothvroidism.Peopletend to associatethe condition with an iodine deficiency but the widespreaduse of iodized salt meansmost Americans haveenough iodine. Two of the primary minerals involved in th1'roidmetabolismare selenium and zinc A deficiency of either of these can prevent proper conversion of Trt to T3. Stressand excessiveintake of refined carbohydratesare alsomajor contributors to this condition. Refined carbohydratesraise blood sugar levels and increasecortisol, and then stress impacts on cortisol activitl as well. High cortisol levelscan overwork and exhaustthe thyroid. Excessivefasting or lorv caloric intake can lead to slow metabolism and a decreasein the body's ability to burn fat and calories.Food allergiesand caffeinism,a "toxic condition causedby excessiveingestion of caffeine-containingsubstances,"can also contribute to hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormone remains inactive until it is broken apart bv intestinal enzvmes.Repeated antibiotic therapy,poor diet, or intestinal problems mav causean intestinal microflora imbalance, resulting in a decreasein intestinalabilitv to reabsorb,or reuptake,the activethyroid hormone. Metal and chemical toxicity from secondhandsmoke or organic compounds, such as softeners in plastics and food wrap, may lead to a thvroid problem. Mercur.v from dental amalgam fillings and pesticide exposure can tax the thyroid. Tap water r,vithfluoride and chlorine additives may negatively affect thyroid function as well. And an-vexposure to radiation can harm your thyroid gland. A healthy thyroid gland dependson a healthy liver. The liver must turn absorbedtorins into solublesubstancesthat your body can eliminate as waste.The enzymesthat break down many environmental toxins also break down thyroid chemicals.An overrn'orkedliver processingpoisonscan speed.,p its enzymesand too much thyroid hormone may-thenbe destro.ved. Antidepressantsare toxins that can block thyroid function. This is not a common scenario, but it can happen. Surprisingly,eating too much of certain foods,such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage,can contribute to hl,pothvroidism. These are cancer-preventingfoods, so they're

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good to eat-but

in moderation, becausean overdoseof these cruciferous vegetablescan be a

problem for some people.The bottom line is that you should not believethe commonly accepred medical line that the causeof hypothyroidism is unknown.

Treatmentfor Hypothyroidism Orthodox medicine treats hypothyroidism with doses of thyroxine to substitute for the hormone your gland is not able to produce. Alternative treatment includes detoxification, diet improvement, and stressreduction. Some holistic physiciansmay give patients a natural form of thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Acupuncture is consideredto be an excellenttherapy for hypothyroidism; it's often administered along with Chineseherbal preparations.Another alternativetreatment to help regulate thyroid function is infusions of the herb bladderwrack. Homeopaths generally prescribe Arsenicum albicansfor this condition, with a required consultationfirst.

Hyperthyroidism(OveractiveThyroidGland) Hyperthyroidism is a medical condition causedby the effectsof excessthyroid hormone (thyroxine) on body tissues.All cells in the body respond to an increasein thyroid hormone by increasingtheir rate of functioning. Our hormones are interconnected.High or low thyroxine, for example,can affect secretionof insulin. There are different causesof hyperthyroidism, but the symptoms tend to be similar in everyone with this problem. Metabolism increases,so patients typically feel hotter than others around them. Patients feel tired at day's end, but they have trouble sleeping. Hands tremble and palpitations may develop. Nervousness,irritability, and easyupset may prevail. Bowel movementsmay increase.Bulging eyeballs,a thin physique, and fits of energy characterizehyperthyroidism, which is easierto treat than hypothyroidism becauseit is easierto reduce the amount of hormone than to produce more of it. In severecases,shortnessof breath, chest pain, and muscle weaknessmay occur. Hyperthyroid symptoms are usually so gradual in onset that patients don't notice them until they become more severe.Warm moist skin, hair loss,and a staring gaze may occur. It may be weeksor even months before patients realizethey are ill. In older people, some or all of the typical symptoms may be absent;the patient may simply lose weight or be depressed.

Causesof Hyperthyroidism The most common causeof hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease,which is an autoimmune condition. What happens is your own immune system turns against your own thyroid gland.

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Gra.ves'diseaseis characterizedby overactivity of the enlargedthyroid gland, inflammation and su'ellingof the tissuesaround the eyes,and skin thickening on the lower legs.Graves' disease affects about eight times more women than men. It's actuallv uncommon over age fifty; those in their thirties and forties are more apt to haveit. Hyperthyroidism can alsobe causedby a single nodule in the thyroid, not the entire gland. Thyroiditis (thyroid gland inflammation) can trigger releaseof excessthyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism may occur in patients taking excessivedosesof any form of thyroid hormone, especiallythose containing T3. Your doctor must determine which form of hyperthyroidism you have in order to find the best treatment options.

ism Treatment of Hyperthyroid The only conventionaltreatment for hyperthyroidism is to take a chemical to reduce the hormone's activity in your bodl'. Herbal medicine for hyperthyroidism focusesprimarily on the herb bugleweed taken as an infusion by pouring a cup of boiling water onto one teaspoonfulof the dried herb and steeping for ten to fifteen minutes three times a day. One to two milliliters of tincture may be taken insteadthree times a day.Bugleweedis prescribedby practitioners of alternativemedicine as a way of checking production of thyrorine, especiallywhen the symptoms of hyperthyroidism include strained breathing, palpitations,and shaking.Bugleweedmay be used with nervines, such as skullcap.Lemon balm, motherwort, and skullcap are other herbs that may be used in a tonic prescribedby an herbalist)or as a tincture diluted in tea. H.vperthyroidismis a seriouscondition, so you should be sure to see a qualified medical herbalist for supervision of these treatments. Remember that herbs, like antithyroid drugs, must not be abruptly vvithdrawn. Herbs must be slowly tapered off after you achieveremission. Some herbs may react with your medications.Pleaseconsult your physicianbefore starting any herbal therapy if you are taking prescription medicine. Homeopathic preparations,especiallyKelpasan, Coffba, Natrum muriaticum, and Thyroidinum, may be useful, or homeopaths may prescribe Iodum 30C twice a day-for two weeks. Homeopathy can yield excellentresults. Acupuncture is recommendedto restorehealth to your immune system.Stresscauseschanges in your immune system that promote autoimmune disease.Stressreduction techniques,such as meditation, yoga, or tai chi, can all be effective.Laughter is said to be particularly beneficialin managing autoimmune diseases.Dr. Norman Cousins managedto reversehis own autoimmune disease using Marx Brothers humor and biofeedback,as he describesin his book Anatomy qf an lllness. Iodine, an essentialcomponent of thyroid hormone, triggers hyperthyroidism. Dietary changesinclude limiting iodine to lessthan 150 mcg per da,r,; and replacing iodized salt with a

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good quality seasalt. Add cruciferous r,egetables such as broccoli and cabbageto your diet, along with almonds and peanuts, to help block iodine absorption. Avoid wheat, dairy products and meat containing hormones and antibiotics, saturatedfats, sugar,and the sugar substitute aspartame. Add seaweedsand algaesto your diet. Other steps that may be helpful with this problem: Use dietary supplementsto alleviate symptoms bv correcting nutrient deficienciesthat causethem; for example,place emphasison vitamins C, E, A, D,,Br, B,,8.,, ASwell as the essentialfatty acids,and copper.And finally, be sure to get sufficient rest to promote healing.

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HEARTDISEASEIS A PROCESS diseasethan from any other condition.Cardioor. peoplesufferfrom cardiovascular ,ufifl You don't u'akeup one dav includingstroke,is an ongoingprocess. l, ,iF'il vasculardisease, tri',il'I and suddenlyhavea heart attack.Similarly,the underlvingreasonyou havea stroke is not something that happenedten minutes ago. No, both of theseeventsrepresenta terrible breakdown in your system. An accumulation of toric and inflammatory reactions has reached the state at which your body can no longer defend itself. That is rvhen you end up going into and protect your crisis.When that happens,,vou'll want to investigateevery major wav to fortif-v-bod.v,and use the most appropriate ones. But here's the question I'm alwaysasking:Why not take up the task of educating yourself and correcting your habits before a crisis occursl After all, by the time vou have a heart attack or stroke, you've probably been doing the lvrong things for twent-v,thirty; or fortv vears.If y''ou suspectthat last sentenceappliesto you, I recommend a changeof courseright now. It makes so much more sensethan waiting for an unpleasanthealth event.

A FRESHAPPROACHTO HEARTDISEAS-E The first thing you should know is that a lot of what lve call heart diseasehas been misdiagnosed.Why? During the 1950sand'60s, the "big thing" was cholesterol.At that time, medical authorities were looking into blocked arteries. They'' saw that an artery could be B0 to 90 percent blocked,causinghigh blood pressure,sinceit took greaterpressurefrom the heart to push

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blood through this er-er-narrou'ingtube. The person with this blocked artery was a candidate for a heart attack, with kidnev problems looming up aheadas well. The researcherstook tissue samplesfrom these narrowed arteries and said that the primary ingredient was cholesterol, and they called for a cholesterol-lowering diet. They made cholesterol the primary risk factor for heart disease(along with cigarette smoking). This was a premature and only partiall_vcorrect answer. We norv know that cholesterol is not a risk factor per se, and that this substanceis, in fact, vital to the health of er,erycell in vour body However, the LDLs, or low-density lipoproteins, are the real danger.Thev contain high levelsof cholesterol,and when they are elevated,they becomea major risk factor for building up plaque in the arreries. Today we know that a safe level of cholesterol is around 150, and an unsafe level is 200. If you have normal blood chemistry with no inflammatory processesgoing on-no fibrinogen, homocysteine,or C-reactive protein-you

havea chanceof living a relatively normal life. If you

have a cholesterol level of 200, together with inflammatory processes,you then have a great chance of dying prematurely. So the true risk is the entire chemical picture of your body, not just cholesterolby itself. In the 1990s,we discoveredthat cholesterolwas building up where there were tiny little lesions,little scabs,on the arterial wall. Why were the lesionsthere?Doctors learned that they were causedby oxidative stressors,such as free radicals and other factors that causeinflammation. But cholesterolwas still seenas the culprit. The situation was analogousto the following: You cut yourself, and as part of the recovery processa scab soon develops.However, someone then diagnosesthe scab-rather than the sharp object that cut vou-as the causeof your problem. This is the fallaciousreasoningthat was put forth when cholesterolbuildup in the lesions was blamed, instead of the free radicals that causedthe lesions. Today we find that oxidative stress,due to inflammations from nutritional and environmental hazards,is the primary causeof cancer,Alzheimer's disease,Parkinson'sdisease,arthritis, and all forms of heart disease.Here is an example: Heterocyclic amines are the by-products of deepfrying, barbecuing,or grilling something.Well-cooked meat is loaded with heterocyclic amines. These are extremely destructive. When you eata hamburger, those heterocyclic amines are releasedinto your system.Then they causedamageto the arterial wall. The body tries to repair this damage,but if the immune systemis not strong enough, and if you havenot been giving the body as many tools for immune repair as for immune destruction, the body will not have what it needsto fully repair the damagedarterial walls. The lesionsthus remain partially unhealed,and plaque starts to build up in them. That is when Dr. Dean Ornish and others observed that free-radical scavengers,including the antioxidantsvitamin C, green tea, and garlic, stop the accumulationof plaque.By taking in phytonutrients (beneficialchemicalsnaturally found in plant foods and juices), especiallyin

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concentrated amounts, we speed r.rpthe healing processto the point at which we have actually reversedheart disease.We havereversedocclusion.We havelowered high blood pressure.And we have lowered elevatedcholesterol. And this brings up an important concept: What reversesa diseasewill also prevent a disease. So our dietary and lifestyle recommendations for people not yet suffering from heart disease are basedon our protocols for reversing heart disease.And here is another concept that now seemscorrect:Just as one diseaseprocesscan createmultiple illnesses,a counter protocol can help avoid those many diseases.For example, giving up heterocyclic amines from highly cooked foods doesmore than just protect your heart. It protects your joints, your brain, your intestines, and your liver. We have made the mistake of not looking at the body as a dynamic whole. We have looked at it as a seriesof separatebroken-down parts that each needs a specialist.So you have doctors working on one little part of the body-the cle, the lung, the spleen-without

ear,the eye,the nose)the groin, the heart, the mus-

understanding the dynamic of the whole. We never think

tirat something as relatively simple as a dietary, exercise,or environmental factor could causea myriad of body conditions, but it does.Once we accept this reality,,we can adjust our approach to all types of heart disease.

CHRONIC INFLAMMATORYSYNDROME As we've mentioned, there is a growing consensusamong scientiststhat common disorderssuch as heart attack, stroke, and other vascular-relateddiseasesare all caused,in part, by u chronic inflammatory syndrome.Numerous studiesdemonstratethat the presenceof blood indicators of inflammation are strong predictive factors for determining who r,villdevelop coronary artery diseaseand suffer cardiac-relateddeath. The good news is that lifestyle changesand certain dietary supplementscan suppresstheseinsidious inflammatory blood components. You'll recall that one of these dangerousinflammatory markers has been identified as a coagulation protein called fibrinogen. High fibrinogen levels can induce a heart attack via several mechanisms,including increasedplatelet aggregation,hypercoagulation,and excessiveblood thickening. Published scientific studies show that those with high levelsof fibrinogen are more than twice as likely to die of a heart attack compared to those with normal levels. Another inflammatory marker is C-reactive protein. This marker indicates an increasedrisk for destabilized atherosclerotic plaque and abnormal arterial clotting. When arterial plaque becomesdestabilized,it can burst open and block the flow of blood through a coronary artery, resulting in an acute heart attack. Some studies show that people with high levelsof C-reactive protein are almost three times as likely to die from a heart attack as are others.

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CORRECTINGINFLAMMATORY RISK FACTORS Cardiovascularrisk factors such as fibrinogen and C-reactiveprotein are produced in the liver by the destructive,inflammatory cytokines interleukin-lb, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosisfactor alpha. Supplements,such as highly concentratedDHA fish oil and DHEA, suppressexcess production of some of thesedangerouscytokines. One recent study shor,vsthat interleukin-6 alone increasesthe risk of heart attack, even after adjustment for the elevationin C-reactiveprotein induced bf interleukin-6 itself, Both vitamin K and DHtrA suppressinterleukin-6, which helps explain why these supplementshave been shown to protect againstsuch a wide range of age-relateddiseases. Nettle leaf extract appears to be the most effective dietary supplement for suppressingthe dangeroustumor necrosisfactor alpha and interleukin-1b cytokines. Voice of E xperienc e-Ange lo I weighed300 pounds, had high cholesteroland bloodpressure.I .felt sluggishandfatigued, annoyed with pain fro* simplemouements. ailmentsare gone.I lost 100pounds.I haaeconstantenerg.y:run, ft{owJ all the aboae-mentioned skateand do aerobics.I lost onemidth in shoesize,Iand] my skin and hair improaed,requiringfrer1uent ha,ircuts.I do image consultingtoda.y!

ProtectingAgainstFibrinogen-lnduced HeartAttack Agents that inhibit platelet aggregation(thin the blood) reduce the risk that fibrinogen will cause an abnormal arterial blood clot. Such platelet aggregationinhibitors include aspirin, green tea, ginkgo, garlic, and vitamin E. It also makes sense,for optimal protection againstheart attack, to use therapiesthat directly lower elevatedfibrinogen levels. High serum vitamin A and beta-carotenelevelshavebeen associatedwith reduced fibrinogen levelsin humans. Animals fed a vitamin-A-deficient diet havean impaired ability ro break down fibrinogen. On the other hand, when animalsare injected with vitamin A, they produce tissue plasminogen activator, a substancethat breaks down fibrinogen. High dosesof fish or olive oil havebeen shown to lower elevatedfibrinogen levels.Excessive homocysteineblocks the natural breakdown of fibrinogen b.vinhibiting the production of tissue plasminogenactivator,but folic acid, trimethylglycine (TMG), vitamin 8,,, and vitamin Bocan help by reducing elevatedhomocysteinelevels. Also, the ever-helpful vitamin C, in large doses,has been shown to break down excessfibrinogen. In one study; heart diseasepatients were given either 1,000or 2,000 mg a day of vitamin C to measurethe fibrinogen breakdown effect. At 1,000mg a day, there was no detectablechange

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in fibrinogen or cholesterol.But rvhen C rvasgir.enat 2,,000mg a cla1,thcre \\ as a 27 percent decreasein the platelet aggregationinder .,a 12 percent reduction in total cholesterol,and a '[5 percent increasein fibrinogen breakdolvn actir,itr''. Some of the nutrients that can lower fibrinogen include at least2,000mg a dav of vitamin C, 1,000mg of flush-freeniacin, 2,800mg of EPA/DHA from fish oil, and 2,000rng a dav of bromelain. Some practitioners suggestlolv-doseaspirin, vitamin E, and garlic, along rvith ginkgo and green tea extractsto protect againsta fibrinogen-inducedarterial blood clot, lvhich could causea stroke.

DetoxifyingHomocysteine Conventional medical journals have published hundreds of studies in recent vears that unequivocall-vlink elevatedhomocysteineto a greater risk of heart attack and stroke. As a result of these findings, some cardiologists suggest that coronarv arterv diseasepatients take a multivitamin supplement to lor,r'ertheir homocvsteine ler-els.Patients rvho follou' this advice, but fail to havetheir blood testedfor homocvsteine,could be making a fatal mistake. The clear messagefrom nerv scientific findings is that there is no safe "normal range" for homocvsteine.While commerciallaboratoriesstatethat normal homocvsteinecan range from 5 to l5 micromolesper liter of blood,,epidemiologicaldata revealthat blood levelsof homocvsteine levelsabove6.3 causea steepprogressiverisk of heart attack.One studv found that each3-unit increasein homocl''steineequalsa 33 percent increasein mvocardialinfarction (heart attack) risk. Peopletaking vitamin supplementsthink thev are being protected againstthe lethal effectsof homocysteine n'hen,,in realit.r';even supplement users can havc homocvsteine levels far abor,e the safelevel of 6.3. Elevatedhomoc,vsteinecan be controlled in tu,o \\ravs.The most common is via the remeth--vlation (or detoxification) process,rvherebvmethyl groups are donated to homocvsteineto transform it into methionine and S-adenosylmethionine(SANIe). Trimethylglycine (TMG) is a potent remethvlation agent. The "trimeth)'l" meAnsthere are three methyl groups on each glvcine molecule that can be transferredto homocvsteineto turn it into methionine and SAMe. The detoxification processof homocvsteinerequires adequate levelsof folic acid and vitamin R'u,in addition to TMG. Another approachto lorveringhomocvsteinelevelsis thc conversionof this substanceinto cvsteine,ancleventuallyinto glutathione, through a processcalled transsulfuration.This process dependson sufficient amounts of vitamin Bn.The precisedoseof vitamin Bnrequired to lou'er homocvsteinevarieswith eachindividual. You should know that if vou eAtfoodsthat are rich in methionine, such as red meat and chicken, )'ou mav need more vitamin B,,'becausemethionine is the (onl,v)amino acid that createshomocl'steine.Homocvsteine can rise r,r'henyou havea rveak

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supply of the r-itamin cofactors-such as folate and vitamin Bo-thatare neededto fisht toxic levelsof methionine in r-our diet. There is a genetic defect that blocks the transsulfuration pathway by inducing a deficiency of the Bn-dependentenzyme cystathionine-synthase.Again, powerful dosesof vitamin B,,can counter this defect,allowing the transsulfurationpathway to limit homocvsteineaccumulation.Homocysteine blood testing can monitor whether or not you are taking enough B,,to keep homocysteinelevels in a saferange without overdosing.Excessivedosesof vitamin Bo are more than 300 to 500 mg a day,long-term. Some people lack an enzvme to convert vitamin Bointo its biologically active form, p1'ridoxal-5-phosphate. In this case,if low-cost vitamin Bo supplementsdo not sufficiently lower your homocysteinelevels,a more expensivepyridoxal-S-phosphatesupplementmav be required. Many people find that the dailv intake of 500 mg of TMG, 800 mcg of folic acid, 200 mcg of vitamin B,',250 mg of choline,250 mg of inositol, 30 mg of zinc,and 100mg of vitamin Bowill keep homocysteinelevels in a safe range. The only way to reallv know is to have vour blood testedto make sure vour homocvsteinelevelsare under 7.

ControllingC-ReactiveProtein One of the best-documentedways of determining who will have a stroke is to measurelevels of C-reactive protein in the blood. One study shows that elevatedC-reactiveprotein doubles or triples the risk of stroke. Other researchshows that in those who have had a major stroke, higher levelsof C-reactive protein predict a much greater likelihood of having another vascular event, such as a heart attack or another stroke,or of dying within the year following the initial stroke.In this study, stroke patients with the highest C-reactiveprotein levelshad nearly a 2.1 times greater chance of experiencing a second vascular event or of d-vingwithin the next year, compared to patients with the lowest levels of C-reactive protein. High levelsof C-reactiveprotein indicate a potentially destructiveinflammatory auroimmune condition that could predisposeyou to a host of degenerativediseases.C-reactiveprotein can be suppressedby aspirin or vitamin E. Some of the pro-inflammatorv immune cytokinesthat cause elevatedC-reactiveprotein include interleukin-6, interleukin-lb, and tumor necrosisfactor alpha. Srpplementssuch asDHEA, vitamin K, nettle leaf extract, and highl). concenrratedDHA fish oil can help suppressthesedangerousinflammatory cytokines that can causeC-reactive protein elevation. Voice of E xp erience-Ro solind, My bloodpressureshot up. That wasjust oneof theJiightening asl)ects oJ' aging that hit rne. The body is remarkable.In a shrtrtnmount of time m.ybloodpressurenormalized.I.fitt mlre energeticand after uwhile realizedI wosyzunger than my contemporaries.

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LoweringYour Stroke Profile Doctors havebeen concentratingfor the past fifty,vearson controlling blood pressureasthe primary method of preventing stroke. Prevention of even borderline hypertension is critical in reducing stroke risk, but there are also factors in the blood that can be tested to further determine your risk of having a stroke.If you are over ageforty, haveyour blood testedto make sure that your homocysteine,fibrinogen, C-reactive protein, LDl-cholesterol, and other factors are in the safe range. If any of these risk factors for stroke are elevated,they can be safely lowered with therapies that are proven to r,vork.These same risk factors also predisposeyou to heart attack and other diseases,so anyone concerned about living a long and healthy life would do well to take action to stay at the optimal levels. Voice of Experience-Irene My weight, cholesteroland bloodpressurewent up. I deuelopedcardiac arrhythmia ond lost energy. Detoxing returnedmy body to health. I lost thirty poundsphich normalized my cholesteroland bloodpressure.I am no longera cardiacpatient! Blood Tests Recommended for Cardiovascular Care Blood Test

What the Standard Reference Range Allows

Optimal Level (Your Goal)

Fibrinogen

Up to 460mg/ dL

Under 300mg/dl

C-reactiveprotein

Up to 4.9mg/L

Under 2 mg/L. Below 1.3 mg/L in somestudies

Homocysteine

Up to 15micro moI/L

Under 7 micro mol/L

Glucose

Up to 109mg/dl

Under 100mg/dl

Iron

Up to 180mg/dl

Under 100mg/dl

Cholesterol

Up to 199mg/ dL

150-80ms/ dL

LDL cholesterol

Up to 129 mg/ dL

Under 100mgldl

HDL cholesterol

No lowerthan 35 mg/dL

Over 50 mgldl

tiglycerides

Up to 199 mg/ dL

Under 100mgldl-

DHEA

Males:No lowerthan 80 mcg/dL

+00-560mcg/dL

Females:No lower than 35 mcg/dL

350-430mcg/dL

6-27 :IUlmL

0-5 :IUlmL

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HOW EXCESSINSULINCAUSESHEARTATTACKS Despite aggressir,euse of neight-loss therapies,far more Americans are fat todal'-than ever before. According to a recent report, nearly 80 percent of Americans are overweightor obese. Doctors predict that obesitr rvill becomea greater health hazardthan cigarette smoking. Weight gain is most often associatedu'ith cardior,ascular disease,but new studiesrevealthat other agerelated disorders,such as cancer,occur at sharply higher rates in overweight individuals. As a result, the government is nou,encouragingus to lose weight to protect our health. As u'e age, we tend to accumulateexcessbody fat, even though we may be consuming felver caloriesnow than r,vhenwe were young. The insidious culprit responsiblefor these bulging bellies is the hormone insulin. We are not talking about normal insulin secretion.It is, rather, the overproduction of insulin that causesso many of us to gain weight uncontrollably. L,xcessinsulin is a primarv risk factor in the many diseasesassociatedrvith obesity..F-irstof all, if y-ouare overweight,,--vou facea significantrisk of developingt)'pe II diabetes.The treatmentsof obesitv and tvpe II diabetesare so remarkably interrelated that if vou manageto treat either one of these diseaseseffective11,,, it is likel,vthat vou are improving the outcome of the other disease. Diabetessharplv increasesthe risk of heart attack and stroke.It is critical for vou to reverse the diabetic processif vou are concerned about cardiovasculardisease.Loss of excessfat is a must if 1'ouare trying to control a t.vpeII diabetescondition. There are seriousmisconceptionsabout whv we accumulateso much fat as we age.A fact that is often overlookedis that corpulent peoplehavestartlingll'high levelsof insulin in their blood. When the blood is saturatedwith insulin, the bod,vwill not releasesignificantfat stores,evenif vou restrict vour calorieintake and do exercise. Hvperinsulinemia is the medical term for the condition in which too much insulin is produced. One wav in which excessinsulin makesus gain weight is that high insulin levelsrapidly deplete blood glucose,triggering chronic hunger. Reactivehvpoglycemiais the name for this statein which the blood becomesdeficient in glucosebecauseit containstoo much insulin. The N,Iay'8,2002, issueof the Journal of theAmericanMedical Association(JAMA) features an article on the effects of consuming high glvcemic-index foods and the subsequenthyperinsulinemia,hunger, and weight gain that ensue.Here is how the authors of thisJAMA article summarizetheir position: "It is possiblethat the hunger incident to hvperinsulinemiamav be a causeof overeating,and therefore,the obesity that so often precedesdiabetes." A plethora of studiesshorvthat excessserum insulin (i...,,h1'-perinsulinemia) is a major health problem. Excessinsulin suppresses the releaseof growth hormone, in addition to preventingfat from being releasedfrom cells in peopletrr.ing to reclucebodr fat. I{ig^hscrulnrinsulin is associated u,ith the developmentof abdominalobesin ancla nunrberof healthproblemsthis induces, including atherosclerosisand impotence.

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TESTOSTENOruE ANDYOURHEART Normal aging graduallv u,eakensthe heart) evenif therc is no significant coronarv artery disease. The heart of the elderly'malejust stops beating at somc point, if nothing elsekills him. The hormone testosteronebuilds muscle,and the heart has many testosterone-receptorsites. A testosteronedeficiency can r,r'eaken heart muscle.Testosteronesupports heart muscle protein synthesis,as well as coronarv arterv dilation, and it helps maintain healthl.cholesterollevels. An ever-increasingnumber of studies establishan associationbetrveenhigh testosterone levelsand low cardiovasculardiseaseratesin men. In most patients,sl,mptomsand EKG measurements improve rvhen lou, testosteronelevelsare increased.One studr showsthat testosterone therapv increasesblood flor,r'tothe heart bv almost 70 percent. Doctors in China use testosterone therapy to treat angina successfullri The effectsof low testosteroneon cardiovasculardiseaseare as follorvs: . Blood pressurerises . Coronarv arterv elasticitvdiminishes . Cholesterol,,fibrinogen, triglvcerides,and insulin levelsincrease . Abdominal f'atincreases(raising the risk of heart attack) . Human growth hormone (HGH) declines(lveakeningheart muscle) If you have cardiovasculardisease,vou should have )'our bkrod tested for free testosterone and estrogen.You may be ableto correct a testosteronedeficit or a testr)sterone-estrogen imbalanceand (with full cooperationfrom vour phvsician)stop taking riskr, erpensivedrugs to lolver vour cholesterol,stimulate cardiacoutput, irnd keep vour blood pressureunder control. A recent studv of elevenhundred men presentscompelling er.idencethat those with serum DHEA-S in the lowestquarter (<1.6 :g/mL) are significantll,more likelv to developheart disease,and other researchconfirms this association.DHEA, rvhich is a hormone proclucedbr- the adrenalgland, is a precursor for the manufactureof testosteronc. Many.studiessubstantiatethe beneficialeffectsof testosteronetherapv in treating heart disease:, ,vetcouventionalcardiologistscontinue to overlook the important role this hormone can pla.vin keeping their cardiacpatientsalive.

T H E R I G H TD I E TI S C R U C I A L If your heart is ahva.vs beating verv quickll', that crucial muscle is aging prematurely All tissue in the bodl'-has only a finite length of time that it can lir.e.Anvthing that speedsup that process is, unfortunatel,r,; acceleratingthe death process.The further along vour body is in this death

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process,the less integritv vour cells will have. For example,an eighteen-year-oldhas greater strength and resiliency in the legs than a thirty-eight-year-old has. Similarly, heart rate can varv u'ith age.The hearts of a fifty-year-old, a fortv-year-old and a seventy-.vear-old are all different. However, the common needsat anv age are to slow down the heartbeat,improve circulation, and clean the arteries,veins,and capillaries. Historically, we were told vou could not help heart conditions with nutrition and complementary treatments. We were told lve need balloon angioplasty,coronary bypass operations, betablockers,calcium blockers,and all kinds of drugs. A lot of what we now knolv is basedupon the work of Dr. Dean Ornish, whose findings were published in peer-reviewedmainstream medical journals. He has also written severalpopular books. Dr. Ornish worked with a group that had advanceddegenerationof the heart, capillaries, and other vessels;in other words,,they had atherosclerosisand arterial sclerosis.They were able to reverse their own arteriolosclerosis,thereby saving themselvesand their hearts, by using a vegetariandiet u'ith fish, supplements,exercise,and stressmanagement.So we have a model that demonstratesto the world that this can be done. The fact that the averagephysician has not yet implemented this model does not mean that there is not good sciencebehind it. There is. At this point, I think it is necessaryto addressthe problems of a very popular type of diet. High-protein diets are dangerousfor cardiovascularhealth. It is true that vou can lose weight on such a diet, but you would be doing so at the cost of flooding the body with toxic protein that can increaseyour LDL

cholesterol,your homocysteine,vour fibrinogen, and vour Cyou reactiveprotein. When have an elevatedC-reactive protein level, you increasethe likelihood of a deadly heart attack by l.rpto 500 percent, and of a stroke by ,rp to 700 percent. Is there a point to losing a few pounds on a high-protein diet and dving of a heart attack in the processlIs there a point to losing weight, but increasinginflammatory processes,flooding the bod-vwith antibioticsand growth stimulating hormones and toxic debris, creatingso much byproduct within the svstemthat the liver and kidneys cannot flush all of it out? This is for you to decide. N'{oreover,although it is not widely talked about, kidney diseaseis on the rise. From being a relatir.elyobscurecondition at the beginning of the twentieth centur1.,it is now among the top five major diseasesin the United States.Whv? We are eating more protein, and "fast," highly processedfoods than our kidneys and livers can handle. And if we lose our ability to clear our body of thesetoxins, our heartswill pav the price. In general,,we should be consuming nutrients that feed, strengthen,and protect the cells, and heart cells are no exception.The heart needsto be nourished. When you strengthenyour heart, it doesn't have to work so hard to pump blood through your arteries.And the arteries themselveswill be lesscloggedand more resilient, as well.

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A diet packedwith living, vital foods is widely recognizedfor its ability to: . Lower your blood pressure . Lower your triglycerides . Lower your LDL cholesterol . Increaseyour HDL (the good cholesterol) . Turn off the flame of cytokines, homocysteine,fibrinogen, and C-reactive protein In short, a vital diet turns off inflammatory agentsall over the body. and turns on the healing agents.

AND SO IS EXERCISE Voice of Experience-Nellie My bloodpressure was140/90 and cholesterol read268. I had lurgefihroidsand waswu.rnedof posiblecancer. IAfter following Gary ]Vull's directions,JI lostfifteen pountls.M.y cholesterolis l98 and blood pressureis I 20/ 80. M), last medicalexam wasexcellent-nl trace of fi,broids! Peoplecomplimentm.y healthy skin. Erercise is supremely important for cardiovascularhealth. This fact is so well known that it ought not be necessaryto mention it. And yet many people in our busy, complicated world never take the time to exercise at all, to say nothing of exercising properly for an effective period of time. Senior citizens and baby boomers,the people who need exercisethe most, are getting it the least.Every single muscle in vour body needsexerciseeach day.Americans tend to exerciseonly occasionally,but the notion that we are laztt or indifferent stems from a wrong assumption. We are just not programmed to do regular exercise,and thus we automaticallyseekthe most comfortable route. But you can alter that through awareness.Start walking insteadof riding, for a change;climb stairs insteadof taking the elevatorall the time. I'm not telling you to overdo it; proceed gradually; but steadily,to make wiser choices every day. In point of fact, when you are sedentary,you are doing yourself a great deal of harm. Exercise increasesyour body's lymphatic drainage.(Note that the lymph system,unlike our circulatory system,doesnot havea pump to keep it moving.) Exerciserelaxesyour body. Aerobic exercises increasecirculation, stimulate the releaseof toxins, and help the arteriesto heal. I'm an advocate of yoga, as well, becauseit stretchesthe body, stretchesthe muscles,increasesour deep rhythmic breathing,and aligns our posture.

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Although the benefits of erercise are manv and rich, before you start any exerciseprogram, take the time to har-cthe proper medicallvsupervisedteststo make sure you haveno underl.ving l-rertrtconclitionthat u oulcl contraindicatethe exercise.Get a cardiovascularstresstest and receive a diagnosisbeforestartinq'theprogram. You do not rvantto drop deadbecauseyour body hasbeen keepinga deadlt secret!In addition, initialh', your exerciseprogram can be medicall-vdirected. As with anvthing ne\\; start the amount and intensitv of ererciseon the low side and increase the exertion gradualll'. I havebeen training athletessince 1976u,hen I started my Natural Living Running and Walking Club. I har,etrained thousands of people r,vhohave gone on to run in the Nerv York Cit1,N{arathon and other races.Thev've lost weight, reduced their blood pressureand cholesterol levels,,improved their immune s,vstems,and in generalincreasedtheir health. It's been an exciting and relr-ardingprocessall around. Exerciseis a missing link for most Americans who are overweight rvith heart diseaseand high blood pressure.Exercise,done properll,, can help many diseasestates,even arthritis. But vou must do it graduallr,.It is a baclidea to start off just running, or even walking, as fast as you can. Warm up. Stretch properlv before and after the exerciseperiod. Cool down. Make sure you have proper hvdration.,and most important, take lots of antioridants afterward becauseexercising increasesoxidation, therebv increasingfree radicals,which increasedestructionto the cells and inflammatorr processes.In this wav, you will get the benefits of the exercisebut none of the side cffects.\\ie'11be talking more about erercisein Chapter 9.

WHATYOU CAN DO: THREESPECIFIC PROTOCOLSFOR HEARTHEALTH First, a u'ord of caution. When it comesto protocols,or specific programs, it is important to remember that they-aredesignedto be done in an incrementalfashion,under medicalsupervision. It is stateclhere in the strongestpossiblewav that y'oumust, y-ousimplv mustfollow this protocol unclera holistic phl.sician'ssupervision,ideally a board-certifiedcardiologist.

A CARDIOVASCU LAR PROTOCOL Supplements The follorving nutrients are neededfor the cardiovascularsystem.It is not suggestedthat all of thesebe taken at once. That r,vouldbe too much for the bod_r,', so take onh. a ferv at a time over the course of the dar''.

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Coenzyme Ql0 is a superstarin protecting the heart. It f'eedsthe cell. It allows the transport of fatty acidsto the cell so that the cell's mitochondria havethe energv neededto function properlv. This is especiallvimportant for the heart muscle,for obvious reasons! I believethat if ever,vAmerican took between 100 to 300 mg of coenzymeQl0 a dar,,, and if people u'ith cardiovasculardiseasetook betr,veen300 to 500 mg of this r,vonder-nutrientdailg we could be saving hundreds of thousandsof lives a vear. If you're taking a large amount of coenzvmeq10, do so in divided doses.For example,if )rou are taking a total of 500 mg of coenzvme qt0, you should take 100 mg five times a day Calcium and magnesiumfrom citrate (alwavstaken together)in the amount of about 1,,500mg a da.vare a crucial pair of nutrients for the heart. There will be more information about magnesium, the most important but sadl.vneglectedheart nutrient, belou,. include garlic (1,000to 5,000mg), onion (a rara,oniona dar-helps Other important substances keep strokesand heart attacksaway),and L-carnitine (500 to 1,000mg). L-carnitine increases energv b1''burning fat u,ithin the cell's mitochondria. This helps the bodl,to recover quickl1. good when combined rvith vitamin E, another superfrom fatigue. And L-carnitine is especiall-v star heart diseasefighter, phosphatidylcholine(500 mg trvice a dav).,DMG (dimethvlglycine) (100 mg once a da1'),TMG (trimethvlglycine) (200 mg twice a clirr-),Maxepa (fish oils) (1,,500 mg), potassium(500 mg), selenium(200 mcg), melatonin (1-3 mg).,B complex (50 mg), r.itamin C (2,000-10,000mg), DHEA (25 mg; do not use DHEA if vou har e cancer),chromium picolinate (200 mcg), chondroitin sulfate(500 mg two times a day-),er"eningprimrose oil (generallvat (10 mg), and N-acetvl o'steine (1.,500mg). Alpha-lipoic 1,500mg in divided doses),pol,n--cosinol acid (300 mg) is ver)'important as a free-radicalscavenger. Also verv important for heart diseaseis natural (not svnthetic) vitamin E (rn'ithtocotrienols and the gamma fraction) generallyat 400 IU with tocotrienols at 100 mg. Bioflavonoids are also quite helpful. Make sure.vouhaveu,hat are calledmethylating agents,namelv vitamirr Bru,fcrlic acid (800 units), and TMG. The essentialfatty acids are just that-essential! The tu,o tvpes are calledomega-3and omega-6.trish oils are a sourceof omega-3and eveningprimrose oil is a sourceof omega-6.Generally.3,000mg of omega-3and 2,000 -g of omega-6 should be dir,ided into three doses,dailv. L-arginine facilitatesthe bod,v'sproduction of nitric oride, u,hich has an antianginaand antistresseffect upon the arteries,enablingthe musclesin the arterial u,allsto relax. This amino acid is generallytaken at 2,000 to 3,000 mg per day-. Lecithin can reduce arterial plaque, lower blood pressure,and lessenangina pectoris.Take lecithin granulesin one teaspoonin the morning (the1,-canbe sprinkled over cereal).Taurine, an amino acid that acts as an antioxidant, can help fortifl'' cardiac contractionsand consequentlv enhancethe outflow of blood from the heart. Take it generallvat 500 mg. Niacin (vitamin B,) has been shown to help prevent heart attacks.It also helps prevent people from d1-ingfrom thern.

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Mineralfor the Heart \,{agnesium is the single most important mineral for the heart. Generally, people don't realize that a magnesium-deficientheart is almost alwaysmore susceptibleto heart attack. This brings up the ever-important concept of the preventive approaches.Logic suggeststhat if filling a specific nutrient deficiency in a sick person amelioratesthe condition, then giving a healthy person that nutrient in more than adequateamounts should prevent the condition from developing in the first place.In the caseof heart disease,we seecertain nutrients, such as magnesium,that are deficient in all patients.Common sensewould then dictate that giving more than adequate amounts of thesenutrients to people will help prevent or reverseheart disease.

Herbsfor Heart Health There are some herbs that are excellent for promoting cardiovascular health. Cayenne is a superstarbecauseit contains the active ingredient capsaicin.Capsaicinlolvers blood pressure and cholesterol and prevents heart attacksand strokes.It is a natural blood thinner. However, it is not safe for everyone to take this herb, becausefor those taking certain medications, such as Coumadin (warfarin), there could be contraindications.So vou har,eto ask your physician if any prescription drug you are taking may prohibit the use of cayenne.This is very important. Otherwise, cayenne,best known as the spice cayennepepper, should definitely be used, but carefully,becauseit is very hot! If you use this as a spice,do not cook the pepper with the food but sprinkle it on food only after cooking the food, to avoid irritation. Hawthorn berry improves arrhythmias, angina, blood pressure, and arterial hardening. It can enhancecirculation. It treats valve insufficiencies,irregular pulse, and abnormal acid levels in the blood. In short, it is a really terrific herb! Hawthorn is generallytaken at 100 mg twice a day.Bugleweedhelps alleviateheart palpitationsand lowers blood pressure.Ginkgo biloba, the well-knorvn multipurpose herb, gets more blood flowing into the small blood vessels.It's suggestedat 300 mg in divided doses.Motherwort helps securecardiacelectricalrhythm. Tansy is another herb used for heart palpitations, and it can be ingested as a tea.Wild yam enhancesthe bodv's production of DHEA, and DHEA is crucial in helping to prevent heart attacks.Arjuna is an Ayurvedic herb that enhancescirculation and lowers blood pressure.Indian snakerootalso has anti-hypertensivequalities.Black cohosh,an American herb, helps lower blood pressure. We've said this before,but let's restatethe warnings: It is not at all advisableto take all these substancesat the same time. Instead, take one or two of these for a month, as professionally directed. Record the results. Then, under continued guidance,repeat or increasethe dosage, or move on to different substances. Do not self-medicate.These supplementsare not meant as medicines.These are not meant to treat diseases,but only to augment the body's internal biochemistry,to help strengthenit, so that whateverelseyou are doing can be better applied.

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IntravenousTreatmentsfor CardiovascularHealth There are severalintravenous treatments that have proven very effective in the cardiovascular arena.EDTA chelation therap,vis crucial, I believe,for treating coronary artery diseaseand arterial sclerosis.I haveseenmanv people who were about to receivecoronary bypassoperations, or some other drastic treatment, improve tremendously,even dramaticalln using chelation therapy. If .vou already have a heart condition, vou have to be patient and courageous,becauseit may take some time, probably-upwardsof two ]rears,to do this properly, but your life is worth it. We have seenfrom the literature that this therapy definitely works and that you can reclaim your life! Vitamin C, taken intravenously; is another extremely important therapy given at a practitioner's office. This lifesaving treatment has been able to help people with cancer and heart disease,among manv other conditions.

A PROTOCOLTO LOWERCHOLESTEROL Stressed-outbaby boomersworry about (among other things!) their cholesterollevel. And well they might, since stresstends to elevatecholesterol.Having elevatedblood sugar can also contribute to high cholesterol.Generall,v,most people don't have their cholesterollevel checked. They should. This is done as part of a blood lipid profile. You cannot eliminate cholesterolfrom the diet, and, indeed, you should not do so, because, as mentioned previously,cholesterolis important. But it must be kept in check. We know that high-fiber foods, and the pectin found in apples,will lower cholesterol.Blueberries are very good at this, too. Hot grain cerealssuch as oats,barley, and buckwheat are also good. Therefore, having some apples and blueberriesin ,vour cereal is exceptionallyhelpful. Other anticholesterolfoods are polyunsaturatedoils (in small amounts only'!)and linoleic oils from cold fish (but do not eat shellfish), walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds,and nut butters.

SupplementsThat Lower Cholesterol L-carnosine can help rejuvenate the cell and protect it from prematurely aging, going into apoptosis(programmed cell death), and dying, becauseit protects the chromosomes.(Note: Do not confusethis substancewith L-carnitine, another helpful supplementtaken at 1,000mg a day.) Additional recommendationsare L-glutamine (2,000 mg a day), vitamin E (400 IU), bromelain as directed, maitake and shiitake mushrooms (generallyat 100 mg each),as well as ganoderma(reishi) mushrooms,and bioflavonoids.

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most helpful hcrbs for lou,ering cholcsterol and triglvcerides are ginger, cayenne,raw

garlic, anclonions; also take ginkgo biloba, gotu kola as directed, and red clover as directed.

MineralThat Lowers Cholesterol Potassiumis the superstarmineral for lolvering h-vpertensionand cholesterol.Generally taken at 500 mg a day, it r,villhelp significantlr,.

PhytochemicalsThat Lower Cholesterol The healing phvtochemicalsin fruits and fruit juices are also verv important. For people with high blood sugar,there are no\\'-concentrateson the market rvithout the fruit sugar in them, so e\reryonecan get the benefits of drinking a lot of fruit juice. Remember that red fruits and their concentratesrepair damageto rour DNA.'fhis

is crucial becauseonce you repair the damage

to the DNA, the cell can regain much, if not all, of its prer-iousfunctioning.

Exerciseto Lower Cholesterol When vou exerciseaerobicalll-for up to an hour a daq vou are increasingthe good HDL cholesterol and reducing the bad LDL cholesterol.It mav take three, four, or five months, but y'ourn,ill seea noticeablechanee.

A PROTOCOLTO LOWERHIGH BLOOD PRESSU RE(HYPERTENSION) Hr-pcrtensionis one of the top killers. It is cstimatedthat 60 million Americans suffer from it. Stressis a major cause.Being under pressureon the job, or trving to do too much, or anv of the hundreds of tension-filled situationsin life ma).causeelevatedblood sugar and stresshormones. And the unfortunate fact is that elevatedblood sugar plus elevatedblood pressureis a deadlr combination, if ever there was one. Onc is bad enough. Tu'o together can be catastrophic. If vou har,ethesetu,o conclitions,vou are probablv in for some seriousconsequences. In addition, inflammatorv responsesare the frequent accompaniment.A heart attack or stroke is just rvaiting to happen.

Supplementsto ReduceHigh Blood Pressure When .yourgoal is rcducing hvpertension,the follorvingrvill help: the superstarmineral potassium (500 to 800 mg); 1,500mg of calciummagnesiumcitrate;vitamin C (5,000to 10,000mg);

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vitamin B, (100 mg); coenz\-meQ[0 (generall1.300to 500 mg); the omega-3fattv acids from fish (1,500mg); L-carnitine (1,500mg); L-glutamine (1,000mg); vitamin E with tocotrienols and gamma tocopherol(100 to 800 units); red clover;and again,our tried and true friend garlic. Remember, Please . . , The follolving caution has been given several times before, but it is extremell''important. It will be given in the form of an example:If vou havehig'h cholesrerol, heart disease,and hypertension,and eachhas a protocol calling for garlic at 1,000mg, this does not mean that vou are to take 3,000 -g. You take onlv the amount called for in one protocol. In other words, these protocols are not additive. Generally; .vou would follow the protocol for the primarv condition. I-et us sav .vou have five illnesses.Take the illness that seemsto be the most threatening,and follolv that protocol. Once you have follou,ed this protocol for a vear, and vou seethe condition improving, chances are ver,vgreat that the other conditions are improving as u,ell. Your rvholebody; at this point, should be stronger and healthier,and vour immune svstem should be u'orking better. The energv-enhancingvitalitr. of one protocol lvill, no doubt, help .vouwith vour other conditions.However,if you still find vou need help, go to the secondprotocol (the one for the next most troublesomecondition). Trr. that one for a vear as nell. Never take three protocols for three conditions at once. That would or-eru'helmthe svstem. I also want to stressagain that in suggestingalternativetreatments,I am not claiming that these treatments are absolute cures, onll'' that the1,can have a major, beneficial effect on the conditions.I am not asking you to give up whatevery-ourdoctor is suggesting,if vou decide to go rvith any'-of these protocols. These are complementar!; augmentativetreatments.That is lr,hv thel' should be followed under medical supervision.

Phytochemicals to ReduceHigh Blood Pressure What can be done about this situation?The advice here is short' but good: First, lr'e have to thin our blood. Green vegetablejuicesnaturallv do this.

StressManagementfor LoweringBlood Pressure Keeping all the foregoing in mind, we can end the chapter on a positive and constructivenote. Stress management techniques are \rerv important for bringing dor,r'nvour blood pressure. Meditation can pla.ya role here, as can destressingexercisesand techniques,prayer, listening to calm music, going for walks, playing with vour companion pets, spending qualitv time in your relationshipswithout arguing, and pursuing hobbies or anvthing that can bring 1.oujo1'during the day-or night, for that matter!

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Bring your energy to a calm place. Get rid of all excessstimulation around you. Have a candlelit meal with nice soft music. Take a bubble bath, if that is what appealsto you. Do things that are just fun, and watch vour blood pressurecome down. Voice of Experience-Nora I wasplaguedrpith urinor)t tv61sy infectionthat couldnot clearup. I had infectionsin my mouth and mastired mostoJ- the day. IAfter.following Gnry lVull's directions,Jall my infectionscleareduP! I am lesstired, my skin improaedand m.yhnir growsin healthierand thicker.

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THE LONG DARK ROADTO CANCER ,i n Chapters 2 and 3 you read holv our toxic environment flooded with over one hundred thou:l sand chemicalsis affecting us and why we age.I know a lot of that information is shocking ii but I think vou'll agreethat it's much better to know what we're up against.Armed with that knowledge,you can take a stand. Armed with the information in this chapter,you can counter any notion from friends, family, or even your doctor that the causesof cancer are unknown. That's why this chapter is jam-packedwith scienceand researchto prove my point. I've already mentioned many possible diseasesthat can result from the ongoing accumulation of toxins in the environment, but of all the diseasesassociatedwith aging, the most terrifying is cancer.We all hear the news about the escalatingnumbers of prostate and breast cancer casesin our aging population. Even though heart attacksand stroke are also associatedwith aging, in my experience:,people are not as fearful of them. Perhaps there has been enough information linking heart diseasewith lifestyle,diet, and personalitvt.vpethat people have some idea of its origins. But most people have a hard time coming to grips with cancer; and even fewer people realize that we can do something about it. This is probably because,as a narion, we've been told that the causesof cancerare unknorvn. And that's what I want to address. Voice of Experience-Alim Threeof the tumorsI oncehad are n0 mlre IandJ anotheronehastlecreaserl in size.

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The darknessaround canceris understandable;medical experts sav the.vdon't reallv knolv ll hat's causingthe epidemic of cancerin our midst and rve are told there is no cure. In 1970President Nixon declared\var on cancer)expectingto find a cure b1''1990,,but u,eseemto be no closer to a panaceathan \\,ewere then. Cancer takesthe lir,esof one in four people no$r.Soon the statistics rvill sholv that one in tlvo people rvill developit in their lifetime. Cancer in our grandchildren has increasedseveralhundred percent in the last thirtv vears.After accidents,the leading cause of death in children is cancer.Hou,ever,the greatestand most recent increaseis in hormonedependentcancersof the breast,prostate,and testiclesin older adults.' In2002 the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in their annual report announcedthat double the presentnumber of peoplervill be diagnosedwith cancerannuallvb"v2050.'The-vused 1999statistics in their calculationsand found that in that vear 1.3million new casesof cancerwere diagnosed; in fiftl.vears there will be 2.6 million ne\v casesdiagnosedannuall]'.These extraordinarystatistics are said to be due to the aging population, lvhich accordingto the NCI is the "cancer population." age group the cancerrate lvill more than double. Bv 2050, more In filct, for the o\rer-seventv-fir,e than 1.1 million people seventl'-fir,eand older u,ill be diagnosedeachyear,up from about 400,000 todar,.In 1999the NCI statisticiansestimated8.9 million peoplewere living rvith cancerin the United Statesat the beginning of 1999.About 60 percent of those \\reresirt.v-fiveor older. To us Pou,erAgers, these should be fighting rvords.I certainlv don't u'ant to be a statistic lumped into a "cancer population" just becauseof mv age.What I do r,vantto sharewith,vou is lr,'hvcancerseemsto be epidemic and what we can do about it. In the mid-1970sI u'rote a series of articlesrn Penlhlusemagazineabout cancer.What I learned thirt--vvearsago still appliestoday. I intervielr,edmanv cancerexperts for that series,one of whom rvasDr. SamuelEpstein, an occupationalmedicine expert who,,in 1978,published a groundbreakingbook called The Politicsof Cttncer.Even r,vavback then, he and I sharedgrave concernsabout the effectsof DDT on our health. and n.e both u'orked to havethat toric chemicalbanned. I beliere Dr. Epstein is right rvhen he statesin The Politicsof Cancerthat there are four basic caLlses of cancer:

L (,ancer is causedmainlv bv exposureto chemicalor ph.vsicalagentsin the environment. ) Thc more of a carcinogenpresentin the human environment, hencethe greater the e\posure to it, the greateris the chanceof developingcancerfrom it. 3. Although environmentalcarcinogensare the predominant causesof human cancer, the incidenccof cancerin an1'populationof animalsor humansexposedto a carcinogenmav be influenced b1'a varietv of factors. 4. There is no knou'n method for measuringor predicting a "safe" level of exposure to anv carcinogenbelorvr,vhichcancerwill nclt result in an individual or population group.'

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C A N C E RI S C A U S E DB Y C H E M I C A L S Even though Dr. Epstein sayscanceris mainly chemicallv induced, he does acknowledgethat there are some genetic forms of cancerand that viruses mav play a part in some cancers.These, however,count for only a small percentageof cancer cases.Dr. Epstein saysthat 'Just as germs causeinfections,so do certain chemical and physicalagents,carcinogens,causecancer." And he may be right becausea recent study shows that cancer does not occur in any greater numbers in twins than in the general population.aThis certainly dampens the enthusiasmof some genetic researchers rvho insist that cancer is primarily genetic. Those who want to manipulate genesto "cure" us of cancerare very unhappv with the results of this study, but the rest of us can now simply take action and eliminate cancer-causingchemicalsfrom our body and environment. Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., a well-known nutritionist and health educator,saysthat it's not your genesso much as the environment your genesare floating in that controls your health. The ltlew Englandjournal of Medicine helps us understand what happens when chemicals attack the body. A 2000 article called "Roads Leading to Breast Cancer" said that, "Cancer results from the accumulationof mutations in genesthat regulatecellular proliferation."5And it's chemicalsthat mutate thesegenes.Cells are createdand operateunder the direction of genes in our DNA. Our very existenceis dependent on the precise genetic regulation of our cells. Healthy young cells have relatively perfect genes.Aging and environmental factors causegenes to mutate, resulting in damaged cells turning healthy cells into malignant cells. As gene mutations accumulate,and the body's immune systemcan't keep up with the necessaryrepairs, the risk of cancersharply increases.

WHAT CAUSESGENESTO MUTATE? Even the scientific literature on human studiesshowsthat about 70 percent of genemutation is environmental. Clearly, canceris much more under our control than it would be were it a genetic diseasethat we were born with. Let me be ver,vclear on this point. Genetics researchis trying to prove that most cancersare inherent in our genes,and so in order to cure these cancers,gene therapy must alter our basic genestructure. But environmental genemutation is not about a geneticcode present at birth, but instead a disruption in the day-to-day work of our geneq as they make muscle or bone or sendmessagesfrom one part of the body to the other. Our diet, lifestyle,and exposure to carcinogens,including chemicalsand radiation, can control such environmentalgenemutation.

Free Radicals I talked a lot about free radicals in Chapters 2 and 3 but it's important to mention them here, becausefree radicals are an important causeof cancer.To review, free radicals are atoms with

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unpaired electronsthat can causedamagein a normal metabolic processknown as oxidation. We talked about oxidative stressin Chapter 3. Although the destructiveeffectsof free radical activity havebeen heavily implicated in cancer,we don't usually hear about free radicals.We hear about carcinogens.Carcinogensare toxic substancesthat enter the body and causefree radical formation that in turn mutatesnormal cells into cancercells.In earlier chapterswe talked about a number of carcinogensand the importance of avoiding them: pesticideson our produce; nitrosamines in food; bromatesin baked goods;food dyesand colorings;DEPC, a chemicalthat in a laboratory kills microbes but in our bodv combines with ammonia to harmful effect; and a list of chemicals used in food. These include glvcerides,monosodium glutamate(MSG), propyl galate,sodium citrate, sulfiting agents,and disodium phosphate;DDT showsup in imported foods from countries that still use this deadlv pesticide; and radioactive substancesfrom nuclear plants and mining can be found in our water.

Diet and Cancer In Chapter 3 you were probably surprised to hear that the food we eat every day could be harming us and causingchronic disease,inflammation, and cancer.We learned that "well-done" foods inflict massivedamageto the genes.In particular, we looked at the University of Minnesota study that showed women who eat very well done hamburgers have a 50 percent greater risk of breast 'Women's cancerthan women who eat their burgers rare or medium. This famous Health Study found that women who consistentlyeat well-done steak,hamburgers,and bacon havea 1.62-fold increasedrisk of breastcancer.t'So, remember that cooking foods at high temperaturescausesthe formation of gene-mutating heterocyclic amines and can lead to many types of cancer.If you follow the Power Aging diet and drastically reduce or eliminate your meat intake, you will avoid this particular type of assaultand substitutehealthy,organic vegetables,grains,,beans,nuts, and seeds. For many health consciouspeople, avoiding hamburgersis already secondnature. But the situation gets trickier when seemingly healthy foods can be carcinogenic by virtue of the way they are cooked. Grilled salmon, for example, contains a potent dose of gene-mutating heterocyclic amines.The carcinogenicdangersof heterocyclic amines havebeen thoroughly discussed in the scientific literature, yet the public is largely unaware of these dangers and continues to consume foods that inflict massive numbers of gene mutations. Recent studies indicate that heterocylicaminescausemore casesof cancerthan previously indicated. Heterocyclic amines, however,are not the onl,vdietary culprit involved in gene mutation. As mentioned above,other mutagenic agents found in food are nitrosamine preservatives,aflatoxin molds, and pesticideherbicide residues. The bottom line is that we need to eat a certain number of caloriesand this iner,itablyexposesus to agents that mutate our genes.But we can also learn how to detoxifi' and get rid of

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thesetorins from our body and take the right antioxidant nutrients to protect us. We'll talk more about how to protect ourselves from cancer at the end of this chapter, and in Chapter 9 we'll outline a detoxification process,and an eating plan that can help us get and stay healthy. Not only does eating the wrong foods get us into trouble.,not eating the right foods can also interfere with our health. A 2001study involving thirty-four thousand postmenopausalwomen shows that bad diet choices can lead to breast cancer.Women who drink even half a glass of alcohol a day and eat few vegetableshave low levels of the important cancer-protectiveB vitamin folic acid and a 60 percent increasein the likelihood of getting breastcancer. Alcohol use has been linked in the past to a slight increasein the risk of breastcancerdue to its breakdown into acetaldehyde,but it is particularly dangerousfor people who do not eat vegetables. Folic acid is necessaryto repair certain kinds of chemical-induced damage to genetic material. Until we get to our diet and treatment chapters, be reminded that you can get your folic acid from green leafy vegetables,dried beans,and peas.7 We hear a lot about drinking milk thesedays,the expensive"Got Milk?" ads are everywhere, but dairy can be dangerous.An important editorial in the British Medical Journal by several experts from the University of Bristol in England warns about the growing body of evidence implicating insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-l) in cancer.This hormone is normally found in cows)but in humans it can trigger cancercell production. The introduction of injectable,genetically engineered,synthetic bovine growth hormone, which drasticallyincreasesthe amount of IGF-l in milk, only adds to the cancerpotential.tThe authors say that, "The risk of canceris higher among people with raised concentrationsof insulin-like growth factor-1." They even agree that "The effects are sizeableand stronger than the effects seen in relation to most previously'reportedrisk factors." The authors end by actually giving someadviceand issuea warning, "Given the increasing evidenceof the risk of cancer,caution should be exercisedin the exogenous use of either insulin-like growth factor-l or substancesthat increaseconcentrationsof it." Of course, they should sayStop drinleingmilk instead of "exercising caution about these substances,"but that's the decision you must make basedon reading this material and doing your o\\-n research.

Sugarand Cancer \\e talked about the dangersof sugar in great detail in Chapter 3, but did you know that indulging in our favorite vice can also set up an environment for cancer growth? Epidemiological studies consistentlyfind that people who consume the most calorieshave significantly higher incidencesof cancer.There are severalmechanismsthat explain why overeatingcausescancer, but one reasonis that more genemutations occur in responseto higher caloric intake. Moreover, n-e'l-eknown since 1931that cancercells cravesugar just as much as we seemto!

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German Otto Warburg, Ph.D., was awardeda Nobel Pnze in medicine for his discovery that cancercells depend mainl.von glucoseas their food supply. They devour glucosewithout the aid of oxygen in what is called anaerobicmetabolism and consequently produce a large amount of lactic acid. The build-up in lactic acid produces a more acidic pH in canceroustissuesand contributes to the overall physical fatigue experiencedby cancerpatients.oNumerous studiesin peer reviewedjournals show that sugar increasesprostate,colon, and biliary tract cancers.l0 Yet we continue to eat it to the tune of $2 billion spent on Eastercandy in 2003. Why doesn't the averageperson know this valuableinformation? Why isn't it headline news? Why don't all the smiling news anchorsdrop this bombshellas we bite into our morning donut? Well, that donut probably z.sthe reasonwhy. The economy is partly propped up by the food industry, which dependson feeding you a lot of overpricedsynthetic foods sweetenedwith sugar or loaded with fat. You may not know that low-fat junk food is high in sugar and low-carb junk food is usually hig'h in fat! The economy is so tied into the marketing of food and shifts in consumer trends that if Oprah Winfrey stood up on her show and told everyonejust how bad sugar really is, the sugar industry would not only havea heart attack,they'd suffer a huge lossin profits. That very/thing happened rvhen Oprah spoke out about the problems with eating meat; she had to suffer the consequencesof angering a whole industry. Here's another way sugar wraps us in a tight vicious circle. Ercess sugar can causeincreased weight gain and lead to obesit-v.We know that obesewomen hal'e more estrogenin their tissues and we also know that toxic pesticides,many of which mimic estrogen,can become stored in fat cells.Becausesynthetic hormones and a lot of other chemicalsare fat soluble,they migrate to fat tissue and dissolveright into them. There are dozensof studies shorvingthe link between pesticides and cancer.Organochlorine(DDT and DDE) pesticidesare especiallydangerous.They are very common in agricultural and industrial products, and becauseof their weak estrogen-likeeffect they get trapped in the body's fat cells.Both play a role in the developmentof breast cancer. Voice of Experience-Etta I hnd a,rthritis,psoriasis,low energyand uterinecancer.I had a hysterectomy,howeaerthe cancerreturned. I found the right place at the right time.My cancerseemsto beinfull remission.I lost twentypounds, thepsoriasisclearedandmy hair and skin look grent. lVomorearthritic symptoms!

Carcinogensin the Water We talked about our water supply in Chapter 3. Let's talk about it now in relation to cancer.We naturally assumethat our chlorinated water supply is safefrom bacteriaand dangerouscontaminants, but it appearsthat the very substanceused to kill organismsmight be causingsome ill

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effects.Two studiesfollowing 2,200 people in Iou-afound that merell-drinking chlorinated tap water can more than double the risk of bladder and rectal cancersin some individuals. Chlorine in the laboratory is different from chlorine put into the water supply. In the lab a drop of chlorine can annihilate bacteriaintroduced into a sterile medium. However, when chlorine is used in rvater-treatmentplants, it can react with natural organic compounds in water and createcertain by-products that are carcinogenic.It's the caseof one plus one adding up to something other than two. In the lab, one plus one gives,voutrvo,but in the real world that extra factor of organic compounds createssomething very toxic and dangerous. Surveying a group of people who suffered from bladder,colon, or rectal cancers)researchers concluded that men who smoked and drank chlorinated tap water for more than forty yearshad twice the risk of bladder cancerthan those who did not drink chlorinated tap rvater.In one study the rates for women smokers drinking chlorinated tap water were not significantly elevated. However, a second study had elevatedrates for both men and women. Further results showed that people on low-fiber diets washed down with chlorinated water for over fortrr years more than doubled their risk for rectal cancer,compared with nonchlorinated-lvaterdrinkers. Looking at exerciseshowedthe samepattern. Those who did not exercisehad more cancerrisk than those who exercisedeven once a week."

Dioxinand Gancer Dioxin is the deadly defoliant known as Agent Orange that American soldierssprayedacrossthe Vietnamesecountryside during the Vietnam War. It is still used in industry and enters the food chain through waste run off. Dioxin accumulatesin the fatt.v tissue of animals and fish. And when humans eat those animals and fish $'e too accumulatedioxin. In the May 17,2000, edition of the WashingtonPost there was an alarming headline:"Dioxin a Serious Cancer Threat." A report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disclosedthat dioxin posesmore of a cancerthreat than previously believed.According to the EPA, u'hich had placedthe chanceof getting cancerfrom dioxin at 1 in 1,000,the risk by 2000 was increasedto I in 100.According to the WashingtonPost article, low levels of the toxic chemical have alreadybeen linked to diabetes and birth defects.Now the link to canceris more defined." Let's get specific about pesticidesthat we may be silently ingesting in our diet. In 1998 a study published in the journal the Lancel showed that risk of breast cancer was twice as high in women with the highest concentrationsof a pesticidecalled dieldrin (an organochlorine)in their blood compared with women who had the lowest concentrations.'rA study in Spain published in the Lancetconfirmed that pesticidesmay causecancer.Patientswith cancerof the pancreas were up to ten times more likely to show elevatedlevelsof organochlorinesin their blood than other, noncancerpatients in a hospital setting.r+

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Pesticidesand Lymphoma An incredible bod1.of researchlinking lymphoma (cancerof the lymphatic system) to pesticides is availablefrom the L-vmphoma Foundation of America.'sThe directors of this foundation recruited a scientific review panel of twelve doctors and scientiststo help compile a report on the associationbetween cancer and pesticides.Their paper "Do PesticidesCause Lymphoma?" is extremely comprehensive.The report cites almost eighty scientific studies and almost forty editorials that highlight the pesticide-lymphoma connection.When defining the causesof cancer,the Lymphoma Foundation does not shrink from the task. Instead they give a very balancedanswer: ...there are many things to consider: heredity, viruses, our exposure to chemicals, and toxic substancesin our air, water, and food. These factors and exposuresmay vary, depending in part on our chosenoccupationsand where we live. Any or all of thesemay weakena person's immune system. These are only some of the possible-even probable-((causes" of cancer.It appearsthat pesticidesma,vbe one piece of a larger lymphoma puzzle. They urge us not to fall into the victim role and be blamed for our condition: One of the most publicized storiesabout the "cause" of canceris the ongoing drama of the cigarette companies and their attempts to show, in extended legal battles, that people develop lung cancer not from smoking, but from their own inherent problems and weaknesses.

The Politicsof Cancer The authors of "Do PesticidesCauseLymphoma?" are quite aware that there is hidden bias m the reporting of the pesticide problem, which makes it very difficult to warn people about the hazardsof these chemical contaminants. The primary researcher,who may be hired to do the study by the pesticide industry, may well be biased.After all, he or she wants to be paid. His or her team may come up with inconclusive results or say that further researchmust be done. Even the wav a study is titled can deny its results.An abstractmay be biased,and in manv cases,it is not until a properly qualified expert reads a scientific study in its entirety that flaws are discovered. Or, as the Lymphoma Foundation says,some researcherswill maintain that they will never draw a conclusion, but keep asking for more studies and more researchfunding "unless everyone, or almost everyone,who is exposed to a substancelater develops cancer." They say that some people still don't believe cigarette smoking causescancerbecausenot evervonegets it.

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a practicingphysicianin Alexandria,Virginia, For the pastthirty years,Dr. JanetteSherman., hasbeenan advocatefor patients'rights.In her bookLrft't DelicateBalance:Causes andPreaention of BreastCnncershewrites: There is a massing,in a few hands, of the control of production, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticaldrugs and appliances;control of the saleand use of medical and laboratory tests; the consolidation and control of hospitals, nursing homes, and home care providers. We are no longer people who become sick. We have become markets. Is it any wonder that prevention receivesso little attention?Canceris a big and successfulbusiness!'o At a 1999conferenceHelke Ferrie found evidencethat some pharmaceuticalcompaniesenjoy profits from both cancer-causingand cancer-treatingdrugs. She said that"Zeneca's annual revenues from the cancer drug tamoxifen are at $470 million; the same company also makes over $300 million annually on the carcinogenicherbicide acetochlorand other chlorine products."'7

Prescription Drugsand Cancer Common sensetells us that chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides are created specificallyto kill things, so it's doesn't take a lot of imagination to reabzethat they may also be toxic to humans. But when we look at prescription drugs we assumethat they are beneficial or harmless.In the beginning chapters of PowerAging we talked about the overuseof drugs in our society.But we still can't imagine our friendly family doctor prescribing a drug with drastic side effects.Yet it happens all the time. Antidepressanfs and Cancer. Researchersin Canadafound that dosesof three antihistamines -Claritin, Histamil, and fr1x1nv-enhanced cancer growth in mice. Two years later the same group of researcherspublished a study on the antidepressantselectiveserotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac.They found that SSRIs may-be associatedwith an increasedrisk of breastcancer."A 2000 study showedthat breastcancerrisk was seventimes greater in women taking Paxil.'oA follow-up study by the same investigators,following more than five thousand women, found a 70 percent increase,much lower than the previous study but still significant. In the first study women taking tricyclic antidepressantswere found to havetwice the risk of breast cancer compared to normal controls. Comments have been made that Paxil was only on the market for about three vears before the breast cancer caseswere diasnosed.2" Antihypertensives and Cancer. Power Agers should be alert to another study that indicates that women over age sixty-five who take certain blood pressure-loweringmedicationshavemore

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than twice the risk of developing breast cancer.The classof blood pressure-loweringdrugs testedare called calcium channel blockers,or CCBs. Common types of CCBs include verapamil, Diltiazem, ancl \ifeclipine. -\ further warning should go to women who are taking hormone replacementtherapv u ith estrogenin addition to calcium channelblockers.The women in the studr taking both drugs appearedto havethe most risk. Other previous studieson the calcium channelblockershaveindicated that the risk for all cancersis higher among people taking high dosesof thesemedications." Cholesterol-Lowering

Drugs and Cancer. Since cholesterol is believed ro be rhe "bad guy" in heart disease,most conr,entionalmedical doctors go after it tooth and nail. It turns out that teeth and nails might representa saferapproach.A review paper published in thep urnal of the American Medicul 'lssociution on all the availablesafety studies on cholesterol-lowering drugs (alsoknown as lipid-lou'eringdrugs) done on animalsshowsthe danger.Investigatorsmade sure the,vleft no stone unturned in collecting their baselinedata. Their sourceswere the 1992 and 1991 Phltsicinns'Desk Reference(PDR), studies from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and all publishedarticlesidentified by computer searching,bibliographies,and consultation with experts. Their findings were astounding. "All members of the rwo most popular classesof lipid-lor,veringdrugs (the fibrates and the statins)causecancerin rodents,in somecases at levelsof animal exposurecloseto those prescribedto humans."" It is through animal testing that scientistsfind out whether a drug is safeenough to investigate as a medication for humans. In spite of the fact that these lipid-lowering drugs were causing cancer in animals, they were tested and releasedto the public as if they were safe. The researcherswaffled when they reported on the possibility that lipid-lowering drugs could causecancer.They said that "evidence of carcinogenicity of lipid-lowering drugs from clinical trials in humans is inconclusive becauseof inconsistent results and insufficient duration of follow-up." We might ask whose fault was it that there wasn't enough follow-up! Certainly not the public's. Even though researchersare warning doctors that thesedrugs should be avoidedercept for short-term use,millions are taking thesedrugs for life! How disheartening.And you can be sure that "careful postmarketingsurveillance" oaerthe next seaeraldecades is just going to show us the rising "body count" and make us wonder why we didn't stop thesedrugs yearsearlier.It will also allow plentv of time for the drug companies to make as much money as possible from these deadly drugs. Especiallysince an aggressivepharmaceuticalmarketing campaign has rargeted half the population with slick television ads that sing the praisesof cholesterol-loweringdrugs. Some doctors who try to avoid drugs complain that thel' spend half their clinic time rrying ro talk people out of the drugs that are promored on TV.

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By 2000, not onl.vwas there a generalconsensusthat cholesterol-loweringdrugs were associated with cancerbut the mechanismfor how they causecancerwas alsouncovered.Apparently cholesterol-loweringdrugs promote the growth of new blood vessels,which may havethe potential to promote cancer.Tests were done in human cell samplesand in live rabbits showing that the cholesterol-lowering drug simvastatin (Zocor) seemsto activate a pathway through which cells communicate and act ver,vsimilarly to a naturally occurring growth factor. Growth factor is not just a "factor," it's a hormone. This study is saying that Zocor is a hormone-mimicking drug. To make matters even worse, simvastatin seemed to act on a different hormone called vascular endothelial grorn'th factor (VEGF) that alsostimulatesnew blood vesselgrowth. The researcherscouldn't make themselves say it, but an accompanyingeditorial spoke some truth. Dr. Michael Simons, of Beth Israel DeaconessMedical Center in Boston, concedesthat if statins do promote angiogenesis(the formation of new blood vessels),the effectsmay not alwaysbe helpful. This wish,v-washvstatement is followed by an admissionthat an exampleof those effectsmight be to increasethe growth of biood vesselsin canceroustumors.23 A study published a month follorving the VEGF stud,vfound that \i-EGF is associatedwith the spread of colorectal cancer.It further found that survival time lvas diminished in patients whose canceroustumors tested positive for VEGE2a Another team of researchersfound that VEGF plays a role in diabetic retinopathy,a complication of diabetesthat causesblindness."

Breast lmplantsand Cancer Breastimplants, both salineand silicone,poseanother threat to the body's immune svstem.zr'A thirteen-year study involving 13,500women conducted by the National Cancer Institute revealeda link betweenimplants and cancersof the lung and brain. It becameclear that women in the breast implant group were three times more likely to die of diseasesof the respiratory tract, primarily lung cancer)as the women in the plastic surgery control group, and trvice as likely to die of brain cancer.But the AssociatedPressreleaseabout the announcementshowedthe side-steppingaction on the part of the researchers.ttDr. Louise Brinton was careful to sa.vthat "the study demonstrated only a link betweenimplants and the two types of cancer,not a cause-and-effectrelationship." And she gavethe all too familiar researcher'sremark that we need more studies to reall,vknow what's going on. But I don't think scientistswill ever get to the point of taking a stand on anything. Dr. Brinton went even further to discredit the findings by saying that "its significance is unclear." What, we ask, could be more clear?We know that some scientistsstill refuse to sav that cigarettes causecancer,but can we afford to wait any longer before making dramatic changesin our chemical-filled lives?Dr. Brinton, for some reason,even tried to put a positive spin on the study. She said, "What the study showedis no differencefor most of the cancersites,which I think is

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good news. And for the few sites which we did find differences,we have no ready explanation. So I would not rvant to alarm women on the basisof one study." There's a ke,vu,ord: alarm. We don't want to alarm the public, we don't want people to get upset and sue us or stop using our products. Fortunately there was another interview with Dr. Diana Zuckerman, director of the National Center for Policy Researchfor Women and Families, who served on the study's scientific advisory panel. f)r. Zuckerman was more forthcoming and realistic. She said, "I see this as a warning. I think this is very alarming." However, she also remarked that you can't draw any conclusions from one study. I supposethis protects her from being hauled up on the carpet for "alarming" people. If an increasingarray of prescription drugs might be triggering abnormal cancercell production after only a few yearsof use, what will the results be after twenty years?This brings up the important point of the timing and impact of chemicalson our body. Dr. Sandra Steingraber, author of the book Liaing Domnstream:A Scientist'sPersonalInaestigationof Cancer,gave a keynote addressat the Everyda,vCarcinogensconferencein Canada.According to Dr. Steingraber, Each of us go through various what we call windows of vulnerability during our life span, during which time we are exquisitely sensitive to the effects of small amounts of chemicalsthat can set us up for future cancers,even though larger amounts at some other time when we're not so vulnerable might not have an effect. So in other words, we're not all one hundred fifty pound white men, which is the basis on which we historically have regulated a lot of toxic chemicals,and we are forced now by the new scienceto revisit that kind of regulation.28

Hormonesand Cancer I talked about hormones in Chapters 3 and 4 but what do we know about hormones and cancer? In Rnchel'sEnaironment6 Health lVewsthis important topic is met head on.'oThe author, Peter Montague, says that breast cancer kills 46,000 women in the U.S. each year) cutting short women's lives bv twentv vears.The human and economic costsare enormous. But Mr. Montague fears that a medical establishment dominated by male doctors pretends that the breast cancer epidemic will one day be reversedby some miracle cure, which we have now been promised for 50 years.Until that miracle arrives,we are told, there is nothing to be done except slice off women's breasts,pump their bodies full of toxic chemicals to kill cancer cells, burn them with radiation, and bury our dead.

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It seemsa very harsh statement but I've been saying the samething for countlessyears.And anyonewho stepsback and takesa closelook at the evidencewill agree. Mr. Montague continues, Meanwhile, the normal public health approachprimary prevention languisheswithout mention and without funding. We know what causesthe vast majority of cancers:exposure to carcinogens.What would a normal public health approachentaill Reducethe burden of cancerby reducing our exposureto carcinogens.One key idea has defined public health for more than 100 years:PREVENTION. But with cancer,everything is different. In the caseof cancer,prevention has been banishedfrom polite discussion. The balanceof this issueof Rachel'sIVewsis then taken up with a thorough review of a new book by medical doctor Janette Sherman, who challengesthe cancerestablishmentwith a hardhitting book of irrefutable facts. Dr. Sherman says,"If cancersare not causedby chemicals, endocrine-disruptingchemicals,and ionizing radiation, what are the causes?How elsecan one explain the doubling, since 1910,of a woman's likelihood of developing breast cancer,increasing in tandem with prostateand childhood cancers?"She continues,"Actual prevention means eliminating factors that causecancerin the first place." Specifically addressingbreastcancer,Dr. Sherman asks,"What is the messagerunning through all of these'risks'?Hormones, hormones,and hormones.Hormones of the wrong kind, hormones too soon in a girl's life, hormones for too many years in a woman's life, too many chemicals with hormonal action, and too great a total hormonal load." Peter Montague and Dr. Sherman agree that "there is something in the environment of the U.S. (and other western industrial countries) causing an epidemic of this hormone-related disease.The medical researchestablishmentlikes to call it 'lifestyle factors' but it's really environment. Air, food, water, and ionizing radiation." Voice of Experience-Grace I hnd breastcancer-nzw gzne! lVo indicationsof an)/ cancer.

HormoneReplacementTherapy(HRT)and Cancer A 2000 study links hormone replacementtherapy (HRT) with increasedbreast cancer risk in postmenopausalwomen. We found out in the 1980sthat estrogenprescriptions used to treat menopausalsymptoms causeduterine cancer.The pharmaceuticalcompanies'answer to that problem was to use a synthetic progesteronealong with estrogento supposedlystop any side effects. And the effects of the combination had never been adequately tested, until now. This

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2000 study found that the combination of progestin and estrogen causeseven more breast cancer risk than estrogen therapr alone. A June 2003 study' found that women on long-term hormone replacement therap"vhad an increasein breast cancer, strokes, and dementia. More than 3,500 women taking progestin and estrogen were followed for five years.The addition of progestin to estrogentherapv resulted in an increasedrisk of breast cancerby 24 percent, which was four times higher than estrogentherap,valone. This study provides the strongest evidence to date that progestins not onlv do not protect the breast from the (cancer-causing)effects of estrogen,but alsoincreasesubstantiallvthe estrogen-relatedincreasein breastcancer.30

Tamoxifenand Cancer To help deal with the epidemic of breast cancer,which in all likelihood is due to overuseof hormones,drugs, and chemicalsin the first place,another synthetic hormone, amazinglyenough, is being offered as a "cure." Tamoxifen is a svnthetic estrogen that apparently blocks natural estrogenfrom binding to breasttissuereceptor sitesand is supposedto cut down on the occurrence of breast cancer.Yet,,as I'r'e said earlier, there is er,idenceit is a carcinogen. The F'DA allowed it to be used as a preventive drug for long-term use in \\romen at high risk for breast cancer. But in 1996 the Wbrld Health Organization designated tamoxifen as a "probable carcinogen." Even so, it is still offered to all premenopausalwomen with breast cancer who test positive for estrogen hormone receptors and in all postmenopausalwomen with breast cancer. The manufacturers would like tamorifen to be a preventive treatment for all women at risk for breast cancer. However, two long-term studies found a fivefold-increased risk of another type of cancer,uterine cancer.One study followed I,372 patients on tamoxifen over nine years, and 23 of those women developed uterine cancer compared to only four women developing uterine cancer who were taking a placebo. A second study reported in the same paper, which followed a group of women over almost sevenvears,had the same findings.3rHow insidious that these cancer-causingdrugs are knowingly put on the market and it is only in "post marketing surveillance"that the true nature of the drug is realized. Let's look at the National Cancer Institute Web site. It is striking that the site contains no discussionof the causesof cancer-none at all. You may also be interestedin what the NCI considerscancer"prevention." The following list is as it appears,and in the order it appears,on the NCI Web site as preventive measuresfor breast cancer.'"Be awarethat every twelve seconds a woman dies of breast cancer. I. Tamoxtftn fo, Preaention oJ- Breast Cancer: Tamox'i,fenis a drug that blochsthe ffict

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includingendometrialcancer, may {rlsl increasethe riskof- gettingszmeotherserilusdisea,ses, stroke,ond bloodclotsin teins and in the lungs. Often doctors tell their patients about the benefits of tamoxifen and neglect to mention that they may be trading breast cancer for endometrial cancer.Why a toxic medication is the first advice offered to women to prevent breast cancer is a mystery. 2. Hormonal Factors:Hormonesproducedby the oaariesappearto increasea lDzman'sriskfor deaelopingbreastconcer.The remoaalof lne 0r both oaoriesreducesthe risk. The useof drugs the production0J' estrlgenmay inhibit tumor cell growth. The useof hormone that suppress with an increasedrisk of replacementtherop.y,also called hormonetherapy, may be o,ssociated may also be deaelopingbreastcancer,mlstly in recentusers.The useo/' oral contrnceptiaes with a slight increasein breastcu,ncerrisk. associated Surgical removal of the ovariesseemsa very extreme and even tragic approach to preventing breast cancer. Beginningto menstruatent an older age and ha,ainga full-term ltregnancyreducesbreast o greater cancerrisk. Also, o rDlmanmho has herfi,rst child beforethe age o.f 20 experient-es in breastcuncerrisk than a Dlman who has neaerhod children0r mho has herfi,rst decrease o rDzman'srisk of deaelat a later a,geincrectses child after the ngeof 35.Beginningmenopuuse oping breastcancer. ot a 3. Rndiation: Studieshaae shomnthat reducingthe numberof chestx-ro,Js,especiall.y the risk of breastcancer.Radiotion treatmentfor childhoodHodgkin's )/lung age,decreases lymphomamay put rDlmenat a greater riskfor breastcancerlater in life. A small numherof breastcancercasescan be linked to radiation exposure. Limiting the number of chest X rays is good advice.The samecan be said for mammogram X rays. Nothing about mammograms appearshere becausethey are widely used to detect breast abnormalities;however,thermography is becoming a more acceptedscreeningtool. It's lessinvasive,has no side effects,is not painful, and does not bruise breast tissue as mammograms do. 4. Diet nnd Lifestyle: Diet is beingstudiedas a riskfnctor for hreastcancer.Studiesshomthat in populntionsthat cznsttmea high-fat diet, rDzmenare mzre likely to die of breastcancerthan wumenin populationsthat consumea low-fat diet. It is not known tf a diet low infat will prerisk oJ' breast a,IDoman's aent breastconcer.Studiesalsoshowthat certainz,itaminsma)/decrease

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cancer,especiallltpremenopausalDzmenat high risk. Exercise,especiallyin young Domen,maJ decrease hormoneleu^els and contributeto o decreased breastconcerrisk. Breastfeedingmay also decrease a Dlman's risk of breastcancer.Studiessuggestthcr,tthe consumptionof alcohol is associatedwith a slight increasein the risk of deaelopingbreastconcer.Postmenopausalmeight gain, especialljtafter naturol menopauseand/ or after age 60, may increasebreastcancerrisk. All of this is verv important information that should be shouted from the rooftops. In fact, this material should havetopped the list, not appearedhalfway through. Not to mention that rhe wishy-washyway in which this section is written seemsto imply that the NCI isn't convinced any of this information is reliable. 5. Prolthylactic Mastectomy: Following cancerrisk nssessment and counseling,the remoaal of both breastsmay reducethe risk of breastcancerin womenwith a,family history of breastcrrncer. This advice is the most shocking of all. Worse, it is being followed by terrified women who don't understandthat the causesof cancerare known and cancercan be prevented. 6. Genetics:Womenwho inherit specfficgenesore at a greater rish.for deaelopingbreastcancer. Researchis underwql t0 deaelopmethodsof identtfuing high-risk genes. There hasbeen a considerableamount of researchfocusedon the geneticcauseof all cancers, not just breast cancer.Certainly the participants in the conference"Everyday Carcinogens" do not believe that cancer is genetically inherited. Even if cancer is causedby faulty genesit is impossibleto treat until we find out how to safely manipulate genes. Fenretinideand raloxifene are tmo other drugs that are beingstudiedfor their usefulness as potential breastcancerpreaentionagents. This is yet another proposeddrug solution to a condition that manv researchersare saying is due to the chemicalsand toxins in our environment.

ARREST-ING TH-ECANCERPROCESS I've spent a lot of time telling you in Chapter 3 and in this chapter what causescancer.Now let's find out ways of increasing our odds of staying healthy and preventing cancer. In her article "New Perspectivesin the War on Cancer," Helke Ferrie offers the following strategiesgleaned from attending conferences,doing interviews with top cancer researchers,and from material published by the World Health Organization.

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Avoid Known Cancer-CausingSources 1. Do not smoke,or tolerate smoking, in your family's presence. 2. Avoid excessiveexposureto sunlight and ultraviolet rays. 3. Do not considerbreastimplants. 4. Do not use dark hair dyes;check out safealternatives. 5. Avoid perfumes,air-fresheners,and perfumed deodorizersand antiperspirants.If they contain benzene,aluminum, lemon-scentedchemicals,or lack a full list of all ingredientsto permit a checkup in a toxicology manual-do not use them. 6. Treat all cosmetic products with extreme suspicion until you have proof positive that they contain no known carcinogens;safealternativesexist. 7. Avoid dry-cleanedclothes;find a non-chemicaldry cleaner. B. Avoid chlorinated water. 9. Do not drink fluoridated water or use fluoridated toothpaste. 10. Avoid electromagneticfields (EMUs), especiallywith children. EMUs havebeen linked to childhood leukemiaand brain cancers.Use appropriateprotection on your computer screen,avoid using a microwave oven, avoid living near h.vdrotowers. 11. Do not use hormone disrupting or mimicking substancessuch as chemical pesticides,herbicides,fertilizers, fungicides,and bug killers. 12. Do not use cleaning,polishing, renovationmaterialsin your home that list unspecified"inert ingredients." If they havetoxic warning symbols;require calling a doctor; are "corrosive"; give specialdisposalinstructions; or require "wellventilated areas" fbr use-look for substitutes.If you cannot avoid some of these substances(e.g.,oil paint,,furniture stripper, car maintenancematerials,etc.), wear the best charcoal-filtered mask availableand mintmize exposure,especiallyto skin and lungs. 13. Reduceconsumption of salt-cured,smoked,and nitrate-cured foods. 14. Do not use the meat or dairy products from animals routinely treated with antibiotics and raised with hormones. Safe,certified organic milk and meat products are widely availablein health food storesand some grocery stores.Better still, for you, the planet, and the animals,,become a vegetarian. 15. Never heat shrink-rn'rappedfoods or food in plastic containers.The plastic molecules migrate into the food when heated.They are xenobiotics. 16. Avoid food additives, especiallyRed Dye No. 3 found in most junk foods and many pop products. Avoid emulsifiers such as carrageenin;do not consume hydrogenated vegetableoils or margarine. 17. Limit sport fish consumption to the guidelinesprovided seasonallyby the government.

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18. Do not drink or eat foods that contain sugar substitutessuch as NutraSweet, aspartame,etc., and avoid refined sugar,which usually containssilicon. Stevia, unpasteurized hone.v,maple syrup, and brown rice syrup are healthy substitutes easilyavailable. 19. Avoid antibiotics unless)'our doctor has done the necessarytest to identify the exact bacteriathis antibiotic kills (exceptin extreme emergencies,e.g.,meningitis); keep treatment period to a minimum. 20. Avoid prescription drugs unless .vourdoctor also gives you a photocopy of the full drug information from the annually updated PDR (Physicians'Desk Reference)and explainsthis information to you; if the drug requires regular liver function tests, insist on discussingalternativesor keep treatment to the minimum. 21. Avoid birth control pills, antihvpertensives,antidepressants, hormone replacement therapv in pill form (toxic to the liver), and do not take tamoxifen preventively; get the full data on those drugs; check them out first on the Internet at www.preventcancer. com. 22. Do not invest your savingsin known cancersourcepolluters.

Do SomethingConstructiveAbout Cancer 1. Have your mercury amalgamsremoved by a dentist trained in the proper protocol. 2.If vou are overweight,haveyour hormone levelscheckedand find out if you have food allergies.Overexposure to estrogen,lack of progesterone,thyroid problems brought on by pesticideexposure)or an adaptationto allergenicfoods (often wheat products and refined sugar) are frequent causesof obesitt',which promote cancer through excessiveestrogenand pesticidestorage. 3. Exerciseregularly and moderately-. 4.F'at cruciferousvegetables(cauliflower,brusselssprouts,broccoli, etc.),preferably organically grown; if that doesn't fit your budget, wash all your fruits and vegetables in VegiWash.This will remove pesricidesurfaceresidues. 5. Buy your foods in glasscontainers;avoid cansand plastic. 6. Take supplements,especiallyvitamins C and E, and minerals such as magnesium. Check out the literature and take chargeof your health. If you need hormones, considerprimarily natural ones and/ or transdermally administeredvarietiesin the smallest possibled6sss-1hey bypassrhe liver. 7. Join a health or canceractivist group. B. Start a pesticideeducation group in your neighborhood;demand from your local representativesmandatory toxicology disclosureof all chemical ingredientsbeing

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sold today; approachvour local golf coursemanagerand discussalternativewavs of maintenance;go to vour citv council and get them to explore alternativesto chlorine in public srvimming pools and to put a stop to the use of chlorine and fluoride in the water supply. 9. Read theJournal of PesticideRffirm for basic information. Read Steingraber's ed., 1999(paperback).Read R. N. Proctor's CancerWrs, Liaing Downstreu,m,Znd 1995.Don't go shopping without Dr. Epstein's Sa.feShoppersBihle,Znd ed., 1999, or Additiae Alert,1999.If ,vouhavereasonto be concernedabout cancer,read Dr. PreaentionProgrom,Znd ed.,1999,and give it to your Epstein's The BreastCa,ncer daughters, women friends, and others. 10. If you havebeen recently diagnosedrvith cancer,searchthe Web and the literature for the latest alternative treatments. Your doctor is no doubt sincere,but possiblv functions on automatic pilot, especiallvif he or she relies on drug representatives insteadof the medical journals. 11. Thoughtfully consider,but carefullv doubt all information (including this article) and start vour own search.Only a determined consumer revolt and informed resistancewill turn the cancertide.33

THERAPIESFOR CANCER COMPLEMENTARY We know now what we can do to prevent cancer,and how we mav avoid sourcesof cancer: We must turn our backs on chemicalsand detoxif.vour bodies.I'm not going to describethe dozens of anticancermodalitiesthat are prescribedby complementarvalternativemedicine doctors or naruropathic doctors. That is best done on an individual basis.In this section I'll talk about some common, accessibleanticancer nutrients. First, however,we need to understandwhat happenswhen chemicalsenter the bod-v,so we can learn how to support the bod,v'sown abilitv to thrvart them. We touched on this in Chapter 3, but it's worth a review becauseit helps you understand how you can support your bod.v'sabilitv to defend itself. The long and slippery road to cancer begins when a toxin enters the bodl'-and is filtered through the liver. Detoxifying liver enzvmes single out the torin as a foreign entitl,'-and try to attach it to a neutral substanceso that it can be ushered out of the body through the urine or feces.The water-solubletorins are the easiestones to deal with. But the fat-solubleones, like pesticidesthat bind to fat cells,can form evenmore toxic chemicalswhen the liver tries to disarm them. These sinister chemicalsare the ones that bind with our own cellular DNA, where the-v causemutations and cancers.When mutations occur in tumor suppressorgenesthey can no longer stop cancercells and they grow out of control. The growth of cancercells is supported

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by their abilit,v:to form their o\\rn blood vessels.They also thrive on estrogen, which is everyn'here in our environment in the form of xenoestrogens,or chemicalsthat mimic estrogen.

PreventingGeneMutation We learned in Chapter 3 and also earlier in this chapter that canceris causedwhen genemutation occurs.The first lines of defenseagainstthe many carcinogensin our diet are antioxidants that prevent gene mutation. As tt'e know; antioxidants also act as free radical scavengers.Many antioxidants that prevent gene mutation have been identified in fruits and vegetables,the most potent being the indole-3-carbinols,the chlorophylls and chlorophyllin.3'Chloroph.v--llin is the modified' water-soluble form of chloroph.vll that has been tested as an antimutagenic agent for more than twenty Vears. In one of the great ironies of natural-product science,it seemswe now have a very large body of data concerning the anticancer,,antimutagenic,antioxidant, and potentiallv life-extending benefits of chlorophy'-llinprocessedfrom chlorophyll, but much less information on the effects of natural chlorophyll itself. For example, chloroph.vllin can cross cell membranes, organellemembranes,and blood-brain barriers, while chlorophvll cannot. Chlorophyllin even enters into the mitochondria, the energy-producingorganellesof the cell rvhere91 percent of oxygen reductions occur and where the majority of free radicalsare produced.'5Chlorophyllin neutralizesall the major reactiveoxygen species,such as superoxideradical, hydrogen peroxide, singlet oxygen,and even the most dangerouslyreactivehydroxyl radical at very low doses.It has been shown to be a potent mitochondrial antioxidantthat not onll protectsmitochondria from their own auto-oxidation (consideredto be one of the major componentsof aging),,nbut also protectsmitochondria from external chemicalsand radiation.rTBut I imagine that anything the processedchlorophyllin can do, the natural chlorophyll can do as well or evenbetter! In Chapter 9I'll talk about how you can get large amounts of chlorophy-llin your diet by juicing and eating severalservings of vegetablesa day. Antioxidant supplementshave become popular becausethey reduce gene damageinflicted by free radicals.You will also notice that each of these supplementsstrengthensthe immune system. In essence,I'm not giving .vou a vitamin drug to prevent or treat cancer,I'm recommending the proper nutrients that are necessaryfor your own amazingand vital immune system to be able to do its job. If you are deficient in even one of the nutrients you need, then your whole body suffers.Even so,it may take some time for that deficiency ro give way to chronic diseaseor cancer'and you won't even know the reason why. But on the Power Aging program you will be filled with the nourishment of organic foods, plenty of freshlv made vegetablejuices and green drinks, and lots of oxygen from regular exercise,and lvill not experiencethesedeficiencies. You can alsoadd supplementsto your program for extra insurance.

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Let's look at the list of eas\-to-find nutrients that can be used in our fight againstcancerand to boost the immune system in its effort to stay healthy and cancer-free.Much of what You see here will be elaboratedon in further chapters.The dosagesfor cancer-preventionand health maintenancesupplementsare listed in Chapter I 1. For cancertreatment dosages,which may be higher or lorverdepending on your condition, pleaseconsult your holistic health doctor.

Vitamins Vitamin A, h fat-soluble vitamin that enhancesimmunit-v againsttumor cells." You will be getting lots of vitamin A and its precursor,beta-carotene)in your fresh vegetablejuices and green drinks. Folic Acid. A B vitamin that is abundant in green vegetablesas well. Vitamin B' A B complex vitamin, which is important for a strong immune s)'stemand nervous system.This B vitamin is necessarvfor RNA and DNA s.vnthesis;making natural tryptophan in the body to elevatemoods; making red blood cells; metabolizing fat and protein; and inhibiting tumor grolvth.3e Vitamin C. A water-soluble vitamin, which is also going to be hig'h in .vourfreshly made iuices. Citrus fruits, broccoli, and most other fruits and vegetablescontain hig'h amounts of vitamin C. It's necessaryfor a strong immune system and protects against cancer.It's a powerful antioxidant and boosts certain enzymes in the body that destroy free radicals.*"Linus Pauling was famous for proving that vitamin C cuts down symptoms of a cold but he also did important work on vitamin C's beneficialeffect on colon polyps and colon cancer. Vitamin E A fat-soluble vitamin that protects cell membranes and is necessaryfor a strong immune system.

Minerals Calcium, A mineral that's required in more than trace amounts. Studies show that people with colon cancerare calcium deficient. But it must be taken in conjunction with magnesium in a 1:1 ratio for the best utilizatronof calcium. Both minerals are required for hundreds of functions in the body'. lodine. A trace mineral that is verv important in maintaining a healthy thyroid. The th,vroid, rn turn, is responsiblefor the metabolism that occurs in every cell in the bod--l'.

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Manganese. A fface mineral that is part of the antioxidant system, superoxide dismutase,and as such is important as a cancerpreventive. Molybdenum. A trace mineral that is required in microgram amounts. It is essentialin several enzvme systemsin the bod"vand assiststhe liver in detoxifying drugs and toxins. Selenium. A, trace mineral that works in associationwith vitamin E; togerher they could be called the "anti-cancer twins." Manv studies have shown the benefit of selenium. Selenium is a necessarycomponent of a major antioxidant systemcalled glutathione peroxidaseand is therefore necessaryin liver detoxification pathways.Selenium works at the level of DNA synthesisand stabilizes the structure of the cell membrane. Unfortunately selenium deficiency is common in the population and evenmore so in cancer.Heavy metals like cadmium (from smoking), mercury (from dental amalgamsand fish), and lead (from industrial and auto pollution) inactivateselenium.a' Zinc, A trace mineral that has gained a lot of attention becauseit is used in the form of throat lozengesfor colds to help kill virusesin the throat. However, it should not be used alone; it needs to be balancedwith copper. For every 20 mg of zinc you need from 1_2 mg of copper in vour supplement program. Ztnc is a cofactor in the superoxidedismutaseantioxidant enzyme system. Low zinc levelsmeansnatural killer cells are lessactiveand thereforelessableto keep the body free of foreign bodies and precancerouscells."

EssentialFats Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Found in flaxseedoil and fish oils, ome ga-3 fatry acidscan'r be made in the body but must come from our food. The omega-3 fatty acids are necessaryin the manufacture of our hormones, important for our heart, and necessaryfor the development of our brain. They also play a role in preventing cancer.

Herbsand Foods Bromelain, An enzyme product usually derived from pineapple stems.It has been used to rreat inflammation in all civilizations that grow pineapplesand is used in many alternative meclicine cancerprotocols. Chlorella. A freshwater single-celled green algae consisting of 60 percent protein, high levels of chlorophyll and vitamin A, and dozensof other nutrients. It's being researchedas both an antiaging supplement and a cancerpreventive.

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Garlic. This herbal condiment has strong anti-infective properties.Hundreds of studies have been done over the vears to show its beneficial effects. Ginkgo Biloba. The leavesof the ginkgo tree have been used for centuries in Chinese medicine for lung problems,but researchis erposing its effectsagainstcancerand as an antioxidant. Pau d'Arco. The pau d'arco tree does not support the growth of fungus on its bark. It grows in South America, where it is knor,vnto have antifungal and anticancer properties. Sea Vegetables. Sea vegetablss-1hs more acceptablename for seaweed-such as kelp contain an abundanceof minerals, especiallyiodine.

Researchon Diet for Cancer We havethe abovelist of supplementsto guide us in cancerprer,ention.Nor,r'let's look at the sciencebehind diet and supplements.Most of this researchis going to sound verv simple and obvious, and you're going to wonder whv I've included all thesestudieson diet. But it is onl.vbecause thesestudieshavebeen presentedin scientific journals that anr.credenceis given to the t-vpeof Power Aging diet that I am advising.It's an unfortunate fact that even common sensehas to be "scientifically proven" todal'.These are the types of facts vou need to use when your friends and relativesask you why vou won't indulge in fried meat, white bread, cakes,cookies,and candies! Simopoulos reviewsthe "Mediterranean diet" and its effectson aging and chronic disease. He found that there have been extensivestudies on the pre-1960straditional diet of Greece, which consistedof a high intake of fruits, vegetables(particularl-vwild plants),,nuts, and cereals with more sourdoughbread than pasta;olive oil and olives;cheesebut lessmilk; more fish than meat; and moderate amounts of wine. Detailed study of the diet of Crete shows a number of protective substances,such as selenium, glutathione, a balancedratio of (n-6):("-3) essential fatty acids (EFA),, high amounts of fiber, antioxidants (especiallv resveratrol from wine and polyphenolsfrom olive oil), vitamins E and C. Simopoulos agreesthat some of thesenutrients havebeen shown to be associatedwith lower risk of the diseasesof aging, including cancer.*' Fortes and a group from the Department of Epidemiologr,',Lazio Regional Health Authority, Rome, Italy, surveyed the diet of 162 independent residents in a home for the elderl,l'.The-v found that high intake of ascorbicacid, riboflavin, and linoleic acid was associatedwith a 50-60 percent decreasein mortality risk. The.v concluded that high consumption of meat u'asassociated with a higher risk of mortality among subjectswith chronic diseases.And frequent consumption of citrus fruit, milk, and yogurt; low consumption of meat; and high intake of vitamin C. riboflavin. and linoleic acid are associatedwith longevitl.++

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A review study b1'Mevdani found "further support for the consumption of fruit and vegetables,which contain severalforms of ph.vtochemicalsrvith antioxidant activitg in order to reduce the risk of cardiovasculardiseaseand cancer,the leading causesof morbidity and mortalitv among the elderl]'."0t Bonnefov et al, in their article on antioxidantsto slow aging, say that epidemiologicaldata suggestthat antioxidants ma-yhave a beneficial effect on many age-relateddiseases,including cancer.He and his colleaguescomment that "the beneficialimpact of antioxidantson various age-relateddegenerativediseasesmay forecastan improvement in life span and enhancequality of life...antioxidant-rich diets with fruit and vegetablesshould be recommended."*" Bouic from the Faculty of Heaith Sciences,University of Stellenbosch,South Africa, writes a review on the role of phy-tosterolsand phytosterolins (derived from plant sources)in modulating the immune system.Bouic saysthat plant sterolswere chemically describedas far back as 1922, but until fifteen years ago their role in health had been under-researchedand underestimated. Not only do the-vlorverblood cholesterol,but the most recent researchhas shor,vnthat phytosterols decreaseinflammation and stimulate the immune svstem in cancer patients. Bouic also found that since 1990,studieshaveshown the abilitl'.of phvtosterolsto modulate canceris due to its effectson human lymphocytes.aT Salminen and a group of researchersat the Department of Radiotherapyand Oncology;University of Turku, Finland, researchedthe dietary attitudes of rvomen who were diagnosedwith breastcancer.Thirty percent of breastcancerpatients changedtheir diets by reducing animal fat, sugar,and red meat and increasedconsumption of fruit and vegetables.The researchersreported that they expresseda concern that they could not get diets appropriatefor their disease from their hospital treatment center.+s A researchfacility in France decidedto study the relationshipbetweendiet and the risk of lung cancer in New Caledonia in the South Pacific. Between 1993and 1995they analyzeddata from 134 patients with a new diagnosisof lung cancer.In the men) high consumption of dark-green, leafy vegetableswas associatedwith decreasedrisk of lung cancer,particularlv among Melanesians. A similar protectiveeffect was also suggestedfor high consumption of poultry and fresh fish.*' Harnack and colleaguesat the Division of Epidemiology;School of Public Health ar rhe University of Minnesota wanted to study the adherenceto sound nutrition in the Dietarv Guidelines for Americans and its associationwith the developmentof cancer.They studied 31,708postmenopausalwomen and found that for all cancers,including cancersof the colon, bronchials, [ung, breast,and uterus, the women's relative risk of getting cancerlessenedwith a greateradherenceto a healthy diet.5" Lahmann and colleaguesfrom the Department of Medicine, Lund Universitv, Malmo, Sweden, wanted to study the relationship of high Body Mass Index as a risk factor for postmenopausal breast cancer. They collected data from the Malmo Diet and Cancer Studv that

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followed a group of I2,159 postmenopausallvomen since age t\\'enty'.They found weight galn and body fat can indeed be a predictor of breastcancer.t' Kasim-Karakas and a group from the Departments of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinolog,r,', Clinical Nutrition, and Vascular Medicine at the Universitv of California at Davis observedthat if there is more biologicallf inactive estrogenb,v-productreleasedinto the urine compared to a biologically active estrogenby-product, there is a lower risk of breast cancer. They also observedthat a high fiber intake is associatedwith decreasedcancerrisk. Therefore they studied the effect of prunes with both soluble and insoluble fiber on the rate of estrogen by-product elimin ate.52 Burdette and a large group of researchersfrom the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosyand UIC/NIH

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and College of Pharmacy;University of Illinois, investigatedreports that the herb black cohosh treats menopausalsymptoms and has an effect on breast cancer.The researchersconcluded that their data suggeststhat black cohoshcan protect againstcellular DNA damage." Parcellreviervsthe importance of sulfur in human nutrition and as applied to medicine and found, among other things, that sulfur compounds such as SAMe, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), taurine, glucosamineor chondroitin sulfate,and reduced glutathione mav be used in the treatment of a number of disorders,including cancer.He concluded that becausethere are verv few, if any, side effects with these sulfur compounds, and the potential for benefit is great, that human clinical trials should continue.sa

AlternativeMedicineand Cancer There are manv survey studies that estimate the high frequency of use of alternative and complementary medicine for treatment of various forms of cancer in spite of the fact that it's not "sanctioned" for cancertreatment. In this section I'll present some of those studies and then go into a handful of studies proving that various vitamins, minerals, and herbs are helping to prevent and fight cancer.Again, this is the type of information that you need to be armed with when your doctor says,"You get all the vitamins you need in your diet." I've done the research for you and it's only a drop in the bucket comparedto what is availablein the literature. Lengacher and colleaguesat the College of Nursing, University of South Florida, questioned a seriesof 105 women with breastcancerand found that 6'[ percent regularly used vitamins and minerals and 33 percent regularl.vused antioxidants,herbs,and health foods. Of the 105women,49 percent prayed and receivedspiritual healing,37 percent went to support groups, and 21 percent focused on humor or laughter therapl.. Massage lvas used b"v27 percent of all participants at leastonce after diagnosis.Complementary alternative medicine (CAM) was used in participants who had undergone previous chemotherapv treatment and those with more than

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a high school education. Being less than satisfiedwith their primary physician was associated with patients' more frequent CAM use.The authors concluded that their studiesfound hieher CAM use than in previous studies.tt Another frequencv-of-use stud-vwas done in the University of California, San Francisco, obstetricsclinic. Intenierving 41 women rvith ovarian cancer,Powell et al found that 51 percent had taken herbs at some point since they were diagnosedwith ovarian cancer.Most herbs were taken during chemotherapli.Only 12 percentsaw or had their herbs prescribedby an herbalist or other health practitioner."' Tough and his group in Alberta, Canada,examined the frequency of use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) for patients with cancer of the colon and recrum. The results showedthat 70 percent (871) of I,210 participantscompletedthe questionnaire,and 49 percent used CAM. CAM therapl'usagein order of frequency were psychologicaland spiritual therapies (65 percent), vitamins and minerals ('16percent), and herbs (12 percent).Sixty-eight percenr of CAM usersinformed their medical doctors, and 69 percent used CAM after conventionalcare.-';

Herbsfor Cancer Many studies are being performed using herbs to treat cancer with excellentresults. Zhao and a group at ShanghaiUniversity found that two Chineseherbal formulas, one called ChineseJianpi herbs and one called SRRS, inhibit gastric cancercell growth.ssAt the Cancer ResearchInstitute at New York Medical College, Hsieh and his group studied the effects of an herbal formula called Equiguard on prostate cancer.Their results indicated that this formula was effective in killing prostatecancercells and could be consideredas a viable treatment for prosrarecancer.t, Kapadia and his group at Howard University, School of Pharmacy, studied a number of herbal products in the lab and their activity againstEpstein-Barr virus antigen, which servesas a model to test antitumor agents.In this experiment thirtv-six extractsof thirtl'-two herbs belonging to t\\'enty-sevenfamilies in use as herbal remedieswere studied. They included ginkgo, black cohosh, echinacea,kava-kava,saw palmetto, turmeric, angelica,wild yoffi, cat's claw, passionflower, muira puama, feverfew,blueberry, chasteberry,licorice, nettle, goldenseal,pygeum, ginger, valerian,and hops. Turmeric showedthe most potent anti-Epstein-Barr virus activity, which was ten times more than passionflower,next in the order of activity. Severalof the herbal remedies testedinhibited the Epstein-Barr virus by more than 90 percent.The group also reported for the first time the activitiesof sixteennew medicinal plants as potential anticancerherbs.60 Many researcherslike Abdullaev at the National Institute of Pediatricsin Mexico City make the comment that consideringthe prevalenceof cancerand the fact that it is a leading causeof death, it is important to investigatereadily availablenatural substancesfrom plants, vegetables, herbs, and spicesthat might be useful in the prevention and treatment of cancer.Abdullaev

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focuseson saffron from the crocus plant, which is used as a spice, a food coloring, and a medical drug. This review paper shows that there is a growing body of researchthat has demonstrated saffron extractspossessanticancerand cancerpreventiveproperties.o' Carnesecchiand a group of researchersin France studied the action of geraniol,a component of essentialoils of fruits and herbs in human colon cancercells.They found that geraniol caused a 70 percent inhibition of cell growth with no signsof toxicity.ot Surh and coworkers were interested in the effects of plant chemicals in turmeric and red pepper on various stagesof cancer.They found that turmeric and red pepper exert antitumor effectsby suppressingtumor promotion of RNA.63 Tatman and Mo at the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciencesat Texas Woman's University concur with numerous researcherswho report the beneficialassociationof fruits, vegetables,and plants in preventing cancer.Their researchwas focused on what part of the plant was the most active in this regard. They concluded that isoprenoids,a broad classof plant chemicals found everywherein the plant kingdom, suppressthe growth and spreadof tumor cells and the growth of implanted tumors."{ Wargovich and his group acknowledgethat herbs for medicinal purposeshavebeen used b-v most everv culture, both ancient and modern, throughout the world. They focus on the natural anti-inflammatorv properties that are very common in herbs such as green tea, turmeric, rosemary, feverfew,and others. They conclude that becausenonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associatedwith a reduced risk for severalcancers,then natural plant anti-inflammatoriesshould be investigatedas possibleanticanceragents.65 Sadavaand colleaguesat City of Hope Medical Center in California studied the pharmacolog1,', cell biologl', and molecular biology of a particular type of lung cancercalled small-cell lung carcinomaby observing thesecancercells treated with four extractsof Chineseherbal medicines that are in common use in alternativecancertherapies.They found that Chineseherbal medicine extractsOLEN, SPES and PC-SPES kill lung cancercells but not normal cells in a way that is similar to conventional chemotherapeutic drugs but without the side effects.6r' Apparently some forms of PC-SPES havebeen either intentionally or unlvittingl,v contaminated with certain medicinal drugs, therefore the trDA banned their use.This is especiallytragic since, as the following studies demonstrate, this formula seemsto have been having some remarkable results. Pirani reviewed the effects of PC-SPES herbal formula on prostate cancer and founcl that the prostate cancer marker prostate-specificantigen was lowered and qualit.v of life was improved. Pirani felt that clinical trials haveproven that PC-SPES is a valid treatment for prostate cancer but further study needs to be done to discover how, precisely',it works."t Chenn at New York Medical College went on to do this, studying what doctors call the "mechanism of action" of PC-SPES, which contains sevenherbs, and found that it is complex. It involves multiple

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metabolicpathways,with a crossoverof action such that the whole extract is much more effective than any of its parts."' Huerta and his group found that PC-SPES inhibits colon cancer growth. Mice given PCSPES had a 58 percent reduction in tumor number and a 56 percent decreasein tumor load."' Schwarz and his colleaguesstudied the possibleeffectsof the Chinese herb formulas SPES and PC-SPtrS for the hard-to-treat diseasepancreaticcancer.They found that both formulas had the potential to treat pancreaticcancerand should undergo proper clinical trials.70 Thomson and his group did a review of PC-SPES and its possibleuse in prostate cancer becausethey felt the present allopathic treatment of this diseasewas "woeful ineffective."T'Hovvever,Hsieh and his group at New York Medical College are trying to find the most active ingredient in PC-SPES, synthesizethat, and make it an anticancertreatment.T2

Calcium Researchersfrom Stockholm, Sweden,followed 61,463women over l1 vearsand observed572 incident casesof colorectalcancer.They found that high calcium intake may lower colorectal cancer risk.73Wu and a group at the Harvard School of Public Health also determined that higher calcium intake is associatedwith a reduced risk of distal colon cancer.T+

Garlic In Aging ResearchReaiem,Rahman finds that numerous studieson garlic indicate that it can help prevent arthritis along with cardiovasculardisease,inhibit platelet aggregation,thrombus formation, prevent cancer)diseasesassociatedwith cerebral aging, cataractformation, and rejuvenate skin, improve blood circulation and energy levels.He feels that there is strong evidencethat garlic's antioridant properties ma,veither prevent or delay chronic diseasesassociatedwith aging such as cancer.t'

CONCLUSION What have we learned from this in-depth look at cancer prevention and treatment? We've learned that you have a greater role to pla-vin keeping yourself cancer-freethan vou ever believed. You've learned that there's no magic pill or magic treatment that's going to cure you once vou're on the road to cancer.But you havelearned about some of the studies that are the basisof the Power Aging diet. And now vou can take a major detour torvardhealth by putting the lifestyle and cancer-preventiontechniquesI've outlined into action.Join millions of other people who are on the Power Aging wavelength and spread the word.

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STAYINGMENTALLYSHARPAS WE AGE Strafegiesfor FightingAlzheimer's, Parkinson 3, and Depression

',*, ho hasn't heard about Alzheimer's disease?Famous people get it, our friends and ,,i '';, ,i'i,, t', family members get it; it's becoming almost commonplace.The same is true of ,i' ,ii '!=i' i'i Parkinson's.Sadh; the fact that they are ubiquitous doesn't make theseconditions any lessdevastating.In this chapter I want to show you the problem that we are facing with the increasein "brain diseases"such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's,and then show you the researchthat indicates that we can take action to prevent and treat them. We need not live in fear of mental decline. First, however,I'll show you the reasonswhy our brains succumb to degeneration.You've heard about some of them alreadyin previous chapters:bad diets, toxins, and chemicalsin the environment and in our bodies.The evidenceis all there, documented in scientific journals, but allopathic medicine and scienceis still determined to find a drug to "cure" theseconditions. I don't believethat is going to happen. I don't believeit's even possible.Instead,I've seenthese conditions reversedon Power Aging protocols,and I believethey representthe best approach. Here y-ou'll find a general discussionof age-relatedbrain dysfunction, and two specific programs-one for Parkinson's,one for Alzheimer's-as well as a discussionof depression. As we age we suffer a progressive decline in our cognitive ability-basically

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memorize and recognize.This decline often begins with short-term memory loss and the inability to learn new information. Simple memorv deficits, if not addressed,can worsen over time. A group from the USDA-Neuroscience Laboratorg ResearchCenter on Aging at Tufts University, warns that by the year 2050, about 30 percent of the population will be age sixtyfive or older and at increasedrisk for neurodegenerativedisorderssuch as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson'sdisease.lWhatthis meansis that we need to act now to keep our minds sharp.

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WHATCAUSESTHE BRAINTO AGE PREMATURELY? Neurological diseasessuch as senilit-r,, dementia,and Alzheimer's manifest most commonly in the elderly The good ne\\rsis that many of the underl.ving reasonswhy people suffer memory loss and other neurologicaldisturbancescan be corrected. First, let's look at the factors that can causeage-relatedcognitir-edvsfunction: 1. Chronic inflammation, r,vhichinjures both cerebralblood vesselsand neurons (brain cells) 2. A bad diet that leadsto nutrient deficiencies(manv older peoplebecomedeficient in critical nutrients) 3. Hormonal imbalancesand decreasedlevelsof ke1''hormones,especiallyDHEA, thyroid, and testosterone(seeChapter rl) 4. A decreasein oxvgen to the brain cells becauseof impaired circulation due to disease (for erample, atherosclerosisor heart disease) 5. A lifetime of poor health habits (for example,smoking, drinking, and stress) 6. Declining energ).output of brain cells due to nutrient deficiencies 7. Essentialfattl'' acid deficiencies(everybrain cell requiresEFAs in its cell membrane) B. The damagingeffectsof chronic free radical exposure 9. Adverse side effectsfrom prescription medications

FREERADICALSAND ANTIOXIDANTS I've talked about free radicalsmanv times alreadr,;but they are such an important factor in aging that the.vbear additional mentioning in conjunction with neurologicaldisease.Once again, we knor'vthat free radicals are atoms with unpaired electrons that can causedamagein the normal metabolic processknown as oxidation. Brain cells are particularl,v vulnerable to oxidation becauseof their high-energ,vproduction; they-are constantly firing messagesback and forth. The more energv produced, the greater the number of damaging free radicals can occur. The destructive effectsof free radical activity havebeen implicated in many diseaseprocesses,including Alzheimer's and Parkinson'sdisease. Hallinell studied and reviewedthe action of free radicalsthat are produced in the brain on a minute-b-v-minutebasis.He sa1''s that some ariseby normal "accidentsof chemistry." He gives the erample of "leakage of electrons" from the energv-producing mitochondrial electron transport. Other free radicals,he savs,are generatedfor useful purposes,such as the role of nitric oxide in neurotransmissionand the production of oxvgen.But becausethe brain requires constantenergv in the form of ATP (adenosinetriphosphate)it consumesoxvgen rapidly, and it thus produces these "accidents of chemistrv" regularl.v.In order to deal with the constant

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production of free radicals, the brain contains a battery of antioxidant defenses.Two of the most important defensesare the mitochondrial superoxidedismutase(containing manganese) and glutathione.Halliwell reminds us that iron is a powerful promoter of free radical damage. Even though most iron in the brain is stored in ferritin, when the brain is damagedor injured, iron is releasedand causesmore injury. The importance of free radicalsand the aging brain is being studied fervently in the hopes of finding a drug that will stop free radicals.There are increasedlevelsof free radical damage to DNA, lipids, and proteins found in postmortem tissuesfrom patients with Parkinson'sdisease,Alzheimer's disease,and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.There is some speculationthat at least some of these changesmay occur early in diseaseprogression.Halliwell saysthese findings account for the rush to develop antioxidants that can cross the blood-brain barrier and decreaseoxidativedamage.Unfortunately natural antioxidantssuch as vitamin E (tocopherol), carotenoids, and flavonoids do not easily cross the blood-brain barrier. So other antioxidants must be found. Halliwell warned that little is known about the impact of dietary antioxidants upon the development and progression of degenerativebrain diseases,especiallyAlzheimer's disease, and that is where the researchshould begin. He mentioned that severaldrugs are already in therapeutic use and might be exerting some of their effectsb-vantioridant action. They-include selegiline(deprenyl), apomorphine and nitecapone.'However, we must all be very cautious about using chemical drugs that immediately place the burden of detoxification on our liver. That is why it is important to look for natural nutrients that have an impact on the brain and will not damagethe liver. In fact, there havebeen many studies,some of which I'11outline below,that shorn'ahealthy diet is beneficial to brain health. As you read them, remember these studies were not conducted on people eating organic diets, juicing, or taking powerful natural supplements.They were done on people who were simply adding more fruits and vegetablesto their diets. And e\renso, researchersare finding significant improvement in brain health. Drewnowski and Shultz reviewed the current government guidelines for a healthy diet, remarking that the exact same dietary recommendations were made to young adults, older adults, and the elderly. They questioned whether diets should be modified according to age, since different age groups require different nutrients and nutrient absorption lessenswith age. They reminded us that despite the fact there is a growing population of elderly adults, few studies have been done on their specific nutrient requirements.Yet there is a growing list of problems associatedwith aging, including physiological,psychological,economic, and social changesthat may adverselyaffect nutrition. Moreover, the elderly have,"a higher prevalenceof chronic disease,take multiple medications and supplements,and tend to be sedentary."The authors acknowledgethat simply living longer does not necessarilvmean living healthier.

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Indeed, in our efforts to increase longevity', qualit"v of life is something we must take into account. Drewnowski and Shultz concluded that "optimal nutrition promotesboth functional health status and mental well-being. Dietar,v diversit,vand variety promotes enjoyment and satisfaction with the diet. Regular physical activity promotes strength and endurance,helps to maintain appropriatebody weight, and contributesto independentphysicalfunctioning. Improving health-relatedquality of life is a ke,velement in promoting the health and well-being of older adults."' A researchteam lead bl,Cantuti-Castelvetri reviervedthe effectsof antioxidantson behavioral and cellular changesin the aging brain and found numerous studies that show positive benefits of antioxidantsin alterinpt,reversing,or preventing symptoms associatedwith aging. They also found experimentsthat examinedthe effectsof diets rich in fruits and vegetablesor herbal extractsin reducing certain types of cancerand cardiovasculardiseases.They said that evidenceemerging from such experiments suggeststhat these kinds of dietary modifications can. indeed. be beneficial.+ Joseph and a group of researchersat the USDA Human Nutrition ResearchCenter came to similar conclusions in another study on antioxidants.In this experiment, supplementsof strawberry blueberry, and spinach fed for eight rveeksto a group of rats were found to be effectivein reversingage-relatedneuronal and behavioraldeficits.5 Galli and a team at Tufts University did a study on rats and found that increasingtheir dietary intake of fruits and vegetableshigh in antioxidant activity can retard and even reverse age-relateddeclinesin brain function." A study published in the/aurnal of theAmericanGeriatricSociet.ycomparedthe link between antioxidant intake and memory performancein groups of older people.The study found that recall, recognition, and vocabularv were significantly related to vitamin C and beta-carotene levels.The levels of these antioxidants were found to be significant predictors of cognitive function even after adjusting for possibleconfounding variables.t Casadesusand his colleaguesat the Human Nutrition ResearchCenter on Aging at Tufts University reviewed the literature surrounding two antiaging strategies,caloric restriction (more on this later) and antioxidant foods and supplementation.They concluded that both approachesare successfulat protecting the brain from age-relatedoxidativedamage.t Voice of Experience-Athena lVomorePMS, n0 mlre c.ysticbreasts,Iand no moreJfatigueor depression!Allthis within six meeks on theprogram!

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wHATVouR BRAINNEEDS Your brain requires a lot of energy to perform its myriad functions. How,ever,with aging there is a decline in the ability of neurons to take up glucose(the primary fuel for the brain) from the blood and to produce energ)'.This decreasein energy production not only causesproblems with memory but also slows down metabolism,which results in the accumulationof cellular debris that eventuallykills brain cells.When enough brain cells have died from accumularedcellular debris, senilitv-setsin.

Vitamins There are manv supplements and nutrients that we cover in Chapter 6 and Chapter B that har,e the cumulative effect of nourishing the brain as well as the body. Vitamins can protect and enhanceour cognitive function, which meansour reasoning,intuition, and perception. B vitamins in particular plav an integral role in the functioning of the nervous system and help the brain synthesizechemicalsthat affect moods. A balancedcomplex of the B vitamins is also essentialfor energy and for proper production of hormones.One recent study determined not onl,v that low folate (a B vitamin) levels are associatedwith cognitive deficits, but also that patients treated with folic acid for sixty days showeda significant improvement in both memorv and attention." In a six-year study to determine the relationship between nutritional status and cognitive performance, 137 elderly people were studied and severalsignificant associationswere observed betweencognition and vitamin status.Higher intake of vitamins A, C, E, and B complex, both past and present was significantl-vrelated to better performance on abstraction and visuospatial tests.r0 In addition to a direct effect, we are alsolearning that vitamins indirectly impact mental function bv altering the levelsof harmful or beneficial substancesin the body. For instance,elevated homocvsteinelevels have been linked to heart diseaseand poorer cognitive function. Studies shou,that vitamin B.,and folate taken at higher than recommended dosagesreduced blood levels of homocysteine.One study revealedthat less-than-optimallevelsof vitamin B,,,vitamin B,r.,and folic acid can alsolead to a deficiencyof S-adenosylmethionine(SAMe). SAMe deficiencycan causedepression,dementia, or demyelinatingmvelopathy (a degenerationof the nerves)." In fact, we are finding out that we just can't function properly without a wide array of vitamins and minerals that act as necessarycofactorsin all the metabolic processesin the body. And unfortunately the typical American diet does not provide us with enough essential vitamins. Becausevitamin C and the B complex vitamins are water soluble and rapidly excreted from the body, therr must be replenished dailyr.Older people are at greater risk for vitamin deficiencybecausethey tend to eat lessof a variety of foods,,although their requirements

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for certain r,itamins such as Bn are actually higher. Older people may also have problems with efficient nutrient absorption from food. Even health.volder people often exhibit deficienciesin vitamin 8,,, vitamin 8,r,,and folate, as lvell as zinc. And I found more studiesthat show the absoluteneed for nutrients. An article published in describeda study of seventy-sixelderly males given vitamin Bo the journal Ps.lrhophonnucology versus placebo in relation to memorv function. The authors conclude that vitamin Bo improves the storageand retrieval of information in the elderlv patient.'' And an article published in the Archiaesof' Internal -Meditineconcludesthat both memory problems and neuropathy havebeen improved with vitamin B,, injections or supplementation.'tFurthermore, an article published in the lVem England Journal of Medicine concludes that manv common difficulties, such as might well be a product of vitamin B,, deficiency without memory loss and muscle rveakness, the normal clinical indicators.'tMeth-ylcobalaminis a coenz\rmeform of vitamin Bp that has been identified as a nutrient that is useful in treating neurological diseaseassociatedwith aging.Most sourcesof B,, come from meat products, not vegetariansources.So, if you are following a vegetariandiet, vou ma,vneed to take B,, supplements. Martin and his colleaguesrevier,vedthe many human trials using dietary sources of vitamins E and C and found that these nutrients may improve immunity, vascular function, and brain performance.They say that an optimal intake of thesenutrients hasbeen associatedwith decreasedrisk of developing cognitive impairments associatedrvith aging and should be studied further.'5 Villeponteau and colleaguesdiscuss the use of nutraceuticalsin the treatment of agerelated diseases,including Alzheimer's and Parkinson'sdisease.They reported on two human clinical trials using antioxidant supplements,and concluded that basedon the availabledata, human life expectancy can be significantly increasedb1''optimrzing diet and using nutritional supplements.r" Vatasseryand a group from the ResearchService at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, researchedthe use of high dosesof vitamin E in the treatment of central nervous sysrem(CND) disordersof the aged.They found that one study showedthat the use of 2,000 IU of alpha-tocopher.vlacetate(vitamin E) was beneficialin the treatment of Alzheimer's disease,and that tr,volarge clinical trials using 2,000 IU of vitamin E per day for two years suggest that vitamin E is relatively safe at this level. However, the-vcall for more clinical trials on the use of vitamin E in treatment of disordersof the CNS in the aged." I find it unfortunate that even when studiesshow the importance of vitamin supplementation, there is no call to implement its use. Researchersnever conclude that they must take action, but onl-v that the.vneed to conduct further studies.In doing So,they keep the grant their salariesflowing. It seemsthel'' care very little for the health of the people monev that pa--vs afflicted with the conditions they stud1..I can onlv assumethey believethe job of implementing

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their resultsbelongsto an appropriategovernmentbod-1rAnd unfortunatel.vthesegovernment bodies are often swayedby lobby groups hired by pharmaceuticalcompaniesto downplay the importance of nutrients and promote the use of drugs. I hope you can seemv point here that we can no longer wait for the government to tell us rvhat to do, or what to take, for our health. It's up to you to read, research,and find out for vourself rvhat makes-voufeel better. I've tried to lay the groundwork with these literature searchesfor the studies that prove diet and nutrients are the key to better physical,mental, and emotional health. These studies are also being conducted outside the United States.In Hamburg, Germany, Kontush and colleaguesin the Clinic of Internal N,{edicine,University Hospital Eppendorf,, investigatedthe influence of vitamins E and C on fat oxidation in Alzheimer's patients.They acknowledgedthat increasedoxidation is a feature of Alzheimer's diseaseand that low concentrations of the antioxidant vitamins E and C are found in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of Alzheimer's patients.The.v theorized that giving these supplementsmight dela,vdevelopment of Alzheimer's disease.Twenty patients were divided into two groups. One group r,l'asgiven 400 IU vitamin E and 1,000 mg vitamin C; the other group 400 IU vitamin E alone for one month. Supplementationwith vitamins E and C significantlv increasedthe concentrationsof both vitamins in plasmaand CSE which meant that susceptibilityof CStr and plasmalipoproteins to in vitro oxidation was significantly decreased.However the supplementationwith vitamin E alone,although it substantiallyincreasedits levelsin CStr and plasma,did not decrease the lipoprotein oxidizability:The researchersconcluded that there was a superiority of a combined vitamin E plus C supplementationover a vitamin E supplementationalone in Alzheimer's disease,and a biochemicalbasisfor its use." I feel this last study emphasizesa verv important point. Scienceusually studiesone thing at a time, one vitamin at a time, to the exclusionof all else.But the bod,vdoesn't work that way; it works synergistically as thousands of factors come into pla.l..So rve must remember that we are never going to find a single "magic pill" that will do it all. We haveto eat a varied diet and take a complex of nutrients in order to meet all our bod,v'smany requirements. Bourdel-Marchassonand colleaguesin France studied the blood of elderly Alzheimer's patients for antioxidant defensesand oridative stressmarkers. The subjects in this study were t\\rentynormally nourished patientswith Alzheimer's diseaseand twentv-three healthy elderly control subjects.The"v found lower plasma concentrationsof vitamin E and vitamin A in the Alzheimer's group than the normal healthy elderl,vcontrols. They concluded that these antioxidant vitamins had been consumedas a result of ercessiveproduction of free radicalsin Alzheimer's patients.'e Desnuelle and a group of researchersfrom the PhysicalMedicine and Rehabilitation Service in Nice, France,saythat there is evidencethat oxidative stressmav be involved in the pathogenesis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,also knorvn as Lou Gehrig's disease).They. sa).that

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past researchshowsthat the antioxidantvitamin E slowsthe onset and progressionof paralysis in mice. Their study using 500 mg twice daily of alpha-tocopherol(vitamin E) was designedto determine its effectson ALS. The study recruited 289 patientswith ALS for lessthan five vears. They were on an ALS drug called riluzole. They receivedeither vitamin E or placebofor one year.The results were that patients receivingriluzole vitamin E remained longer in the milder statesof ALS, and at three months there were changesin biochemical markers of oxidative stress.The researchersurse further studies.2" I

Acetyl-L-carnitine and LipoicAcid Researchersin the Division of Biochemistry and Molecular Biologli University of California, Berkeley,studied the oxidative damageto various structures and building blocks in the brain. They ll'anted to see the effects of oxidation on mitochondria, protein, and nucleic acid in terms of neuronal and cognitive dysfunction. A group of elderly rats were fed two substances that the mitochondria require for their metabolism: acetyl-L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid. In testing memory they found that both nutrients improved memor.vbut the combination of both was the most effective. The,v analyzed the oxidative damage to nucleic acids and found that the damagedid increasewith age in the brain's hippocampus region, rvhich is important for memory. The greater oxidative damage to nucleic acids occurred predominantl.v in RNA and not DNA. But even in this regard giving acetyl-L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid significantly reduced the extent of damagedRNA; again the combination of both nutrients was the most effective.At the cellular level they were able to show with electron microscopicstudiesof the hippocampus that the two nutrients reversedmitochondrial structural decal'that was related to aging. The researchersconcluded that their results suggestthat feeding acetvl-L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid to old rats improves performance on memorr:' tasks b,v lowering oxidativedamageand improving mitochondrial function. Unfortunatelv thel,made no recommendationsas to how aging humans could benefit from this research.t' Voice of E xp erience-Yoonne Brain surgeryleft me rnith numbJingersand coldextremities.I hadflu-like s.)m?toms,a constAnt"frog" in my throat,fotigue in the morning,tinnitus, dizziness,constipationand a generullack of motiaation which interferedwith my work performance. In a shortamountof time it rpaseaident[that Gar.yI{ull's programJmasrporking.Thepains and otltersymptomslessened. As I continued,all the s.ymptlmsI oncehad mereglne. I ttm u functioning, healthy rpoman!

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A Word about Mitochondria It's no accidentthat acetyl-L-carnitine was chosenfor the abovestudy; it's an amino acid closely involved in the transport of fatty acids into the cell's mitochondria as a building block in the production of energy.More and more studies are indicating that acetyl-L-carnitine can slow neurologicalaging. But what about mitochondria themselves?I've mentioned thesepowerhousesseveraltimes alreadybut they are so important in the functioning of a healthy brain that they deserveanother look. Mitochondria are long, oval-shapedspecializedstructureslocatedinside cells that pull in nutrients from the cellular fluids and convert them into energy. They are unique in that they have their own DNA separatefrom the cell's DNA. They are thought to have originated from one-celledanimalsmillions of yearsago. Believeit or not but thesepint-sized powerhousesutilize more than B0 percent of the oxygen that we breatheand put it to good use in making about 95 percent of all the energy that cells need to function. Mitochondria have many other unique aspectsthat make them powerful energy u'orkhorses;the\ havea double membrane surrounding them. The outer membrane is smooth and the inner one is arrangedin deep folds called cristae.The inner membrane is where all the action happensbetu'eenox\-genuptake and electronreleaseto the rest of the body. In the stud-v of mitochondriir,researchershavecome to realizethat one of the most important substancesinrolr-edin the electrontransport chain is a small molecule,coenzvmeQl0, alsocalledubiquinone, u hich acts as an electron carrier. \\-hen mitochondria diminish in numbers or in their ability to function, we are in trouble. That meanslvhen lve don't haveenough coenz\-meql0 as a building block for the production of energ\, then our energyis diminished. It's no u'onder that man,vdiseases of aging are now being called "mitochondrial disorders."Brain cells require a high level of cellular energy to properly function and coenzymeq10 givesthem that energr.

Coenzyme Q10 Let's take a closer look at this amazingmolecule. Coenzr.meQl0 was first identified in 1957as a natural component of the body: Coenzvme is a name that is given to a lot of moleculesthat support metabolic functions in the bodl. As its name suggests,it promotes the activity of an enzyme and helps it to work. Coenzyme Q10 functions as an energy transporter in the mitochondria and also as an antioxidant.One of the most important things that scientific researchhas found out about coenzymeQ10 is that it is destro,vedbv cholesterollowering drugs and other medications.This is very important information for Pou'erAgers u,ho are still on medications! Coenzyme Ql0 is made in the body but when it is given orallr'',it is incorporated into the mitochondria of cells throushout the bodv r,vhereit facilitatesand resulatesthe breakdown of

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fats and sugarsinto energy:.Scientistshavebeen researchingthe effectsof coQl0 and havecome up with some pretty exciting results. Here are the highlights from a studv published in the Proceedingsof the National Academy of Sciences."When coenzymeQ10 was administeredto middle-agedand old rats, the level of coQlO increasedby 10 percent to'10 percent in the cerebral cortex region of the brain. This increasewas sufficient to restore levelsof coQl0 to those seenin young animals.After only two months of coQl0 supplementation,mitochondrial energy expenditure in the brain increased by 29 percent comparedto the group not getting coQ10. The human equivalentdoseof coQ10 to achievethese results is 100-200 mg a day. When a neurotoxin was administered to the above group of rats, coQl0 helped protect against damage to the region of the brain where dopamine is produced. When coQl0 was administered to rats geneticall,vbred to developALS (Lou Gehrig's disease),a significant increase in survival time was observed.The conclusion by the scientistswas that coQl0 can exert neuroprotective effects and could be useful in the treatment of neurodegenerativediseases. This National Academ.vof Sciencesstudy showed that short-term supplementationwith moderate amounts of coQl0 produced profound antiaging effects in the brain. Previous studies have shown that coQl0 may protect the brain via severalmechanismsincluding reduction in free radical generation.This study documented that orally supplementedcoQl0 specifically enhancesmetabolic energy levels of brain cells. Based on the tvpes of brain cell injury that coQl0 protects against,the scientistssuggestedthat coQl0 might be useful in the prevention or treatment of Huntington's diseaseand ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). It was noted that while vitamin E delaysthe onset of Lou Gehrig's diseasein mice, it does not increasesurvival time. Thus, coQl0, which studies show may increasesurvival time, was suggestedas a more effective treatment strategy. In my opinion, the answer would be to use both nutrients together. CoQl0 might also be effectivein the prevention and treatment of Parkinson'sdisease.One studv shor,vedthat the brain cells of Parkinson'spatients have a specific impairment that causes the disruption of healthy mitochondrial function. It is known that "mitochondrial disorder" causescertain cells in the brain to malfunction and die, thus creatinga shortageof dopamine.'3 An interesting finding was that coQl0 levelsin Parkinson'spatientswere 35 percent lower in a control group of the same age. This deficit of coQl0 causeda significant reduction in the activitv of enzvme complexesthat are critical to the mitochondrial function of the brain cells affected by-Parkinson's disease. Another impressive study' showed that high-dose coQl0 supplementationslou.sthe progressionof Parkinson'sdiseaseby 41percent.2o The ramificationsof this studr are significant. Parkinson'sdiseaseis becoming more prevalent as the human life span increases.This new study confirms previous studies that Parkinson'sdiseasemay be related to coQl0 deficiency.

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The scientistsconcluded that, "The causesof Parkinson'sdiseaseare unknown. Evidencesuggeststhat mitochondrial dysfunction and oxygen free radicalsmay be involved in its pathogenesis.The dual function of coQl0 as a constituent of the mitochondrial electron transport chain and a potent antioxidant suggestthat it has the potential to slow the progressionof Parkinson's disease." We do know however that Parkinson'sis being associatedwith mercury poisoning, aluminum overload,and exposureto pesticides.These three verv toxic metals and chemicalsma)-be the underlf ing causeof damageto the mitochondria and significant factors that lve must eliminate both from the external environment and our internal body'environment. A multicenteredstudy br the ParkinsonStudl'Group researchedthe effectsof coenz-ymeq10 in early Parkinson'sdisease.They acknolvledgedthat Parkinson'sdiseaseis a degenerativeneurological disorder for which there is no known treatment that even slowsits progression.L,ightv patients with early diseasewere randoml,vgiven coenzvmeql0 at dosagesof 300, 600, or 1,200mg per day, or placeboand followed for sixteen months. Thel'found that coenzymeq10 is safeand had no side effectsup to 1,200mg per dar,'.Coenzvmeql0 subjectsshou,edlessdisability than those taking placebo.The higher the dosagethe more benefit u'ith coenzvmeql0.They

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cluded that coenzymeQlt0 appearsto slow the functional deteriorationin Parkinson'sdisease.r5 Another importantfact in the storv of coQJOand aging is that ler.elsseemto naturally decrease with age.Depletion is causedby reducedproduction of coQlO in the bodv along with increaseduse of coQl0 in the mitochondria. A coQl0 deficit results in the inactir,ationof enzvmesneededfor mitochondrial energy production, whereassupplementationwith coQl0 preservesmitochondrial function. It appearsthat a$ng humans haveonlv 50 percent of the coQ]O comparedto voung adults,, thus making coql0 an important nutrient for Power Agers to put in their supplement regime.

Cholineand Lecithin Variousforms of choline and lecithin, the most commonll,-usedmemorv-enhancingnutrients)are precursorsto the neurotransmitteracetylcholine.Becauseacetvlcholinehelps brain cells communicate with each other, it plays an important role in learning and memor)! especiallvshort-term memory. When you can't remember where you left something,,it mav be becauseof a deficiency of acetylcholine. In a 2001 issueof Mechanismso.f'Ageinguntl Dexelopment,an extensiverevie\'-was published about the multiple effectsof one tvpe of choline knou'n as gll'cervl-phosphorr.lcholine(GPC).'o The review analyzedthirteen published clinical trials examining a total of ,l,05rlpatients with various forms of brain disorders,including adult-onsetcognitir,edy'sfunction,Alzheimer's disease,stroke,and transientischemicattack.The overallconsistentfinding was that "administration of GPC significantly improved patient clinical condition." The researchersstatedthat the

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effectsof GPC \\,eresuperior to the results observedin the placebogroups, especiallywith regard to cognitive disordersrelating to memory loss and attention deficit. They noted that the therapeutic benefits of GPC were superior to those of acetylcholineprecursors used in the past such as choline and lecithin. What most impressedthe researcherswas data indicating that GPC helps facilitate the functional recoverv of patients who have suffered a stroke. Brain aging is partially indicated by neurotransmitter deficiencl',along with structural deterioration to neurons and their connectivetransmissionlines (axonsand dentrites).A significant bod"vof researchindicates that GPC may be of benefit in helping to prevent this deterioration. It may thus be possibleto both protect against underlying causesof brain aging while partiallv restoring cognitive function. GPC is also availablein the United Statesas a dietary supplement, even though it is sold as a prescription "drug" in European countries.

EssentialFattyAcids The basicbuilding blocks of your brain cells are essentialfatty acids such as EPA (eicosapentaenoicacid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) from fish oil. These fattv acidsare also used as fuel for brain metabolism and they help control chronic inflammatory processesinvolved in degenerativebrain disorders.When it comesto protecting brain health, DHA may be the more important fatty acid. C)nestudy found that DHA supplementationsignificantly decreasedthe number of referencememory errors and working memory errors in aged male rats and in young rats.2itrish has long been referred to as "brain food," and newlv published scientific studies revealthat the oil of cold-water fish (high in omega-3fatty acidssuch as DHA) functions via a variety of mechanismsto protect againstcommon neurologicalimpairments.

Vinpocetin We know that normal aging results in a reduction of blood flow to the brain and a decreasein the metabolic activity of brain cells.Fortunately, however,there are dietary supplementsthat specifically enhancecirculation to the brain. An extract from the periwinkle plant called "vinpocetin" was introduced twenty-two years ago in Europe for the treatment of cerebrovasculardisorders and symptoms related to senilitv. Since then, it has been used increasinglythroughout the world in the treatment of cognitive deficits related to normal aging. The biological actions of vinpocetin initially showed that it enhancescirculation and increasesoxygen utilization in the brain, increasestoleranceof the brain tolvard diminished blood flor", and inhibits abnormal platelet aggregation that can interfere with circulation or can cause a stroke. Vinpocetin relaxes cerebral vesselsand increasescerebral blood flou'. The effect of vinpocetin on memory functions was studied in fifty patients with disturbancesof cerebral

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circulation. Improvement of cerebral circulation was observed after administration of vinpocetin. Blood flow was most markedly increasedin the gray matter of the brain. Improvement of memorizing capacity evaluatedby psychologicaltests was recorded after one month of vinpocetin treatment. Longer-term use of vinpocetin was associatedwith alleviation or complete disappearanceof symptoms of neurological deficit. No side effects attributable to the drug were observed.The authors of this paper stated that vinpocetin is indicated in the treatment of ischemic disordersof the cerebralcirculation, particularly in chronic vascularinsufficiency."

GinkgoBiloba Extracts from ginkgo biloba havebeen shown to thin the blood, improve blood flow to the brain, and protect againstfree radicals.Ginkgo is approved in Germany for the treatment of dementia. There are over 1,200published studiesin the scientificliterature on ginkgo biloba extract.2'An article published in the journal Physiologyand Behaaior showed that treating rats with ginkgo biloba extract not only improved their learning and memoryi but alsosignificantly extendedtheir life span. Those rats fed ginkgo biloba took fewer training sessionsto reach the performance criteria as well as fewer errors in a complex maze."'A study done on old rats showedthat treatment with ginkgo extract can also partially prevent certain harmful, age-relatedstructural changesas well as free radical damageto the mitochondria.t'

ne (PS) Phosphatidylseri New methods of extracting phospholipids from so.vcan give us a more concentrated source of nutrients that protect brain cell membranes.One of these phospholipids,phosphatidylserine (PS), plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of brain cell membranes.The breakdown of these membranes prevents glucose and other nutrients from entering the cell. By protecting the integrity of cell membranes,PS facilitatesthe efficient transport of energy-producing nutrients into cells,enhancingbrain cell energv metabolism. Abnormalities in the composition of PS havebeen found in patients with Alzheimer's disease,t'andEuropean studiesshow enhancementin cognitive function when PS is administered to those in various stagesof dementia.PS is sold as a dietary supplement in the United States, but is approvedas a drug to treat senility in Europe. In his e-Alert newsletterin March 2003, Dr. William Campbell Douglassbroke the news that PS manufacturersare now allowed to make certain claims for PS.tt They can say that phosphatidylserinemay reduce the risk of cognitive dysfunction and dementia in the elderly.Dr. Douglass says that nutritionist Dr. Kyl Smith petitioned the FDA to allow the health claims. Accompanying his petition were over two dozen studies demonstrating that PS ma,vhelp improve

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memory impairment associatedwith aging. Dr. Douglass r,vrotein his newsletter that PS is required for optimal function. It acts as a potent antioxidant, and it helps to open brain cells to receivenutrients. PS also is in chargeof instantaneousbursts of information and the reaction to those bursts. Moreover, it can help increasethe number of neurotransmittersitesin the brain. As we age,the production of PS diminishes,and thereforeit makessenseto supplementPS, especiallyif you are already having age-relatedmemory problems. Unfortunately, you cannot get ample PS simply through foods, as there are onlv trace amounts in our diet. No*, however, with this nern'technolog.v to extract PS from sovbeans,we have a reliable sourceof the nutrient. The dosageof PS in studiesshowing improved mental function in subjectsis 300 mg per day PS seemsto be safe,with no side effectsassociatedwith its use.

Garlic We knorv garlic is good for the heart, fights infections,and is absolutelydelicious,but it's also good for the brain. Borek at Tufts University School of Medicine in his study on garlic concluded that "compelling evidencesupports the beneficialhealth effectsamriburedto aged garlic extract (AGE), i.e., reducing the risk of...the oxidant-mediatedbrain cell damage that is implicated in Alzheimer's disease."'tu

Melatonin Reiter and his colleaguesdefined the role of melatonin in antiagingas a multifacetedfree radical scavengerand antioxidant. It detoxifies a variety of free radicals including the hydroxyl radical, peroxvnitrite anion, singlet oxvgen,and nitric oxide. Additionally, it stimulatesseveral antioxidative enzymes including glutathione peroridase, glutathione reductase, glucose-6phosphatedehy'drogenase, and superoxidedismutase.On the other hand it inhibits a pro-oxidative enzvme',nitric oxide synthase.Melatonin also crossesthe blood-brain barrier and the placenta,and distributes throughout the cell increasingits efficacy as an antioxidant. Melatonin protects both membrane lipids and nuclear DNA from oxidative damage.The authors conclude that in ever,vexperimental model in which melatonin has been tested, it has been found to resist the damageand the associateddvsfunction commonly found with free radicals.it Reiter continued his investigationsand review of melatonin and found that in the past ten years,since it was discoveredin 1990to be a direct free radical scavenger,a considerableamount of researchhas been undertaken.He found that along rvith melatonin'sabilitv to directll'neutralize a number of types of free radicals, it also stimulates severalantioxidative enzymes.This activitv greatly increasesits efficiency as an antioxidant. In addition manv antioxidative

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enzymesare enhancedin their activit-vby melatonin: superoride dismutase,glutathione peroxidase,and glutathione reductase.The authors conclude that melatonin is a protective agent againsta wide variety of processesand agentsthat damagetissuesvia free radical mechanisms. Its use as antiagingmolecule is becoming more widely researched.tt' Abbott and a group of researchersin the Division of Biostatisticsand Epidemiologl',,Universitl' of Virginia School of Medicine, found evidence in the literature that the area of the brain damagedin Parkinson'sdiseaseis associatedwith obesity.They analyzedfat measurements that were done from 1965to 1968 in7,990 men in the Honolulu Heart Program. These men were aged forty-five to sixty-eight years and without Parkinson's disease.The follow-up period was thirty yearsduring which time 137 men developedParkinson'sdisease.Data allorved them to conclude that increasedtriceps skin-fold thicknessmeasuredin midlife is associated with an elevatedrisk of future Parkinson'sdisease.tt

TARGET:PARKINSON'SDISEASE Parkinson'sdiseaseis a degenerativedisorder of the brain in which patients develop tremor, slownessof movement, and stiffnessof muscles.It affectsapproximately one percent of Americans over the age of sixty-five. Although certain drugs, such as levodopa,can reduce the symptoms of Parkinson'sdisease,no treatment hasbeen shown to slow the progressivedeterioration in function. However, in a health support group that I conducted, I saw some individuals who showedastounding improvement from Parkinson'sdiseasesimply by putting a generallvellness concept into practice.At the time I was not even awarethey had Parkinson'sbut they kneu,all too well that they had progressivesymptoms,which were resolvedon a wellnessprotocol. The main elementsof the wellnessconcept that they followed included slow methodical detoxificationof the body and environment, exercise,and training in stressmanagement.People learned to seethe stumbling blocks put in front of them, and by learning how to overcome them, they developedstronger,more resilient, and spiritual characters,and brought joy back into their lives. Astonishingly enough, at the final meeting of the group, a seventy-year-oldAfrican American engineerrevealedthat for the past twelve yearshe had had Parkinson'sdisease.His s,vmptoms had been so debilitating that he could not continue working becausehe could not hold a drafting pen, he could not feed himself becausehis hands shook terribly', and he suffered from severebrain depression,brain fog, and an inability to remember names or numbers. Prior to joining the group he had tried taking some nutrients and two neurologistsprescribedmedications, but he did not want to continue on that path. This gentlemanentered the group with a "what the heck" attitude and a willingnessto try the protocol even though a specific protocol for Parkinson'swas not offered. This man made all

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the changesrecommendedin the protocol and adopted it diligently. Here's what he did. First, he changedwhat and how he ate. He got rid of all the processedfoods in his house,eliminated fried foods, dairy products, and mucous-producingfoods.He substituted all organic food in a vegetariandiet that included all the essentialfatty acids and large quantities of vegetablejuices. He ate more frequent meals.By the end of the program he was drinking up to thirteen glasses of juice a day. It was his opinion that juicing was primarily responsiblefor the improvements he experienced.He ate more frequent meals and included many fiber-rich foods. He supplemented his diet with basic antioxidantslike vitamin C, vitamin A, and beta-caroteneto trap free radicals,which we learned about in previous chapters,that attack the brain. He also began exercisingon a daily basis.He dealt with his emotional stressb-vworking on anger,frustration, and resentment issuesthat he realizedhe was holding on to. He also cleaned his living environment becausehis entire concept of cleanlinessand hygienewas transformed. He threw out everything in his home that was made of particleboard,which is usually steeped in formaldehyde and other harmful chemicals.He got rid of his wall-to-wall carpet, which traps mold and dust and infectious organisms.To improve his air qualit-vhe started using an air filter and bought a few common household plants that remove toxins from, and releaseox,vgento, the air. He had his central air and heating system thoroughly cleanedto remove the dust, fungus, and bacteriathat can lead to a depressedimmune system. In our seminarsI taught his group simple hygieneprinciples such as keeping the toilet seat closedrvhen flushing. I explained,rather graphically,that flushing with the lid open has an effect similar to a giant sneeze,propelling bacteria from your fecesinto the air, on to your soap and toothbrushes, and thereafter, into your mouth. Initially, this gentleman and most of the group thought I rvascrazy when I said our culture doesn't practice proper hygiene;he equateda "neat" house with a clean house.Then, at my behest,he wiped all the handlesand surfacesthat he normallv touched in his housewith paper towels soakedin hydrogen peroxideand was amazedto see that paper had turned shadesof black. As part of his hygienic routine, he now cleanssurfaceareas including telephones,doorknobs,and the refrigerator in his home three to four times a day. Everyone in his householdtakesoff their shoesbefore entering so that heavymetals,animal waste,and toxins in dust don't get tracked throughout the home. His famil.vchangesthe bed linens frequently and usesnonchlorine bleach.Full spectrum lighting was added and the microwave oven and electric blankets were given away.He also makes sure to keep his head at least six feet away from digital clocks, and when he watches TV, to be at least eight feet awal'. This gentleman'snewly activatedhygienic awarenessnaturally began extending beyond his home. He told the wellnessgroup that he observeda man sneezinginto his hand and saw the mucus spray everywhere.When this man approachedhim to shakehands, he did not want to shakea bacteria/virus-coveredhand. Instead, he followed a recommendationfrom our group and graspedthe man's forearm just abovethe hand to avoid infection.

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Three weeksafter he began the wellnessprotocol, he felt his energy soar as if he were rising from the dead.He felt so energetic,it was easyfor him to follow-theprotocol and make a gallon of juice in the morning to last through the day'.He added three to four tablespoonsof the powerful antioxidant vitamin C to the juice. He also had one or two drinks of high quality vegetablebased protein, which included a mixture of antioxidants,and alpha-lipoid acid. By making consciouschoices,not only did he feel good but his tremors were completely gone, the brain fog lifted, and his mental clarity sharpened.He reported that every neurologicaland physical symp* tom was gone simply by eliminating processedand unhealthy foods, eating live, healing foods (including nuts, seeds,vegetables,tubers, and fruits), drinking juices, allowing only positive thoughts, reorganizing his da-l',exercising, cleaning the environment, and cleaning his colon. Without any medical treatment his condition was reversed.He was not the onl.vperson in the group to show tremendousimprovement; another woman with Parkinson'sdiseasereported an improvement of about 90 percent by adhering to the protocol.

Nutrientsfor TreatingParkinson'sDisease patient,I would exIf I weredesigninga programspecificallyto meetthe needsof a Parkinson's tend the generalwellnessprotocol(seeChapter11)to repairthe bod,vevenfurther.The nutrientsI would recommendincludesomeor all of the following,and would be takenin divided dosesthroughoutthe da.r,'. DHEA: 15mg Lycopene:25 mg Lutein:25 mg mg Vitamin C: 2,000-10,000 Aloe vera:10-12oz per day Greentea:400mg a day Greenjuices:up to 13 glasses linoleicacid:1,000mg Conjugated Melatonin:1-5 mg Acetyl-L-carnitine:2,000mg 2,000mg Phosphatid-vlserine: Alpha-lipoicacid:1,000mg mg Coenzyme Q10: 100-1,500 Ginkgobiloba:300mg Siberianginseng:200mg Pinebark extract:500ms

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Under medical supervision,IV chelationtherapv consistingof certain safechemicalsto pull out heav-vmetals,excesscalcium plaques,and torins and IV therapy introducing 5 -g of hydergine and 1,500mg of intravenousglutathionecan alsobe usedas part of a Parkinson'sprogram. Unfortunately thesetreatmentsare not being administered,eventhough conventionaltreatments are problematic,and eventhough, asvou will read further in this chapter,there are many scientific studiesthat clearl,vpoint to both the causeand the treatment of Parkinson's.Allopathic medicine relieson strong medicationsto trv to correct an imbalancein brain chemistry,but thesemedications have unpleasantside effects and don't often work. In order to relieve Parkinson'stremors, treatmentsare administeredthat actualll''destroy parts of the brain: nervesmay be cut or alcohol may be injected into certain areas.Clearlli the natural approachis much healthier and safer. I believethis approach could help Muhammad Ali, Janet Reno, and Michael J. Fox, wellknorvn people with Parkinson'sdisease.If they'were rvilling to try this approach,others might follow their lead. Well intentioned as thev are, efforts to start foundations and fund-raising to support researchinto drug therapv miss the mark, becausetraditional methodshavenot yielded the beneficialresults that our nutritional programs have. I believethere are numerous causesof Parkinson'sdisease.The accumulationof viruses,all forms of heavy metal poisoning, and exposureto carbon monoxide can destroy parts of the brain. I encourageall Parkinson'sdiseasepatients to remember that living foods and antioxidants are crucial to help protect the brain.

The AlexanderTechnique Although the Alexander Technique can be helpful for a variety of conditions,I want to discuss it here becauseof the possibilitvit holds out to Parkinson'spatients.The Alexander Technique is a way of learning how you can get rid of harmful tension in vour body by improving the way vou move your body in ,vour da,v-to-dayactivities.Stallibrass,Sissons,and Chalmers at the School of Integrated Medicine, Universit.v of Westminster,London, set out to investigate whether the Alexander Technique would benefit Parkinson's diseasepatients. Ninety-three patientswere placedin three groups: an Alexander Technique group receivedtwenty-four lessonsin the Alexander Technique; a massagegroup receivedtwenty-four sessionsof massage;a third group receivedno intervention. The Alexander group had less depressionand on selfscoring were improved over the other trvo groups. The researchersconcluded that the Alexander Technique may offer sustainedbenefit to Parkinson'sdiseasepatients.3s

Exerciseand Parkinson'sDisease Miy-ai and a group of researchersfrom the Neurorehabilitation ResearchInstitute, Bobath Memorial Hospital, Osaka,Japan,,set out to determine whether body-u,eight-supportedtreadmill

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training had a long-term benefit in Parkinson'sdiseasepatients.They concluded that there was lasting benefit in this type of exerciseparticularly in their short-gait stride."

ALZHEIM ER'S DIS _EAS-E TARGET_: Presently,Alzheimer's diseaseaffects millions of Americans. We have seenits effects on people both well-known and peoplewhom we love. A diagnosisof Alzheimer's is a terrible blow to the patient and to his or her family. Alzheimer's is a debilitating, degenerativebrain diseasethat affects the hippocampus and cerebral cortex of the brain, where memoryt languageand cognition are located.Peoplecan no longer remember,speak,or even know where there are or who the,vare with. One finding common to everyonewith Alzheimer's is depositsof a r,vaxvplaque called beta-amyloid in certain regions of the brain, particularly the hippocampus.When beta-am.vloid plaque builds up, degenerationof nerve tissueoccurs.Although scientistssavthe-vare still try-ing to determine exactly what causesthe buildup, many are pointing to chemicalsand heavv metals that accumulatein our bodies as we age. In Chapter 3, I touched on the role that oxidative stressand inflammation from chemicals play in causing Alzheimer's disease.When the neurons located in the front of the brain are destroyed,acetylcholineproduction is interrupted. Acetylcholine is the most important neurotransmitter in the brain. It facilitates our quick reactions to stimuli, as well as muscle activity. When production of acetylcholineis diminished, we experienceall sorts of problems with motor skills, concentration, and memor\r. What can we do about Alzheimer's?We want to stop the amyloidal plaque formation in the brain. We also want to turn off the inflammatory processand turn on the healing process.To accomplishthis, I recommend the Power Aging diet and supplements.For advancedcases,I would recommend intravenous chelation therapy; becausethis diseaseis promoted by heavy metals like aluminum, mercury, and lead playing havoc with the mitochondria. As we know; when they are destroyed, extreme fatigue and neurological damagecan occur.

Nutrientsfor TreatingAlzheimer'sDisease mg Acetylcholine:1,000-3,000 't00-1,000 mg CoenzymeQ10: Boron:3 -g DL phenylalanine: 500mg mg Glutamine:1,000-3,000 L-taurine:500mg ms L-slutathione:1.000-10,000

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Acetyl-L-carnitine: 1,000mg Phosphatidylserine:1,000mg Caprilic acid: 25 mg Essentialfatty acids:2,000 mg Melatonin: 2-5 mg Alpha lipoic acid: 1,000mg B complex: 100 mg Vitamin C: 5,000-15,000mg Vitamin E: .t00-800 IU Ginkgo biloba: 125 mg three times a dav 5-hydroxy tryptophane as a precursor to tryptophan is also recommended There are even some "smart" drugs, given under medical supervision,that may be important for some.They have few or no side effects and enhancethe flow of oxygen to the brain. Among theseare Deprenyl and Hydergine. Deprenyl protects the neurons and the substantianigra of the brain, which is commonly affected by Parkinson'sdisease.However, this drug may also help with Alzheimer's.Piracetam,a drug similar to Hydergine, slows down the destrucrion of brain cells. As I'r'e mentioned before,I think it's important to show you what researchersare finding out about the natural treatmentsfor neurologicaldiseases. It is empoweringto know that scienceis pror ine that u'e do have recourse when it comes to coping with chronic conditions such as citncerilnclneurologicaldiseases. Even so, the generalpublic seemsto believethat theseconditions irre ir death sentence.They haven't developedthe Power Aging attitude that compelsyou to shout from the rooftops, "I can be as healthy and huppy as I wish to be!" Often the best way to combat critics u-ho seekto discourageyou from maintaining a healthy lifestl'le is simply to say, "There are studiesthat prove this works." \Iattson at the Laboratory of NeurosciencesNational Institute of Aging insists that Alzheimer's is preventable.He says the risk of severalother prominent age-relateddisorders, including cardiovasculardisease,cancer,and diabetes,is known to be influenced by the level of food intake-high food intake increasesrisk, and low food intake reducesrisk. An overwhelming body of data from studies of rodents and monkeys has documented the profound beneficial effects of dietary'restriction (DR) in "extending life span and reducing the incidence of age-relateddiseases."t" Dietary restriction is just what it soundslike-eating fewer caloriesper dt]. F illit and Hill, from the Institute for the Study of Aging in New York, did a srrangestudy. They wanted to determine the costs to Medicare of vascular dementia in comparison with Alzheimer's disease.Vascular dementia is a term for dementia associatedwith problems in the

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circulation of blood to the brain. It is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's. The results showed that vascular dementia costs Medicare more than Alzheimer's because people with vasculardementiaoften havecoexistingheart and circulatory complications.+rImention this study becauseit is emblematic of the wa,vdiseaseis viewed in this country-in terms of its cost to the economy.This study made no mention of how to prevent these conditions, and its conclusion,like manv studiesof this sort, was simply that more researchneedsto be done into drugs to treat theseconditions becausethey are so costly. Otsuka at the Department of Neurology,,Jichi Medical School, Omiya Medical Center in Japan, wanted to determine the role diet has to play in the development of Alzheimer's disease. Sixty-four Alzheimer's diseasepatients and eighty controls were studied. The researchers found that Alzheimer's diseasepatients ate more meat and avoided fish and green-yellow vegetablescompared to controls, and thus ate less beta-carotene)vitamin C, and polyunsaturated farry acids.The author suggestedthat the findings imply that Alzheimer's diseasemight be a liiestyle-related diseasesuch as coronary heart disease,a western style diet-associatedcancer, and a hyperallergy'.In a second phaseof the study the patients were given a supplement of the essentialoil EPA, at a doseof 900 mg/ day,,which improved signs of dementia. The author concluded that the present study showedthat nutritional intervention could be useful both for the prevention of Alzheimer's diseaseand for the treatment of dementia.+2 Capurso and a group of researchersin Bari, Italy, studied the causesof age-relatedcognitive decline (ARCD). They said that the causesof ARCD are unknown, but they found some studies that suggestedit may be prevented. These studies indicated that protection from ARCD comes from a variety of factors: avoidanceof cardiovascularand other chronic diseases,high level of education, and good vision and hearing. Conversely,risk factors for ARCD included hypertension, effects of altered metabolism of steroid hormones, smoking, low-complexity occupation, higher density of persons/bedroom in home, and low level of physical activity. The-valso commented on a recent study done on an elderly population of southern ltaly: they ate ^ typical Mediterranean diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids, and seemed to show a high protection againstcognitive decline.The researchersconcluded that dietary antioridants, specific macronutrients, estrogens,and anti-inflammatory drugs may act synergisticall,vwith other protective factors,opening new therapeuticinterventions for cognitive decline.*' Yearsago scientistsused to say that once a brain cell dies it's gone forever; unlike most other cells in the body, neurons, or brain cells, don't constantly replace themselves.But now some researchfindings are showing that even the brain's neurons can regenerate.Other studies show that the neurologicalimpairment causedby normal aging, or by damageto the brain, such as stroke.can be reversed.

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DEPRESSION In my book 7 Stepsto Oz;ercoming Depression und AnxietTrI speakabout the fact that too often, doctors and the public in generalhavethe mistaken idea that it is normal for the elderly to feel depressed.Basedon the r,vorkI've done with older peopleover the past thirty years,I saythat's just not true. I believethat most older people feel satisfiedlvith their lives. Sometimes,however, even they''ma-Ydismiss their moods as a normal part of aging. But I lvant to assureyou Power Agers that vou don't haveto be depressed. With alarming frequencl', it seemsthat when an older person goes to a doctor, symptoms that can't be traced to a physical cause are deemed "psychological." Or if you're an older patient with a few nonspecific svmptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, and apathy,doctors jump to the conclusion that vou're suffering from depression,instead of a lack of vitamins and minerals or a bad diet. If vo., admit to having stressin your life (and who doesn't?)then the doctor is further convinced that you're depressed.You ma.vbe told that -voushould learn to relax and slow down but,,for a doctor, the easiestand most common treatment of depressionis medication. In my book on depression,I list the following conditions that are often misdiagnosedas depression. L Sugar intolerancecausessymptoms of hvpoglvcemiaand prediabetesthat go undiagnosed. 2. Gluten allergv from rve, oats,wheat, and barlev causesparticular chemicalsto affect the brain. 3. Allerg.vto dairv products and the resulting intestinal flora imbalanceleadsto brain allergv svmptoms. 't. Mold allergv from various foods including peanutsand two-day-old leftovers,mold allergv from tobacco,and mold allergv from milder,vin your home can all causemental and emotional svmptoms that some people misinterpret as depression.Allergy to fermented foods and beveragesincluding alcohol can causeemotional symptoms as can sensitivit.vto the hundreds of additives,dyes,colorings,and preservativesin our food and beverases. A u.ord of caution: If you are on anv form of medication,,check out The Physicians'Desk ReJerence in your local librar,vor at your drug store. This book lists hundreds of prescription clrugsancltheir side effects,including emotional instability and depression.But depressionis Illo)t eon'ltl'lontn the f rtceof r itamin, mineral, amino acid, and essentialfatty acid deficiencies. I remind vou that none of these cleficienciesare studied carefully in hospital settings where doctors can develop an appreciirtionof hou- important nutrients are to mental health. Even simple hormonal deficienciessuch as adrenal insufficiency;thyroid hormone deficiency,and

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DHEA deficiencl, along with the more common estrogen,progesterone,and testosteronedeficiencies,are mostly overlookedb1''busv doctors who still view the mind and bod-vas separate. I take up the fascinatingsubjectof hormonal imbalancein Chapter 4. If your doctor diagnosesdepression,which could be a side effect of t our medications,the most common treatment ts moremedication.The better solution would be to weanoff medication, and, under a doctor's supervision,apply the Power Aging approach.Recent researchalso suggeststhat brief psychotherapvor talk therap.vis effectivein reducing symptoms in short-term depressionin older persons.toI also make the point in mv book that politicians are verv concerned that the elderl.vcAn't afford their drugs. But I say that insteadof arguing to make drugs less expensiveand have them covered under Medicare, we need to implement Power Aging with proper diet, supplements,and lifestyle choicesto keep ourselveshealthy.so\\redon't feel we need drugs. Voice of Experience-Fran My skin condition embarrassedme. The sagging,molesu,ncldark agespots011t?l.)thody suddenedme. The energyI usedto enjo.ydecreasednith age. and optirnisticme.Fuciul will. The resultis u new, health.1, Toda.yI follow theprototol antl almaT,s agesltotsfaded!lVemhair gromsin durk brorpn.M1t blood tests molesore g0ne,my skin is tighter r,r,nd ! [This progrum] gare rn.y/1ft back to me. ment.fromhigh risk t0 nlrmal. I amfull of energ.y Voice of Experience-Maria I gtr,inetlmeightund I rpasprescribedProza,cfor Multi Menopa,usnlS.l,ntlromeb.ymy g.ltnecologist. lostenergy.My hair and nails rDereweak. I hotl dfficult1, slee?ingantl.t'bltdepressed. [After starting the progra,m,]I lost weight antl um keepingit o.fJ.I haaegood energ.y.M),huir thicknessuntl strength.I discontinuedthe Proznc trnd ttm and nails ore grouing to Jtre-menopausal not depressed!

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we'd be getting many of the nutrients we need from a varied, organicallyderived diet. ii deall"v. .iiRealistically;though, our diet sometimesfalls short. Sometimes we're too busv to take the '; time to shop for food, cook, or even eat regular meals.Sometimeswe havetrouble utilizing the nutrients in regular foods. Or maybe organic food is just not available.If thesefactors affect t'ou -and particularly if you're actively working to maintain health and vitality as you age-supplements are in order. They provide a way for you to optimize your nutritional intake, tailoring it preciselyto your individual needs. It's important that you supplementunder the guidanceof a holistic physician,as opposeclto just starting to take things at random. Before you talk to vour health professional,I offer you this survey of the best nutrition boostersto help maintain a Power Aging lifesty'le.Let's start with today's "hottest," most touted weaponsin the antiagingarsenal.

C U T T I N G . E D GS EU P P L E M E N T S Coenzyme QlO. Coenzyme q10, also known as ubiquinone, is beneficial for heart function, for brain function, and for the gums. It is known to lower blood pressure. The heart is often adverselvaffectedby a coQl0 deficiencg but an increasingbody of evidenceindicatesthat the brain is also likely to suffer from an inadequatesupply of this subsrance.r As we grow older, our natural production of coenzymeql0 declines.Since cells neeclit for energy production and to counter mitochondrial free radical activity; the results of a coQl0 deficiency can be seen in a greater incidence of many degenerativediseasesassociatecl with aging.

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About 95 percent of cellular energy is produced from structurcs in the cell called mitochondria, the cells' "energy powerhouses,l"and the diseasesof aging har-ebeen referred to as mitochondrial disorders.A growing bod.vof scientific researchlinks a deficiency of coQl0 to a host of brain diseasesrelated to mitochondrial disorders.'(SeealsoBrain Boosters:,on the next page.) When coQl0 is taken oralll', it is incorporated into the mitochondria of cells throughout the body, where it facilitatesand regulatesthe oxidation of fats and sugarsinto energy.Aging humans produce only 50 percent of the coQ10 that young adults do, which makescoQl0 one of the most important nutrients for people over thirtl'to take. CoQl0 is a fat-solublenutrient. Taking this supplement in an oil-basedcapsuleenablesthe coQl0 to be absorbedthrough the There is also evidencethat coQl0 lymphatic canalsfor better distribution throughout the bod--v. is an anticancernutrient. The recommendeddoseof coQl0 is 30 to 300 mg a da1-u'ithmeals. Vitamin E The vast majoritv of people who take vitamin E take only one form of it, alpha tocopherol, becausethat is the onlv tocopherol contained in most vitamin E products. But there is a growing bod,vof scientific evidencethat gamma tocopherol play'sa critical role in preventing diseases,and that the combination of all the tocopherolsis more potent than alpha tocopherol alone.The evidenceis especiallystrong that gamma tocopherol is the most potent form of vitamin E. Further evidence indicates that compounds called tocotrienols, in alpha, delta,,and gamma forms, can svnergisticallywork with vitamin E to help protect us against lipid peroxidation and other damaging processes.Tocotrienols have also been shown to lower the levelsof LDI-,, the dangerousform of cholesterolthat is a risk factor for heart attack and stroke.One study demonstratesthat intake of tocotrienols can clear atheroscleroticblockagein the carotid arteries,a condition that can lead to stroke. Symptoms of hearing loss improved when forty middle-aged to elderly patients were treated r,vithvitamins A and E for twenty--eightto fort.v-eight da-vs,but, again, this sort of treatment plan must be supervisedb-v.vouralternativecare ph.vsician. Vitamin E may alleviatewomen's hot flashesand lessenvaginal thinning and dryness.Postmenopausalwomen may wish to increasegraduallv to 600 IU of vitamin E, although some ma.v require up to 800 IU to reduce thesesymptoms. Vitamin E is found in green leafy vegetables,eggs,and various oils. The recommendeddoseof alpha tocopherol vitamin E is 200 to 600 IU per da1',along u'ith at least200 mg of gamma tocopherol,plus 65 mg of palm-oil-derived tocotrienols.Do not take (See also Brain Boosters,on the next page.)Avoid s-vntheticvitamin E (d1-alpha-tocopherol). higher dosesof vitamin E if you have high blood pressure,ischemic heart disease,or rheu* matic heart disease.

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TMG (Trimethylglycine/. TMG is the most effective facilitator of youthful methvlation metabolism. This is important becauseresearchhasshown that defectivemethylation is relatedto a varietr-of diseirses, including cardiovasculardisease,cancer,liver disease,and neurologicaldisorders. Enhancing methr lation u,ith TMG and other nutrients, such as vitamin Bo and folic acid, improves health and slor,vspremature and, perhaps,normal aging. The researchshows three specificbenefits: 1. N,Iethylationlowers dangeroushomocysteinelevels,,thus reducing the risk of heart diseaseand stroke. 2. Methylation producesSAMe (S-adenosylmethionine),which may haveporenr anriaging effectsand has been shorvnto alleviatedepression,remyelinatenerve cells, improve the condition of patientswith Parkinson'sdisease,help arthritis patients, and protect againstalcohol-inducedliver injurl-. 3. Methvlation protects the integritv of DNA, which lowers the risk of cancerand mav slow cellular aging. TMG should be taken r,vithcofactorsvitamin 8,, and folic acid. The recommendeddosageis I to B tabletsa dav with meals,,depending upon what's neededto keep homocy'steinelevelsbeiow 7 micro mol per liter of blood. Voicesof Experience-Wilrna

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We were not huppy with s.ymptomsof getting oltl. We both had memor.ydfficulties. ISince starting the progt'am,Jne haue increasedhrain power. Weare the only coupleIamong'our .friendsJnot toking medicutions.I stutfi,pinno and nm writing u,book. This is a nonderJultime oJ- ttft.

B R A I NB O O S T E R SF O R M E M O R YA N D I N T E L L I G E N C E Brain aging is a leading causeof disease,disabilitx and death in the elderl,v.The quest to slow brain aging, seenas a decline in the ability to learn, remember,and reason,is a major concern fcrr millions of people. To help slow or reversebrain aging, the Life Extension Foundation offers a supplement called Cogniter, which contains compounds such as pregnenolone,phosphatidylserine, and several different forms of choline, the building block of acet,vlcholine, r,vhichregulateslearning and memor\,'. Cognitex also contains a periwinkle extract called vinpocetin, which functions via several mechanismsto correct multiple causesof brain aging. It has been well establishedthat normal aging results in a reduction of blood flow to the brain and a decreasein the metabolic activitv

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of brain cells.The biological actions of vinpocetin shorvthat it enhancescirculation and oxvgen usagein the brain, increasesthe brain's toleranceof diminished blood flur", and inhibits abnormal platelet aggregationthat can interfere with circulation, rvhich can lead to a stroke.s Ginkgo is an ancient remed,vavailablein standardizedliquid, softgels,and capsules.An extract of the Ginkgo biloba plant is approved in Europe for the treatment of dementia, inclucling the most common form, Alzheimer's disease.It improves circulation bv reducing blood platelet formation. Ginkgo is a flavonoid that strengthenscapillariesto improve blood flou'to the brain and to counteract free radical activitri Consult your physicianbefore taking ginkgo if .vouare taking a blood-thinning medication or an MAO inhibitor, or if you are pregnant or nursing. We've alreadydiscussedvitamin E, but we should mention it again as being verv important memor)' lossat 400 to 800 mg a in maintaining brain function. Vitamin E (not synthetic) slor,vs da.v.Other nutrients to take note of here are vitamin B,,,lvhich improves memory-z} mg per day for 3 months (no longer); and, again, coenzvmeql0, which energizesbrain cells-200 mg a day. Aging's most dramatic effects are reserved for the brain. The onlr' tlr,o antioridants in the brain are glutathione and melatonin. Glutathione is three amino acids protecting brain cells300 mg a day; melatonin, the pineal gland hormone best known for promoting sleep,is also cytoprotective, and is a free-radical scavenger-3 to 10 mg at night. is excellentfor reversingmemorv loss;it's generallvrecPhosphatidylserinefrom so,vbeans ommended at 500 mg a day''for up to twelve weeks.Researchsholvsthat lvhen people over fift"v receivesupplementalphosphatidylserine,availableat.vour health food store:,all measurablebrain functions improve, including memory. As we age,the body produceslessDHEA, an adrenalgland hormone that's been called the fountain-of-youth hormone. We've discussedthis supplement in Chapter'1, on hormonal kevs to health, but let's say here that DHEA may lead to significant improvement in middle-aged people with memory impairment. Before taking DHEA, be tested to seeif vou are deficient, becauseif you are not deficient, this should not be used. It becomesmore important after age forty-five, and even then it should be used sparingll'. A dail"vdose of 5 to 25 mg should be sufficient to restore your mind's alertness.Refrain from using DHEA if y-ouhave breast cancer, prostatecancer,or benign prostatic hypertrophlr Acetyl-L-carnitine is a porverful antiaging nutrient that is beneficial for mild mental impairment; practitionersrecommend 1,000to 2,000 mg a da,vfor up to ninety da1''s. Up to 12 percent of seniorsare deficient in vitamin 8,,, the absenceof which impairs mental function. Take B,, lozenges-I,000 mcg per dari Zinc, at 15 mg daily is another common deficiency involved with memory, becausethere are manv zinc-containing enzymesthat take part in the cell repair process.

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Balanceis a kev to sound mental functioning; there's no need to take a million supplements. A high-potenc\- multivitamin/mineral supplement and sound diet cover many of the above supplementalneeds,but not all. It's important to be patient rvith yourself and others if a forgetful moment occurs. It's an opportunity, reallri In the midst of a desperateworld, let that refreshing silencebe filled with peace. Carnosine, The amino acid L-carnosine, also knor,vnas carnosine, is widely accepted as an antiaging antioxidant that stabilizesand protects cell membranes. As you age, pathologicalalterationsoccur in which sugar moleculesbind to protein molecules to form nonfunctioning structures in vour bod.-r". As we first explainedin Chapter 3, this degenerativeprocessof g11''cosvlation, with massiveaccumulation of these altered structures, contributes to many age-relateddiseases.There is strong evidence that the proper dose of carnosineis the safestand most effectivemethod of inhibiting gly'cosvlation,which ma)'help to prevent age-relatedconditions such as muscle atroph]; e,veproblems, and neurological degeneration. The recommendeddoseof carnosineis 500 ms two to three times a dav. Acetyl'L-carnitine,

A nutrient with a name similar to the last can provide help for the brain

and heart, as well as in fighting cancer.This recently popular supplementis acetyl-L-carnitine. Elderly patientswho receivedacetyl-L-carnitine at dosesof 1,000to 2,000 mg a day for up to ninety days found relief from mild mental impairments such as slow memor\,'.Acet_vl-L-carnitine has also improved walking difficulties in the elderly-.Numerous animal studies support the direct antiaging effectsof this nutrient. Acetyl-L-carnitine has proven helpful toward restoring short-term memory in Alzheimer's disease,as we discussedin the previous chapter. This supplement is also effective against dementiain non-Alzheimer's patients. A common problem associatedwith aging is neurologicaldamage.Administration of acetvlL-carnitine at either I or 2 grams per day for seven day''simproves symptoms of Parkinson's disease.Patientswith some types of facial paralysisreceivingdosesof 3 grams a day of acetylL-carnitine, along with 50 mg of methvlprednisolonefor tr,voweeks,experiencedsignificant recovervof nerve function. There is evidenceto suggestthat acetyl-L-carnitine may be effectivein casesof heart disease and stroke.Supplementalacetyl-L-carnitine administeredto stroke patientsbrought improvements in memory, cognition, and task performance. Acetyl-I--carnitine at 1,500 mg intravenously per day brought increasedcerebral blood flow to patients who had suffered a stroke at leastsix months before treatment.

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Anticancer activit.vhasbeen documentedfor acetvl-L-carnitine. Severalanimal studiesalso indicate that acetyl-L-carnitine ma).be useful in the treatment of diabetes.Acetyl-L-carnitine is also showing promise in casesof depression,AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome,and alcoholassociatedcognitive dysfunction. Studies on depressionin the elderlv shor,vthis nutrient to be of benefit. Examplesinclude one in which the administration of 3 grams per dav of acet-vl-L-carnitinefor thirty-six davs was shown to significantlv reduce severesvmptoms of depressionin elderlv senilepatients.In another, depressedpatients in their seventiesimproved significantl.vrvhen the-vreceiveda daily doseof 1,500mg of the supplement.In vet another,elderl-vpatientshospitalizedfor depression improved significanth', relative to controls, rvhen the.vreceived acet,vl-L-carnitine. One thousandto 2,000 mg per da-vis the suggesteddosageof acety''l-L-carnitine. Alpha-lipoic Acid. Alpha-lipoic acid is a vital antioxidant that boosts the power of other antioxidants,including glutathione and vitamin E. Manv studies document the benefits of alphalipoic acid in treating diabetes.One stud.vshowsthat diabetic neuropathv can improve after oral ingestion of alpha-lipoic acid at dosesof either 50 or 100 mg twice a dal'. Other studies suggestthat alpha-lipoic acid mav be helpful for stroke and cardiacpatients. Prevention of cataracts,memorv improvement, and help in cancerprevention are all possible, according to studies on this supplement. Patients rvith stagesI and II open-angleglaucoma receiving dosesof 150 mg per da-vof alpha-lipoic acid for one month improved. Alpha-lipoic acid is a sulfurous fatt.vacid that might be classifiedas a vitamin except that it is synthesizedwithin the human bodlr The effectsof this nutrient include normalizing blood sugar levels,improving nerve blood flow; reducing oxidative stress,alleviatingdiabetic neuropathl; and protecting membranes.Alpha-lipoic acid is a free radical scavenger,inhibits the damaging effects of the cross-linkingof proteins,and is used to treat liver ailments and to protect the liver from the toxic effectsof many pharmaceuticaldrugs. Alpha-lipoic acid alsoincreasesintracellular glutathione levelsthat slow the biologicalaging process. A dietar,vnote: Starchy vegetablesand tubers,,such as russet potatoes,,sweetpotatoes,and vams, are not fattening and actuallv contain alpha-lipoic acid to help -vourheart. The dailv doseof alpha-lipoic acid is 200 to 300 mg per dari Essenfia I Fatty Acids. Most people don't get enough essentialfatty' acids from foods. That's why dietary supplementssuch asborage,flAx, and fish oils havebecomeso popular among healthconsciouspeople. Fatty acids serveas building blocks for nerve cells and cell membranes.When levelsof essential fatty acidsare inadequate,dangeroussaturatedfats replacethe essentialfatty acidswithin cell membranes.This resultsin reduced membrane fluidit.v.and then inefficiencg rvhich promotes

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premature aging and disease.You can maximize the production of beneficialprostaglandins,and minimize the production of harmful ones (such as prostaglandinE2) by taking the right proportions of essentialfattv acids. Deficienciesin essentialfattv acidsare linked to: . Chronic inflammatorv conditions (such as arthritis) ' Hypertension (high blood pressure) . Memort, loss . Eler,atedtriglvcerides . Dementia . Cardiovasculardisease . Insulin resistance(leadingto tvpe II diabetes) You need the right amounts of'GLA (gamma linolenic acid), DHA (docosaheraenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) to ensure optimal fatty acid intake. Omega-6 fatty acids are good for your complexion and for proper joint flexibility. Extra dry skin and stiff, painful joints are symptoms of omega fatty'acid deficienc\,'. Fatt,v fish, such as salmon, mackerel, cod, grouper, tuna, sole, and sardines,, are all goodquality proteins, and the.vare also outstanding sourcesof omega-3 fatty acids that help turn off the inflammator-v process:,relieving fibromvalgia, asthma, emphysema, and digestive disorders. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a group of isomers of the omega-6 essentialfatty acid linoleic acid. Isomer cis-9 trans-11 CLA has been shown to appearto inhibit cancerformarion, and to enhancemuscle growth. The trans-lO cis-l2 CLh isomer has been shown to eliminate lipogenesis,or the creation of fat cells, and to stop eristing fat cells from increasingin size. Cl/t's ability to increasemuscle massand reduce fat mass,creating a leanerphysique,without altering hormone levels,makesit effectivefor use by both men and women. Flaxseedoil or ground flaxseedsare vegetariansourcesof omega-3 and omega*6essential fattl,-acids. Note that omega-3 fatty''acids must be balanced with omega-6 fatty acids. Here is a commonl.vrecommendeddaily combination: ,+,000mg of borageoil, yield rng 920 mg of GLA (omega-6) 2,000mg of fish oil extract,.vielding1,000mg of DHA (omega-3) 400 mg of trPA (omega-3) 1,000mg of conjugatedlinoleic acid (CLA)

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PROVENAGE-BUSTERS Voiceof Experience-Gloria periodontaldiseuse, turicoset'eins gro-ying.I had macular degeneration, h.ypoglycemitr,, M.y hoir TDas in m,ylegsand u spinal currature which, I wu,stold, couldhecomedegeneratiae. IIr{ow] m.ysparsehair isfuller and growing back nith dark color. Thereis an improrementin the prohlemI feared would bepermanent.I do not haae h.ypoglycemiu or periodontal ma,culurdegeneration and my spinal curaaturefeels lessacute. disease.The leg xu,ricosit.ydecreased The rate at which your bodl' agesis largely determined by a number of biological processes, which we discussedin Chapter 3. The following agentshavebeen u'idel.vacceptedasbeing effective in slowing the aging processand rvarding off disease.I'm going to group them into five categories:antioxidants;Chrono-Forte, an antiaging formula; bone-enhancingnutrients, which will be of particular interest to women, although men can benefit from thesetoo; natural prostatehelpersfor men; and herbal aids to health.As we discusssupplementsin varioussectionsof this book, there is going to be some overlap,with certain supplementspopping up time and again. That's becausemany of them perform a varietv of functions and can help in multiple rva,vs. That's part of the rvonder of natural substances! Voice of Experience-Marina I masgiaen m.yhair fthinned], my nails becamemeok ontl I Jbh xer.1tdepressed. lftt, menopause, "Multi-Menopu,use Wasn't thereun-1t1tlace to helplteoltle S.yndrlme." I wasstill d,epressed. Prozocfor like me? pVowl I huae lots qf- energ.y,and my hair and nails are cominghack to their pre-mt'nopuusul I stoppedProzat'ondJiel great. J{o moredepression! thickness.

MtNERALS, ARMY(VtrAMtNS, THEANTTOXTDANT NUTRIENTS AMrNOACrDS)AND MAJORSUPPORTTVE Antioxidants guard againstmanv chronic diseasesbv removing chemicalsthat may damagevour bodr,.Many common chronic diseasessuch as cancer,cardiovasculardisease,and arthritis arise from the sameinsidious source:mutations, causedmainly by free radicals.Your cells are protected againstfree radicalsand lipid peroxidationr,vhenyou are in peak health. The antioridant army is a complex system of human defensein which vitamins, minerals, amino acids. and certain enzymes guard vour health. Antioridants are substancesthat react

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of the dechemicallv u'ith fl'ec raclicalsto disarm them. Antioridants break the vicious c1,''cle createnelv free radicals,leading compositionof proteins and f ;rttr iricls,u hich u'ould otherr,vise to premature aging and cell death. Knolvn antioxidantsinclude: . Vitamin C . \'ritamin E . Some B r,itamins,beta-carotene(use mixed carotenoids) . Alpha-lipoic acid . Manganese . Selenium . Ztnc . Some amino acids, such as L-carnosine, N-acet-vl cvsteine (NAC), and L-taurine, reduced L-glutathione ' Coenzl'meq10 (coQ10) . Some hormones, such as melatonin . Some enzvmes,such as superoxidedismutase(SOD) The Antioxidant Arm)'ma.v be comparedto the piecesof a chessset.The antiagingsuperstars might then be King Vitamin C and Qreen CoQ10, Sir Selenium,Bishop Vitamin E, and Castle Carnosine;but if in your quest for rejuvenation, you were to welcome onlv theseflashy antioxidant supplements,,vouwould be missing vital support from other nutrients,,such as Pau'n Potassium. A main messageof this book is that balance is essentialto health; that is wh-y -vouwill find severalsupporting supplementsin this section.Just as an Armv cannot win victory without its humble foot soldiers, the Roval tramil-vof Antioridants cannot rule without help from its support staff. Copper, for example,is a handmaidento vitamin C, assistingin making C bioavailable.Copper is alsoa component of the antioxidantenz,vmesuperoxidedismutase(SOD). The Antioxidant Armv that defendsvou is trulv a team. Beta-carotene

and Mixed Carotenoids. Beta-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A. The

carotenoidsare porverful antioxidantsthat are deepl-vinvolved in the aging process.Research indicatesthat beta-carotenealoneand in combinationwith seleniumenhancesnatural killer cell activitv in the elderl1,. Beta-carotenesupplementsof 30 mg a dav or more for trn'omonths significantly enhanced immunity in elderll'.subjects.Low levelsof beta-caroteneare linked to the risk of cataractdevelopment.Beta-caroteneis the best-knorvnvitamin for the eves,and it protectsagainstmacular desenerationas well as cataracts.

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Researchdone at Johns Hopkins Universit,v shows that there were approximately 50 percent fervercasesof heart diseaseamong stud,vparticipants who had the highest blood levelsof beta-carotene,compared r,viththe group with lowest levels. At Harvard Universitl', scientistsfound that of two groups with prior evidenceof heart disease,the group given a beta-carotenesupplement had ,10percent fewer heart attacks than the group given a placebo. Carrots, parsley;and collard greens are rich sourcesof beta-carotene.Peaches,apricots, cantaloupes,yams,beets,spinach,and romaine lettuce are also rich sources. When you're taking this supplement, 10,000 IU of beta-caroteneper dav is the recommended dose.Remember,use of mired carotenoids(not just beta) is most effective. B Vitamins and Folic Acid (Vitamin B Complex). B vitamins perform a whole array of functions, and thev work best together.Depression and other emotional difficulties are favorably affectedby B vitamins, including B,r. As you age,your stomach secreteslesshvdrochloric acid than before.This decreasedsecretionis known as atrophic gastritis.Reducedhydrochloric acid has an enormous impact on your ability to absorbseveralB vitamins. As a result, we find lower levels of vitamin B,, and folic acid in the blood of older people, and subsequentllrthere is a greater need on their part for thesenutrients. Researchat the University of Alabama in Birmingham and at Tufts Universitv finds that folic acid aids in the prevention of stroke, as well as heart disease.People rvho consume the most folate (within usual dosages)are 50 percent less likely to have narrowing of the carotid artery leading to the brain. Holding Homocysteine at Bay. Increased levels of homoc.vsteineare very common in older Americans who don't consume enough B vitamins in their diet. Studies show that elevated levels of homocysteine are a contributing factor in the development of cardiovascular diseaseand stroke.By increasingtheir level of B vitamins, either through diet or supplements, older people can lower their risk of acquiring theseconditions. Dietary folic acid and vitamins Bu and 8,, have the strongesteffects on helping to rid the human body of homocysteine,according to the American Heart Association.Severalstudies find that higher blood concentrations of B vitamins contribute to lower concentrations of homocvsteine.The AHA also notes that other evidenceties low blood levelsof folic acid to a higher risk of fatal cardiac diseaseand stroke. Clinical researchis expanding on severalcontinents to determine whether the lowering of homocvsteinebv vitamin B and folic acid leadsto a decreasein cardiovasculardiseaseover time. Vegetables(especiallycabbage,raw spinach, endive, and asparagus),whole grains, citrus fruit, papaya,and tomatoesare rich sourcesof folic acid.

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Bananas)pears,and brown rice offer vitamin 8,,, which is a superb antioxidant in its own right, and is even knou.n as a painkiller. Rut it cannot be taken alone in high dosesfor too long. Vitamin 8,, is found in fermentedtofu, tempeh,and in B,, lozengesof 500 to 1,000mcg a day. Avoid dietary-intakeof substancesthat deplete the B vitamin family, such as caffeine and prolonged alcohol consumption. Vitamin B complex mav be taken at daill,-dosesof 50 mg per day; folic acid may be taken at '100mcg per da1.. Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids. Researchershave found that a hig'h intake of glucose, or eating a high-fat, high-calorie,,fast-food meal causesan increasein the blood's inflammator,v components. This reaction inflames the lining of the arteries for up to four hours and increasesthe risk of atherosclerosis. Researchshowsthat the antioxidant vitamins C and E can stop this inflammatorv response. High plasma vitamin C is also shorvn to be associatedwith high plasma HDL (good) and F{DLZ (better) cholesterol, r,vhichma-yreduce atherogenic risk. Bioflar,onoidsare antioxidant pigments from plants and fruits that protect us against free radical damage: Pycnogenol. Ps,cnogenolis the bioflavanoid proanthocvanidin extracted from pine bark and grape seeds.It is a polverful antioxidant and free radical scavenger,known to exhibit anticancer activitr'. Pvcnogenol protects the brain b1''fortifl''ing the blood vessel lvalls. It's protective against stroke and dementia. Pvcnogenolkeeps collagenelastic,and softensblood platelets for more efficient movement through the vessels. Take a minimum of ,t00 mg of pycnogenol per dar'. GraPe Seed Extract, Grape Skin Extract, Red, Wine Concentrate. These ultrapowerful anti-inflammatorv bioflavonoids are availablein one formula. Choose a naturally extracted product without chemicalor solventresidues.A recent studv shorvsthat resveratrol,a polyphenol in grape skins,inhibits blood platelet aggregation,protecting,vourheart. It is scientifically documented to improve varicoseveins, and reduce leg swelling and bruising. This complex increasesperipheral circulation, improving vision. There is less aging of your skin, particularlv with regard to maintaining skin elasticity.Fewer allergiesand reduced inflammation are reported. This bioflavonoid complex also helps to heal ulcers by reducing histamine secretion and b-_v binding to and protecting connectivetissuein mucous membranes. Dentists and their patients report that this bioflavonoid complex provides healing and prer,entive benefits for the teeth and gums, evidentl,vthrough its anti-inflammatory effects, free radical deactivation,and connectivetissueprotection.

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These potent antioxidant bioflavonoids help to protect cellular DNA from oxidative damage and from cell mutations that can lead to cancer. This is one of the few antioxidantsthat is able to protect neural tissue by crossingthe bloodbrain barrier. Purchaseproducts that stateon their label that the contents are standardized(i."., certified b.v analytical procedures).The standard concentration for grape seed extracts is 95 percent PCOs (oligomeric procvanidolic complexes). These bioflavonoids are found in many types of foods, but usualll'' onlv in tiny amounts. Some of the best sourcesare in seasonalfruits such as grapes,blueberries,cherries,and plums. The proanthocyanidinsare found mainly in the peels, skins, or seeds.Food processingand storagewill reduce bioavailability. PCO selectivelybinds to the connectivetissue of joints, preventing swelling,,helping heal damagedtissue,and lesseningpain. PCO has also been shown to prevent the stickinessof blood plateletsthat can lead to blood clots and strokes.Patientstaking PCO of grape seedextract havereported reducedblood pressure and cholesterollevels. The American Heart Associationshowedthat six glassesof grape juice were as effectiveas two glassesof wine in preventing heart disease.tThis studv offers convincing evidencethat PCO from grapes,rather than the alcohol, provide wine's protective benefits to the circulatory system. Health professionalsmonitoring the effectsof PCO havereported that it also has helped in the prevention and treatment of glaucoma. PCO strengthensskin connectivetissueand fat chambers.Peopletaking PCO of grape seed ertract have noticed that it helps tone their skin and reduce cellulite, stretch marks, and old scars.There is speculation that cellulite may be a sign of bioflavanoid deficieno''. Some physiciansreport that patients with multiple sclerosishave improved while taking PCO. The ability of PCO to reduce the progressivesvmptoms of multiple sclerosismay be due to its potent antioxidant and anti-allergenicqualities.In addition, the ability of PCO to cross the blood-brain barrier, where it may protect the brain's nervous tissue from oxidation, ffixy explain why patientstaking PCO often report improved mental claritrr PCO of grape seedertract has also been found to reduce the coughing, wheezing, weakness, rnucus,and recurring respiratory infections usually associatedwith emphvsema.PCO apparentlv reducesthe inflammation and damageto the air sacsof emphvsemapatients. A recent svmposium in Europe gavea generalguideline for taking I -g of PCO per day for every pound of body weight for the first week, enough to saturatethe body' tissues.Then the amount may be reduced to as little as one half of that amount. This reduced dosagewould be for general protection, not for specific health problems, which ma-yrequire higher doses. Effective dosagevarieswith the severityof the condition. It is alu,al'swise to consult a knowledgeablepractitioner on dosagefor specificconditions.Allergies,for example,may require 100

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to 200 mg t\\,o to three times per dav for several da.vsuntil the bod,v builds up a sufficient amount to stabilizethe condition. As an adjunct to cancertherap\', 150 to 200 mg, four times per dar-,might be taken to enhanceimmune response.Dosagesfar greaterthan thesehavebeen shor,vnto have no toxic effects. Qtercetin. The bioflavonoidquercetin shorvsanticancerproperties in the lab. Animal trials provide evidenceof cardioprotectiveand antidiabeticactivit,r,; aswell asinhibition of gastriculcers. Rutin. Animal studies show that the bioflavonoid rutin can inhibit tumors associatedwith colon cancer)and slow hvpercholesterolemiaand peroxidation.Rutin is an in vitro antioxidant and it offers protection against gastric injury in rats. Rutin enhances and free radical sca\renger, vitamin C absorption,promotes circulation, and is a popular remedy for bruises,high cholesterol, muscularpain, cirrhosis,cataracts,stress,hemorrhoids,and constipation.Natural dietary sourcesof rutin include the pith of citrus fruits, the white core of green peppers,prunes, rose and chamomile. hips, apricots,cherries,rhubarb, mint, buckr,vheat, Dietarv sourcesof r-itamin C include citrus fruits; cruciferous vegetables;raw or cooked green or red s\\'eetpeppers;ra\v or cooked snow peas;cooked kohlrabi; baked or boiled sweet potato; boiled green or ripe plantain; cantaloupe; honevderv melon; frozen, unsweetened peaches;cooked asparagus;raw or frozen unsrveetenedstrawberries;and papava. Take bioflavonoidswith vitamin C becausebioflavonoidsenhancethe benefitsof vitamin C to fortify vour immune svstem.Bioflavonoidspromote capillary health. A commonlv recommendeddosagefor vitamin C is 2,000 to 10,000mg per day orally. pref* erably from ascorbvlpalmitate,,rvith 500 to 1,000mg per day of bioflavonoidssuch as pycnogenol,,grape seedextract compler rvith grape skin extract and red wine concentrate,quercetin, and rutin. Take a little vitamin C after a meal to speeddigestion and protect againstheart disease.Vitamin C alsoprotectsagainstdiabetesand cancer.A little vitamin C taken at bedtime will launch svstemrepairs while I'ou sleep. Calcium. Calcium may lou'er blood pressure, and lower total cholesterol while inhibiting platelet aggregation.It helps prevent osteoporosis,taken with cofactors(seeBone-Enhancing Nutrients for Women, page 153). Green leafi' vegetables,especiall"vcollard greens:,contain calcium. Avoid dair-v sources) which are not well absorbedanvwa\r. Take 1,,500to 1,800mg per da1''of calcium citrate, which is more easil-_v absorbedthan other forms, and is especially.better for people over age sixtr,. Ahva-vstake digestive enzymes with calcium to assistassimilation. Vitamin E (See Cutting-Edge Supplements,page 136.)

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Coenzyme QlO. (See Cutting-Edge Supplements,page 136.) Copper. Trace amounts of copper are present in all human tissues,but copper is most concentratedin your liver, kidney's,brain, bones,and muscles,and it is essentialin blood. Copper is a component of the antioxidant enzyme superoride dismutase(SOD). Copper increasesiron assimilation.Copper and iron form hemoglobin and red blood cells.In fact, anemia can be a symptom of a copper deficienc1..Various enzvme reactionsrequire copper. Copper influencesoverall healing and protein metabolism,improves oxidation of vitamin C, and is required for RNA formation. Low or high copper levelscan be found in those with mental and emotional problems.Also, copper may help rid the body of parasites. Symptoms of copper deficiencv are diverse,and include allergies,parasites,Parkinson'sdisease,reduced glucosetolerance,,aneurisms,arthritis, dry brittle hair, hernias, high blood cholesterol, hyper- and hvpothyroidism, hair loss,liver cirrhosis,,heart disease,edema,osteoporosis, breathing difficulties, ruptured disc, skin eruptions or sores,white or gray hair,,r,aricoseveins, and wrinkled skin. Whole grain cereals,almonds,and green leafl'vegetablesare natural sourcesof copper. For a dail"vcopper supplement,one would use copper,as gluconate, at Z mg. Liquid forms mav be more bioavailable. Magnesium. Magnesium calms the nerves. As this mineral mediates digestive processes,a lack is associatedwith many eating-relatedproblems,including vomiting, indigestion,cramps, flatulence,abdominal pain, and constipation. When under stress,we use up much magnesium.Chocolatecravingsma.vbe a sign of magnesium deficienc,r'', becausechocolate is high in magnesium. Magnesium deficiencyhasbeen implicated in depression,diabetes,heart disease,migraines, and menopausalslrmptoms. Natural sourcesof magnesiuminclude dark, leaflrvegetables,seavegetables,and whole grains. The daily recommendeddoseof magnesiumis 1,200mg. Manganese, Manganeseis an important antioxidantthat is an essentialtrace mineral. Manganeseactivatesmany enzymes,including those that help to maintain blood sugar levels,metabolism for energn and healthy th1'roid function. The enzymes activated b.v manganese are necessar,v for proper use of biotin, choline, thiamine, and ascorbicacid. Manganesehelps to control insulin reactions. As an antioxidant, manganeseplays a role in the function of superoxidedismutase(SOD). Supplemental manganese increasesSOD activity, which stimulates increased antioxidant activity.

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N,{anganese is inr olr ed in the metabolism of cholesterol, fatty acids, and mucopolysaccharides.Functions of manganeseinclude normal skeletaldevelopment,a healthy immune system, health.vbrain and nerr,es,and sex hormone production. Manganeseis found in green and seavegetables. Excessivedietar--v intake of manganesemight interfere with iron absorption. High calcium and phosphorusintake increasesthe need for manganese. The recommendeddailv doseof mansaneseis 10 me. Potassium. Epidemiological and clinical studies demonstrate that potassium has an important effect on blood pressureregulation. Increasing potassium levelsand lowering sodium intake has the overall effect of lou-eringblood pressure.Bv increasingthe level of potassiumin the blood, we can reduce the risk of a r,arietvof heart problems.This mineral also has potential benefits for diabetics. Potassiumaids iodine in creating thyroid hormones to increasemetabolism and regulate metabolismof glucose.Muscles, brain cells,and nervesall relv on potassium. The best u,ar-to increasepotassiumintake is to eat fresh fruit, such as bananas.If you wish to avoid starchr-fruit, ,voumav take a 300 mg potassiumsupplement daily. Selenium. Selenium, an essentialtrace mineral and vital antioridant, works synergistically with vitamin E. One study-concludesthat supplementalbeta-caroteneand selenium enhanced immune function in a healthv elderl,vgroup. Dozens of animal and in vitro studies point to selenium in the prevention and treatment of cancer.A revier,varticle cites many epidemiological studies showing a significant inverserelationship between selenium intake and human cancer risk. Most recenth',researchhas proven a role for seleniunrin the prevention of colon cancer. Seleniumma)'also help to prevent diabetesand heart disease.Seleniumand vitamin E given togetherto rabbits protected their heart muscle from changesassociatedwith a diet high in fat. And this mineral mav enhancethe body-'scapacityto fight infectious diseases. Selenium appearsto be involved in thvroid hormone metabolism. Immune function can be strengthenedby selenium. Kidnev damage,lupus, ulcers, dental caries,and poor mood are other conditions that respond positively to selenium supplementation. Cooked sockeyesalmon and raw mushrooms contain this nutrient. f'he recommendeddailv doseof selenium is 200 mce. Zinc. Zrnc is an essentialtrace element involved in manv human biological functions including cell dir,isionand differentiation, genetranscription, apoptosis(programmed cell death),biomembrane function, and manv enzvmatic actions.Zinc is central to the processof aging well. This antioxidant protects againstmacular degeneration,rvhich is an age-relatedvision impairment.

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Arthritis respondsto zinc supplementation.In one studr; 220 mg of zinc sulfatewas given three times a day for trvelveweeksto rheumatoid arthritis patients.Thel reported feeling significant improvement in the areasof joint su,elling,rvalkingtime, and morning stiffness. Cancer patients taking 250 mg a dav of oral zinc gluconatefor three weeksshowedenhanced immune function. Animal studiessuggestthat zinc ma]'protect againststroke and mitigate the negativeeffectsof chronic stressin mice. Zrnc shows promise in treatment of male infertilitl'. Many studies point to zinc in treatment of skin disorders such as eczema,herpes,and acne.Man-volder people haveanoreric symptoms becausethey do not have normal diets. Zinc doses in the range of 40 to 90 mg a day help anoreric patients to gain weight. Zinc affectsimprovement in patients with sickle cell anemia, cerebral pals-v.and inflammatorv bolr,eldisease. Lutein. Lutein is a yellow-pigment carotenoid found in vegetablesand fruits. It acts as an antioxidant,,protecting cells againstthe damagingeffectsof free radicals.Since it's not made in the body, lutein must be obtained from food or r,itamin supplements. This substanceis important to all of us becauseit helps maintain e-vehealth. Researchshorvs that people with diets rich in lutein and zeaxanthinare at a lower risk for degeneration of the macula,which is a part of the retina. Macular degenerationis the leading causeof blindnessin older adults. Leafy green kale is a fine sourceof lutein. Other sourcesinclude spinach,broccoli, romaine lettuce,tomatoes)orangesand orangejuice, carrots,and celerv. Lycopene, The carotenoid l1'copeneis a powerful antioxidant that is stronger than beta-carotene. The human body doesnot produce lycopene,so it must be obtainedfrom dietary sources.Look for foods that have red pigment when vou're thinking about this nutrient-e.9.,

tomatoes, a

great source,as well as watermelon, beets,guava,and even pink grapefruit. Recent studies cite lycopene for maintaining heart health, and for cancer prevention. Lycopene exhibits anticancerproperties in animal studies,in vitro, and in human beings. A large human case-controlstudy found that increasedconsumption of lycopene-containingfoods, especiallytomatoesand tomato products, ffi?y lead to reduced myocardial infarction risk. Lycopene preventsLDL (bad) cholesterolfrom oridizing and building depositson walls of arteries; it thus curbs development of atherosclerosis.The role of lycopenein prevention of prostate canceris documented. Reduced L-Glutathione. Alpha-lipoic acid ma1'aid in absorption of the tripeptide glutathione. The reduced form is more assimilable.This is a master antioxidant with a major role in cancerprevention and treatment. The highest concentrationof glutathione is in your liver for

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cellular detorification. Glutathione reconstitutesvitamins C and E after thev havebeen oxidized, and therefore glutathione plays a role in the function of thesevitamins. Low glutathione levels are linked to compromised immunit.v, leading to a host of neurodegenerativediseases,such as multiple sclerosis,ALS,, Alzheimer's, and Parkinsonism;also,atherosclerosis, cataracts,and pharmacologicaldrug damagehavebeen associatedwith low levels. Take two 75 mg capsulesof reduced L-glutathione daily, preferably with an alpha-lipoic acid supplement.Do not exceed200 mg per da1.. L'Taurine. L-taurine is a major antioridant that prevents hardening of the arteries and strengthensheart contractions,increasingblood flow to prevent heart failure. The recommendeddailr doseis 500 mg of taurine taken twice a day'. NAC (N-acetyl Cysteinel. NAC, a potent antioxidant, is an altered form of the amino acid cysteinethat the bodr svnthesizes;it is also commonly found in food. NAC inhibits oxidation of LDL cholesteroland inhibits carcinogensin tobaccosmoke; it counteractsexcessivegenerationof free radicalsduring exercise,and it protects lungs from free radical damageand lung ailments. A dosageof 1,200mg of NAC per day helps to prevent the flu, relievessymptoms of existing flu infection, and reducesthe duration of the disease,especiallvin the elderlv and in those lr,ho are chronicallv ill. This antioxidant administeredat 1,,800mg per day is currentlv being tesredas an immune svstemenhancerin people with AIDS. NAC has been suggestedas a viablealternativeto other proteaseinhibitors for AIDS treatment becauseNAC itself is an effective proteaseinhibitor. NAC inhibits proliferation of Strelttot'ot'cus pneumonitte,especiallyin bronchial tissue of smokerswith chronic bronchitis. It alsofacilitatesthe ercretion of arsenicfrom the body; victims of arsenicpoisoning are savedfrom death when NAC is administeredupon arrival at the hospital. It has even more benefits. NAC helps to remove (chelate) toxic mercury from the body'.It reduces the toxic side effects of cyclophosphamide,a cancer drug. And it prevents the liver damagethat leadsto death after Paracetamoloverdose. It's important to know that NAC helps to prevent various types of cancer bv exerting antimutagenic effectsagainsta u'ide varietv of toxic chemicals.Also, NAC enhancesthe effectiveness of interferon alpha in the treatment of hepatitis C, primarilv by counteractingthe depletion of the antioxidant glutathione. The recommendeddaily dosageof NAC is 1,000mg. Superoxide Dismutase (SOD/. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an anrioxidanr enzvme that counters free radical damageat the cellular level. It shou,sbenefits for ostcoarthritis.Also. in many animal trials, SOD protects againstlung damage.

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Topical applicationof SOD helps to heal burns. TMJ patientsrvho do not respond to traditional therapr mal- find that intra-articular injection of SOD is effective.Manv animal studies support SOD to prevent and treat heart disease.

T :H E A N T I A G I N GF O R M U L A CHRONO-FORTE Chrono-Forte is a compound supplement that combines the benefits of severalwell-known antiagingnutrients, such as carnosineand others, describedearlier. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) is a dangerouschemical that stimulates the immune system to attack healthy tissues.Elevated TNtr-a causesa systemic inflammatory cascadethat may result in painful arthritis along with lethal neurologicalor vascularcomplications.Increases in TNtr-a plav a role in catabolicwasting seenin cancerand advancedaging. Nettle leaf extract has been shown to inhibit TNF-a at 1,000mg.' Many scientific studies show that acetyl-L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid promote t outhful cellular levelsof glutathione,sustainmitochondrial energv production, and protect againstimmune dysfunction.oAcetyl-L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid work with coenzymeq10 to maintain healthl' energy levels.Chrono-Forte combines these nutrients for a svnergistic advantage, as follows: Acet-y1-L-carnitineHCL 2,000 mg Alpha-lipoic acid 300 mg Carnosine1,000mg Nettle leaf extract 1,000mg Zinc 15mg Qrercetin (water-soluble)100 mg Biotin 3,000mg

B O N E . E N H A N C I NN GU T R I E N T S F O RW O M E N Osteoporosisis a common consequenceof aging that can causedisabling fractures(most commonlv hip fractures), or even death. Since osteoporosishas no s,vmptomsin its earlv stages, prevention with mineral supplementationis critical. Living bone is never at rest metabolicall-r'. and minerals such as Its "walls" or matrix and mineral storesare being remodeledconstantl1.,, calcium play crucial metabolic and structural roles in bone. For this reason, calcium supplements are often prescribed for women. Horvever, osteoporosis is associatedwith deficienciesof a wide range of nutrients, including magnesium, vitamin D,, manganese,and zinc.' In order for calcium to prevent bone loss,adequateamounts of

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vitamin D, and certain trace minerals must be availableso that calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus will be incorporated into the bone matrix.s The following formula, compounded in absorbablecapsuleform as Bone Assure by the Life Extension Foundation, is designedto prevent bone loss: Elemental calcium (asbis-glycinate)

1,000mg

(equals1,800mg of elemental calcium citrate) N,{agnesium(oxide) Ztnc (citrate)

320mg 1 2m g

N{anganese(citrate)

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Oat straw (10:1)(silicasource)

40 mg

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4OOIU

Folic acid

200mcg

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100mg 1 5m g

NATURALPROSTATEHELPERSFOR MEN Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), or prostate enlargement,is a consequenceof aging for most men. An extract from the saw palmetto berry may prevent BPH, and possibly reduce the risk of prostate cancer.Saw palmetto is derived from the berries of a small bushy tree found in the southeastUnited States.It inhibits the binding of DHT (dihydrotestosterone)to prostate cell receptor sites and also acts as an alpha-adrenergic receptor inhibitor, reducing urinary urgency and inflammatory action in the prostate gland. Saw palmetto has been used for decades to treat urogenital disorders. European researchersdocument its effectivenessin alleviating symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.e Nettle root extract ( (Jrtico dioica) helps suppressthe effects of estrogen and sex-hormonebinding globulins by stopping them from binding to the prostate.lt) Pygeum, which has anti-inflammatory properties, has been shown to alleviate symptoms associatedwith benign prostateenlargement.lL The Life Extension Foundation offers a therapy called Natural ProstateFormula. Each capsule of this formula contains the identical herb extracts used in Europe to alleviate symptoms of benign prostate diseaseby 86 percent after three months of use. This formula contains:

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H E R B A LA I D S Herbal Brain Boosters. Diaphoretics are the classof herbs that increasesweatingto eliminate waste; many will causedilation of surface capillaries,helping poor circulation, and memorv. Cayenne,garlic,,and ginger are diaphoreticsthat can be simplv prepared. Ginger hasbeen used in traditional Chinesemedicine for over 2,500 vears.In India, it's called the universal medicine. Like garlic and cavenne,ginger has circulatory benefits that protect the vesselsin the brain. Enjoy'bracing cups of fresh ginger tea with raw hone)'-;or simply add cayenne powder to green tea (coat the tea leavesrvith cavenneto taste,then steep)for a surprisingly pleasing spice treat that restoresconcentrationimmediatelv; or bake a head of garlic (clovesintact) in parchment paper for one hour at 325'F for an aromatic garlic pit6. All of these can help strengthen your memor\,:,rvith manv attendant benefits. Take herbs such as gotu kola (seepage 157)capsulesfor claritl'.b-vday;and for better sleepat night (qualitl'sleepenhancesconcentration). Herbal tnfection-Fighters,

Postmenopausalrvomen tend to contract cystitis frequently; herbs

used to treat this condition fall into the antiseptic,demulcent, and diuretic categories.Antiseptic herbs for bladderinfectionsinclude uva-ursi,,buchu, goldenseal,juniper berries,and garlic.Demulcents sootheinflamed mucous membranesinside the urethra and bladder,and these include corn silk, juniper berry; and marshmallor,vroot. Diuretic herbs stimulate urine production and excretion, which helps to u'ash out bacteria.Parslevand goldenrod are common diuretics. Voice of Experience-Sara I had irritahle PMS s,ymptoms Jor Jourteen)'eors. M.y saggingskin IhadJ agedprematurely with pimples, cystsand scars. F!/owl I no longer haue PAIS prohlems.A1.1,skin is tight nnd lesslined. The pimples and discoloration.fiom c.ysts arefuding. I hic.1,cle,, useu rehountlerand hell.1, dance! Antiaging Herbs, The following herbs ma-ybe taken as powders, capsules,tinctures, or teas.

Angelica(GuordionAngel). Teamadefrom this herbis usefulin fightinginfections,including coldsand flu. Angelicais sometimesrecommended for long-termuseto preventwintertime

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illnesses.Angelica also helps digestion, but nsls-i1 is not for use br, diabeticsbecauseit may increaseblood sugar ler els. Arnica. Given at times to easepain, arnica is availablein topical products for relief of bruises,sprains,and sore muscles. Bach Floper Rerned,ies.These remedies may'offer relief from emotional pain and difficulties (so you can retain a more youthful positive outlook; irritability and fear will age you fast). "Rescue Remedy-"is the best known of these,and it is recommendedand used by manv professionalnurses and herbalists.These are availableat health food and vitamin stores.They help pets, too. These go bevond aromatherap\i Bilberry. Bilberrv is er,enhigher in antioxidantsthan blueberry Black Cohosh. Tincture of black cohosh can be part of an effective treatment for depression. This herb has proven benefits for women suffering from symptoms of menopause. Burd,ockRoot. Burdock is a diuretic and diaphoretic herb. It is one of the best blood purifiers, and a skin diseaseremedr.. Calendula. Thrs one helps rvith varicoseveins. Capsicum. Capsicumstimulatescirculation and elimination. It is a mild diuretic that helps to cleansethe kidney.s. Cayenne (Red,Pepper). Cavennelowers cholesterolto help lolverblood pressure,and prevents hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis)by- preventing blood from clotting in your arteries. Chasteberry (Vitex). This is noted for relieving hot flashesand other menopausalsvmptoms. Chisand,ra. Thts is another antioxidant. Cornfrey. This is used particularlv to help r'vith varicoseveins. Damiano. A diuretic that also acts directlv to tone and stimulate reproductive organ function, this herb is said to be an aphrodisiac. Dong Quoi.This herb increasescirculation in the pelvic area. Fo-Ti. Devoteessay that this is an excellentdigestivetonic that rejuvenatesthe endocrine system. Garlic. Nutritionists havebeen singing the praisesof garlic for a long time, and with good reason.This herb is antiviral, antibacterial,and antifungal. It alsoboostsenergy.Garlic stimulatesdetoxificationof the liver and colon, and it mal haveanticancerproperties. The power of garlic to "clear the arteries" rvasrecordedasearlv asthe first century A.D. Today' we know that standardized garlic ingestion at 900 mg per day reduces serum total cholesterol and LDl-cholesterol. The mechanismresponsiblefor this effect seemsto center around various componentsof the bulb, mainh allicin, ajoene,and diallyldisulfide.These compounds affect how cholesterol is made in the liver; thel'' fine-tune the regulation of this pathway-.The reaction betweengarlic-derivedorganosulfur compounds and intracellular signalingpathways

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leadsto reduction of total serum cholesterol.These featuresdemonstratethat garlic is a natural or high and relativel,vsafetherapeutic tool for treatment of mild casesof h.vpercholesterolemia,, cholesterol.What's more, allicin-standardizeddried garlic powder also significantly lowers trigl,vcerides. Garlic lowersblood pressureslightly; it helps to thin the blood bv reducing plateletaggregation (blood coagulation).A 900 mg a day garlic regimen has been shown to help reversearterial plaque buildup, reducing the risk of cardiovasculardisease." Warning: Taking garlic pith prescription blood-thinning d,rugsis generally contraind,icated,. If y'outake Coumadin (warfarin), aspirin, heparin, or Trental (pentoxifylline),which are all bloodthinning drugs, do not use garlic unlessyou are following medical adviceto do so. As a rule, do not use garlic with any blood thinners. Garlic pith oitamin or herbal blood,thinners.' Taking garlic with high dosesof vitamin E or with ginkgo may causebleeding. Ginger. Ginger is a heart tonic. It lowers cholesterol,and makesblood plateletslessstickr,iand thus lesslikel-vto form obstructive clots. It's fun to use this herb creativelvin cooking, which can be a processas simple as just sprinkling it on a salad.Or you can brew fresh ginger tea using one or two teaspoonsof grated gingerroot per cup of boiling water. Do not use crvstallizedginger. Ginkgo Biloba. Ginkgo improves circulation to microcapillaries to carrv vital nutrients and oxlrgento all tissuesof the brain and heart. It works to prevent strokes,and is also prescribed for stroke survivors. It's yet another free-radical fighter. Ginseng.A Chinesesymbol of longevity,ginsengis considereda rejuvenation herb. Research shows that ginsengis an antioxidant that slows the free radical damageof aging. It promotes better focus under stress,and boostsenergy levels. Gotu Kola. Gotu kola, another herb associatedwith longevity;increasesvitalit.vand stamina, and reinforcesmemory. Elephants graze on gotu kola and live to be seventyin the wild, where they'usuallydie of starvation,not illness.This herb may lower blood pressure. Green Tea. Chinesegreen tea, in particular, has well-documented cancer-fighting properties in animalsand humans. Regular consumption of green tea appearsto counteractthe negative effects of mutagens and carcinogensreleasedin meat cooked at high temperatures. Green tea extract inhibits malignant gastrointestinaltumors in humans. Plus there's even more good news about this widel,vavailablesubstance:Green tea exhibits antibacterialaction, and Chinese green tea polyphenols are effective preventive agentsagainst dental cavities. Green tea is an antioxidant for the health of heart cells. It ma.vbe a powerful free-radical It mav also help scavengerprotecting againstperoxidation of lipids, a causeof atherosclerosis. prevent strokes as well. Use a standardizedextract with at least 50 percent catechinsand 90 percent total pol.vphenols.A regimen of 100 mg three to sir times a da.vis therapeutic.The tea form is not standardized.but drinkins the tea is recommendedas well.

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Hapthorn. Hawthorn mar be helpful in the managementof mild forms of arteriosclerosis, angina, and arrhvthmia. It mar also lolver cholesterol and blood pressure. Standardized hawthorn products, such as tinctures, capsules,extracts, and teas from dried hawthorn are available.They' contain flavonoidsand procyanidins. You may need to take hawthorn for at least six weeks,three times a day,for angina or heart failure. Follow recommendeddosages.If pain or exhaustionincrease,discontinueuse. If your condition doesnot improve in six u'eeks,consult your health care provider. Contraintlictttions:If vou are taking Lanoxin (digoxin), the medicine prescribed more than any other for heart ailments, or digitalis, do not use hawthorn, as hawthorn may adverselyincreasethe effects of these drugs. Never take hawthorn with digoxin becausethe combination could lower your heart rate too much, cause pooling of blood, and bring on possible heart failure. Hops. Hops may improve your appetite. It is a sedative as well, and it promotes sleep. A warm hops pillow can relieve earacheand toothache,and it often calms nervous irritation Laoend,er.Stress is a significant factor in cardiovasculardisease.Essentialoil of lavender in the bath water relievestension. Licorice. Low dosesof licorice extract (150 mg a duy) have been proven effective against h.vperkalemia(excesspotassiumin the blood) in diabetic patients.Licorice has antiviral properties in vitro, including inhibition of herpes virus growth. It's used to treat chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver, as well as ulcers. lvlilk Thistle. Milk thistle can play an important role in rejuvenation becauseit enhances liver function, thus aiding in the removal of toxins from the body. Motherport.

hngina, palpitations, and other heart conditions, as well as menstrual disor-

ders including PMS, haveall been treated with this herb. Mugworr. This has often been recommended by herbalists for vaginal yeast infections and skin infections. Muira paurna. This one is used as an aphrodisiac. Raspberry Leaf, As an astringent, raspberry leaf is useful in a wide range of cases,including diarrhea, leucorrhoea,and other looseconditions, often a result of the difficulty in proper food digestion associatedwith aging. It's also used for relief from oral problems, such as mouth ulcers,bleeding gums, and inflammations.As a gargleit will help sore throats. Rosemary. This popular herb is known for the soothing propertiesof its oil on the nervous and digestivesystems.Rosemaryis also commonly used to treat headache,depression,muscle pain, gum disease,anxiety, flatulence, warts, hair loss, and high blood pressure.Rosemary exhibits anticanceractivity in many animal studies.Rosemaryoil is traditionally used to restore alertnessand concentration. Skullcap. This herb relievesnervous tension.

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Theonine. Taken at a dose of 100 mg two to three times a day',this herb can stop a migraine headache,and calm you. Theonine is an activecomponent of green tea. Turrnerie. Circumin is a compound in turmeric that helps prevent blood clots. Turmeric is also associatedwith anticancer activity. Curry dishes contain this valuable herb. Valerian Valerian root is currently the most widely used sedativeand sleep aid in Europe, and it's interestingto note that it has been used for thousandsof yearsfor this purpose. Sometimes the ancients had it right! Valerian is taken as a tea, tincture, or in capsule form, and its benefits include relief of anxiety digestive disorders,muscle spasms,feveq and high blood pressure.Researchshows that extracts of valerian root can relieve depressionin mice, and promote sound sleep. Veroain. Vervain is yet another calming herb with a long history. It has been used for hundreds of years as an emotion soother. Wild Yam. Wild yam relieves hot flashes, depression, insomnia, irritabilitx

and other

menopausalsymptoms. Wild yam supports the adrenal production of DHEA, which is a building block for estrogen,progesterone,testosterone,and cortisols,which decline with age.Wild yam is an adaptogenthat balancesthe body's hormonal functions. It amelioratesmany chronic conditions including heart disease,cancer,arthritis,,and autoimmune diseases. Voice of Experience-Dolly I hod Bell's Palsy, low energyandmitrnlualae prolapse.My ha,irbeganto thin andJoll out. I am o, registerednurseand could notfind anslDerswith traditional medications. My resultswereexcellent.Bell's Palsy clearedwithin ten days.My mitral aalaeprolapseatta,cks stopped.My hair doesnotfall out anJmzre.[My husbandI bothJfeelyoungerand stronger! Voice of E xp erience-Janice My aision improaedand allergieslessened!

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DETOXFIRST 'u. talked a lot about how our present-day body has to cope with many invaders and pol$i lrrters' alcohol, sugar, caffeine, dairy products, meat, poultrg pesticides,herbicides; toxins F,$ ti that are in our home and work environment, equally polluting our air,,food, and water. In fact,I've mentioned these obstaclesto our health in many chapters of PomerAging but now we want to tell you how to eliminate them from your body. Even though many of these toxins are said to be present in "tiny amounts," *. must realize that for a toxin like mercury, there is no safe level. And chemicalslike organophosphatepesticidesthat disrupt the hormonal system and immune system are toxic at the nanogram and microgram levels.Unfortunately, no longer can we assumethat every American has a strong and fully functioning immune system that can neutralize, detoxify, and heal from environmental assaults.The fact is that most Americans are sick with multiple illnessesin multiple stages.As we age and our immune systemsbecome less capableof defending us, and our cells are under siege-bioelectrically; chemically,and hormonally-our

first step must be to strengthen our overall immune system with a comprehensive

detoxification pro gram. But, at the sametime, I want you to remember what I said in Chapter l, under the heading "New Millennium, New Mind-set." I'm convinced that we can develop a healthy mind-set and change the way we look at the human life span. For every toxin or problem that we are encountering I'm convinced there is a nutrient or method of detoxification to get rid of it. For every obstaclein our path we can find the solution. So, let's discard those stereotypesof aging and dive into the modern era of scientificallysupported life-enhancement,antiagingprotocols.I'll

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shor,r,vou hou- it's alreadl''been done by hundreds, if not thousands, of people. They'-set the erample for vou to follorv; thev've broken down the barriers to aging and raised the bar for what we can achier,eas \\reage.In Chapter 11, I'11reinforce the wellnessconcept and give vou more information on taking care of specific illness, but here I want to give you a formula for detoxification that evervonecan use. Voice of E xp erience-Glenroy I nm diabeticand deoelopedcellulitewhile seraingin the military. I had seuerekneeand lomerback disc1tain.I couldnot climh stoirs and usedcrutchesand a cnnefor tnl months.Eaentually I wusl)arab,rtd and confinedto tt pheelchair. Sincefolloning Car1, lVull's [ltrogramJ, mJ body wentfrom pain and illnessto recorer.)tandj,y. M.y legsare not smollenrpith cellulite.My backachesubsidedand circulation is normal. I easil-yclimh threeflights oJ' stttirs[rt m.ytrlturtment.All past symptomsare gone!

LIFE-ENHANCEMENT PROTOCOLS* In 1990 I began a number of well-designed,comprehensive,life-enhancementprotocols that are still ongoing. Let me tell you about some of the first groups I ran. I think that once you know that thousandsof other people havesucceededat changingtheir lifestyle and revitalizing their health .vou'llbe raring to go. Upon entering thesestudy/support groups participants were given identical protocols.To enroll, first this group of individuals had to give a detailedmedical history, including a current blood chemistrv hormonal panel, weight impedance,and blood pressuremeasurements.Then we met once a week for three months, followed by meetings every other week for eighteen months. The size of the groups ranged from one hundred to eight hundred participants.The total number in all the groups now totals more than thirteen thousand people. During each two-hour meeting I guided people in what were really very simple and basic lifest-vlechanges.At no time did we talk about their illnesses.I wasn't there to reinfrlrce illnessor negativethinking about health, I was there to help people shift their attitude to one of health and longevitu At no time, in all theseyears,did I even talk about the treatment of a disease.At no time did I give specific or individual protocols.If a person had arthritis, dementia, or urinarv tract infections, I did not give specific nutrients or therapiesthat are known to help theseconditions. Instead it was my belief that by providing people with sound, comprehensive,and inclusive lifestyle recommendations,that individuals would be able to naturally rebuild their immune s--vstems and no longer feed the inflammatory processand the abnormal biochemical and hormonal processesthat were causingdisease.It was a very simple premise and it bore fruit.

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MN T R E S U L T S L IF E . E N H A N C E E At the end of eighteenmonths people \\,erere-examinedand had nelv blood work done, and their results were statisticallr chartecl.\\-ithout exception everv single person in every single health support group had statisticallrsignificantimprovement.In the group focusedon reversinghair loss,the participants had to har-ebalding, thinning, and graying hair for sevenYearsprior to ioining that support group. We did "before" and "after" photos of people and reviewedtheir journals.For those who kept to the protocolsthere was significanthair regrowth and recolorization back to rheir natural pigment and color and cessationof thinning. Since most of these people had male-pattern baldness,r,vhichis genetic,in effect we had reversedthe genetic process. It was incredible to see these fantastic improvements in people's health rvith basic lifestyle changes.Isn't this what geneticengineeringand allopathicmedicine are tr-vingto do? But they are failing. These groups, following basic lifestyle changes,are doing it naturally! More importhey are amazed tant, when people compare their initial s.vmptomsto the final statisticalanal,vsis,, to find that if they-hadsvmptoms of arthritis, their svmptoms are gone,their weight and blood pressureare down,,and their vision has improved. Their u'hole bodr,'beginsto rejuvenate.We seewhat had been missing in the American lifestvle:a healthv formula for living! Let me give vou some specific statisticson one group. In Januar.v1997,300 people participated in a "Reversingthe Aging ProcessStudy" that ran for eighteenmonths. Sirty-five completed the study',and the remaining 235 became controls. We then made many important observationson the blood chemistrli r,veight,physicalmeasurements,physicalappearance,memory, energv levels,sleeppatterns,bowel movements,,nighttime urination, muscle strength, digestion, olfactory senses,visual senses,tactile sense,skin terture, and stresslevelsof the people in thesetwo groups. Here are the results: . 52 percent of participantshad lower cholesteroland triglyceride levels ' 68 percenthad increasedDHEA levels . 7B percent had a significant improvement in their fat to muscle ratio ' 90 percent had an increasein bowel movements . 92 percent had a decreasedneed for sleep . 95 percent had increasedenergy levels '97 percenthad decreasedstresslevels From this data and from diarieskept b,vparticipants we were able to conclude that my antiaging protocol, which has now becomethe Power Aging protocol, can benefit the vast majorit-vof people over sirtv-five. Even people in nursing homes and hospicescan enjoy increasedenergy and vigor if they are able to follow my approach.Wouldn't it be wonderful to enlist the support

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of a nursing home, changetheir diet to organic, whole foods and just watch the amazingresults? In mr book, The Liltimate Anti-Aging Prograrn: Hom to Liz;e Foreter,I talk about Harry Biele, s'ho follou ed our antiagingprotocol. Nolr, here'san example frlr all of us to follow! -\t ageeightr Harrv had chronic sinusitis,asthma,arthritis, an enlargedprostate,a precancerous condition in his lolver bor,vel,and a blockageof his main coronarv artery'.Ten yearslater he's a marathon runner and looks and actsmore like seventy'thanninety. His cardiologisttook him off his heart medicationand his family doctor took him off his asthmainhalers.But I want to stress that Harn'is not the erception-fus's an exampleof someonewho has taken this program and made it rvork for him.

DON'TBE A STATISTIC We know that there are too manv fad diets. Too many of us shuttle between two extremes,the high protein diet on one hand, and the high carbohvdrate/lowfat diet on the other. Although in some instancesthev ma)'help vou lose lveight, they also tax the body's immune system,cause chemical imbalancesthat lead to high levels of inflammatorv products, and causehormonal imbalancesas well as a varietv of diseases. You might be thinner but now you're sicker. We also seethat a strictl.vmedical approach is not u,orking either. Instead of using diet, allopathic medicine has chosento treat pain and inflammation with drugs. In the caseof arthritis, nonsteroidal,analgesic,anti-inflammatorv clrugscauseclthe death of 16,400Americans in 2000. To me, this is just unacceptable.But it doesn't seemto bother the medical community and there are no headlinesand no media even talking about it. For the medical community these deaths seem to be non-events-just statistics.I began to wonder what would happen if hamburgers killed sixteenthousand people.What if it was shou'n that drinking coffeekilled sixteenthousand people?Would there be an outcr\'? Then I realized they''do kill people: fried meat from diseased cows causesheart disease,and infections and the stimulants in coffee spark heart arrhythmias. And there is no outcrv!

YOUAREWHATYOU EAT Most Americanshavebeen conditioned not to fear what the.veat, drink, and, for the most part, smoke,providing they do thesethings in moderation. I believe that over the past fifty yearsthis conditioning processhas been implemented b1.specialinterest groups that promote unhealthy products. At this stage,how can the,vnow tell vou that thev were wrong; that what they've been sayingabout your basic four food groups is actuall-vcausingdisease:that coffee,the "best part of r,vakingup," could be promoting heart disease;that alcohol, lvhich allorvsvou to feel good and socialize,is leading to liver disease?Norv we're caught betweena rock and a hard place.

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These specialinterest groups have been so successfuland effective in exploiting people's ignorance,laziness,or indifference about their health that now we have a whole nation without the rools ro change its lifestyle. To offer a sick person a proven way to change his whole life is completely ineffective when he is of the mind-set that all he needsis a pill. For many people,the idea that an aggressiveand well-reasonedcleansingand rebuilding program could change their lives is iust not on their radar screenof possibilities.

BLOCKS G I V ET H EB O D YT H ER I G H TB U I L D I N G When the people in our study groups began to redressall the factors that could causeillnesscellular imbalance, inflammatorv processes,hormonal imbalances,nutrient deficiencies-and when they eliminated theseproblems with our program, all their conditions improved. Then, by including various nutrients and healthy fruits and juices, the.v saw even greater improvement. In fact, they overcameall forms of illnesses.And this healing processbegan even without specialsupplementationand without individualized protocols.The programs are all basedon cleansingand rebalancingthrough elimination, inclusion, and rejuvenation.

THE POWERAGINGAPPROACH The studies discussedaboveare the reasonI can offer you the Power Aging approach.It's based on our very successful,original protocols. It's a gradual processthat may take between one to two years to produce mAximum benefits, but day by day you will be able to seeimprovements. No two people have the same level of cell damage, programmed cell death, body toxicity, or heavy metal pollution. But I believe we can substantiall.vexpand our life spans,improve our quality of life and eliminate a lot of illnessesbecausewe're changing the milieu within which these illnessesmanifest. Remember, many others have done this program before you-indeed, you can read their stories in Chapter l3-and proven that it's possibleto becomea new person!

G E T T I N GT H E G I S TO F O R G A N I CJ U I C I N G In the Power Aging program you will begin b-vcleansingand detorifving. I make the assumption that most people don't know what's toxic and havenever really erperienceda real cleanse. So you begin with the idea that you must eliminate everything from )rour system that harbors pollutants. That's why I spent so much time telling you about the chemicalsand toxins in the environment, so you could understand what you have to avoid and wh-v.And that's wh,v we begin with juicing. Fresh, organic juices are pure and unadulterated.They give the body'-readily absorbable,easily digested nutrients, which become the building blocks and cofactors for all

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the metabolic processesin the body: We also knorv that juices contain hundreds of phytochemicals (plant-basedchemicals)that have an antiviral, antibacterial,and immune-boosting impact. They carrv a full spectrum of nutrients that graduall,vheal on very subtle levels.And, the more variety of vegetablesand fruits ]rou use in juicing the better results you will have. Voice of E xp erience-Ric ard,o I just felt awJul. I constantlymassick with coldsond.flu, m-yhair pas thinning and I wnsgetting fat. I oaerreacted[toJ peoplemho merecritical oJ' me and nexer dealt with situcr,tions correctly. The resultsare IbetterJ than I imagined.I neaerget a cold orflu, my hairis thicker and I haae the energyof my youth. I did,not diet,just followetl tlreprotocoland lostweight! I feel Iclear-mindedJand hnndlepeopleeffbctiaely. That may be hecouseI Jbund my self-esteem.It was a major improaement .for me!

lmbibingthe Juice In the first four to eight weeksof your new detoxification and cleansingprogram I suggestthat you drink one l0 oz glassof juice a day;preferablydiluted green juices.By diluted I mean that you should have about 4 oz of dark or light green vegetablesin 6 or B oz of water, or one tablespoon of a green concentratepowder in 12 oz of water. Also add I oz of aloe vera concentrate to help digest the mixture. In this wa1'your body begins to slowly acclimateto concentrare6 juice intake. I remember the first time I took a I oz glassof wheat grassjuice, I had a spinning sensation in my head. So the next time I tried it I put the 1 oz of wheat grassin 12 oz of warer,drank it slowly, and had no problem as it gave my body a nice chlorophyll and phytonutrient boost. Eventually I was able to take a straight I oz glassof wheat grassjuice. But it's a gradual process; normal American impatiencecan be a danger.So let me warn you. Do not j,r*p aheadof the protocol. You can do yourself harm. Be patient. It has taken you decadesto get as sick and toxic as you are, so, allow yourself some time to detoxify.The program I'm suggestingis designedto enhanceyour well-being and to make sure 1'oudon't suffer in the initial stagesof the process. You should try to get a juice extractor to make your juices fresh. If that is not possible,then visit a health food store that has a juice bar and get them to make your juice drinks. In sir months you will be drinking almost a gallon of juice per day.As you can seethe juices are acrucial part of the Power Aging protocol. At first you need to take the juices in small quantitiesby sipping gradually over a period of perhapsan hour. For some people juices are an acquired raste becausethel' are not used to the taste of real concentrated vegetables.So you may have to take your time and add in vegetablesslowly,or put a little apple in vour juices to improve the tasre.

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The more chlorophvll r ou can get into ,vourbodv over a period of time, the better, because it slowlv chelatestoric heavr-metals out of the bodv; it has strong antir,iral and antibacterial activit.v;givesgood-qualitl-oxr,genationto the cell; and is a great blood cleanserand reiuvenator. But vou must start slorvh,and graduallv and steadih'increasethe amount 1'oudrink. For people w-ho are not h.vpogl-vcemicor diabetic,,or lvho knolv that their blood sugar is normal, you could also add some rcd and blue fruits. The best ones to begin rvith are the blueberries,and blackberries.Berries are rich in berries-raspberries, cherries, strarvberries,, the t-vpesof phvtochemicalsthat help rebalancevour lipid profile and vour hormone levcls. They also have a rejuvenatingeffect as ther, help repair damageto our DNA and enhanceenzsrmeactivity'. The pou'erful living energv of thcse fruits, which are lorv in calories, is extremelv beneficial to the bodr.. It is my experiencethat a high-qualit1.juicing program u,ith a great varietv of vegetables and fruits, taken gradualll' from smaller to larger amounts over a period of time,,is thc best single thing we can do to cleanseand rejur.enate.These juices are cleansingthe svstem,cleansing the blood, lorvering the r-iral and bacterial levels,energizing the cells, naturalh' chelating toxins out, and purifving the blood. In effect, thev are one of the best natural, single tonics available.I've had more positive feedbackfrom individuals u.ho'r'e said thev'r,ebeen helped and felt much better when thev added juices to their program and did nothing slss-ns ertra vitamins, minerals,or herbs.Just doing thc juices has made a tremendousdifference. Voice of Experience-John psoriuticarthritis thirt.1,.)teorsngo.I undermentsurger.yto.filsem.1tright nrist. M.), knaes I deueloped medicutiuns. trntl necklDeredeteriorn'tingso I usedheu'"^.1, in.f'ourmeeks!I tnke n0 nt0remetlicutions, 1tuin.t'i'ee It'ier I hegantheprotocolundjuicing, I hecome thut the conditionof' U), kneejoittts is the hesthe hus M), doctorc0tn?nettted nnd ull snelling'sttbsided. ondm.lthlooclpressureisnormtl. I ttm uhleto tuke long nu/ks. I huxe recluimetlm.ylifb! obserxed

How to Begin I reahzenot evervonehas the fortitude or the desire to makc radical changesall at once. Instead I lvant you to rca\izethat vou are undergoing a gradual process.You should sav to vourselfi "Over the next twelve months of mv life I lvill go from having no fresh organic juices in mv diet to having up to six glassesper dali" Accordingh',,vou n.ill start lr,ith one glassper da1' for the first two months, then trvo glassesper da1,for the nert two months, three glirssesper da-vfor the follor,vingtwo months, and then four glassesup to six. Bv the end of the vear vou'll It is also possible to supplement vour juices u'ith polver-foods that be having sir glassesa da.t'-.

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r ou aclclto \ our juice. The most important ones are garlic, sesarneseeds,cayennepepper, ginger, lenron. lime, grapefruit skin and seed,and flarseedsand flaxseedoil. Garlic is the single most important cleansing,detoxifying, and blood-purifying herb that we have. A pinch of ca\ enne pepper in r our juice can help soothe the stomach and prevent ulcers and ginger can help upset stomachs. Voice of Experience-Sharon After lne.yeor on tlteltrognrm I no longersufferwith the excruciatingpainfrom heelspurs.The spurs a,reu,lrnostcomltletelJs/g111'ed up.

HOW TO EATRIGHTWITHOUTDIETING You will never haveto "diet" again once,voulearn about the Power Aging diet. As you develop thesegood eating habits you'll learn what to substitute,what to avoid, and what to add to your diet to make every meal healthv and energizing. The Power Aging diet will stay with you for a lifetime becauseit's not so much a diet as a way of life. The first rule is to be sure to readlabels so that you can avoid dves, additives, partially hydrogenated oils, hidden sugars, binders, fillers, preservativesand a host of chemicalsthat do nothing to keep your bod,vhealthy but just maintain shelf life for packedand processedfood.

Whatto Substitute Rather than red meats, consume fish. Instead of hamburgers and hot dogs, have soy-based alternatives.Instead of egg substitutes,there is Tofu Scrambler,a flavored tofu mixture, which is much better for you than Eggbeaters.Instead of high fat dair,vproducts, consumelow fat or nonfat dairy products or switch to soy; rice, or almond milk and cheesesubstitutes.Rather than butter and lard and other saturatedfats, use various tvpes of vegetableoils. Instead of ice cream, cakes,pies, cookies,use fruit. Instead of refined cerealsand processedcarbohydrates, use whole grains and millet bread, spelt bread, or rice bread. Instead of fried foods and fatty snack foods laced with chemicals,have fresh saladsand vegetablesand other tlrpes of healthy snacksthat are readil-vavailablein anv health food store. Instead of salt and salty foods, use low sodium or no sodium foods and/ or use spicesto flavor foods. Instead of coffee and soft drinks, have herbal teas and diluted fresh fruit and vegetablejuices. If y'-ouneed to remind yourself whv you are giving up thesedangerous,artificial foods,rereadChapter 2 where I talk about the harmful effectsof chemicaladditives,food irradiation, and geneticall.vengineeredfood.

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Substitutesfor AnimalProtein We avoid animal protein including beef,poultry',and shellfishbecausethev are loaded with artificial hormones,antibiotics,and toxic pollution at the bottom of coastalwaters.Replacethesetoxic protein sourceswith cold-water fish, such as salmon, trout, mackerel,sardines,cod, and seabass, four to six times a week. A'oid farm-raised fish, which are grown in crowded conditions with chemicalsand antibiotics to control their growth and with dyes to render their flesh "salmoncolored." Add nuts and seeds,which are vegetariansourcesof protein. They include almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds,pumpkin seeds,chia seeds,and sesameseeds.Nut butters are also and soy products, and little-known highl)' concentrated protein sources.Don't forget so,vbeans grains like quinoa, amaranth, spelt, and teff. Beansare also an excellentsourceof protein: There are over seventy varieties of bean commonl-yavailable,including black-eyed peas,nav,vbeans, adzuki beans,lentils, split peas,lima beans,,and turtle beans. Voice of Experience-Glen whichpreaentedexercise.ICar.y My cholesterolnas high and I had greal pain -[i'o* herninted cliscs J{ull's programl wasamazing to me.I lost eighteenpoundsand amltain.free!

Substitutesfor Dairy Avoid dairy, including milk, yogurt, cheese,butter, ice cream, and cream sauces.Replacethese products with rice milk, Soymilk,, almond milk, or oat milk. Eat nothing with casein(a protein found in the milk of all mammals) in the ingredients.

Substitutesfor Caffeineand Alcohol amount, including chocolate,coffee, tea, Do not take caffeine products or drink alcohol in an--v wines, hard liquor, etc. Replace them with decaffeinatedherbal teas, grain beveragessuch as Postum, Caffix, Raj's lemon water, or green tea (which has small amounts of caffeinebut it also has threonine, which neutralizes caffeine and has a very beneficial calming effect).

Substitutesfor Sugarsand ArtificialSweeteners Avoid all sugars or artificial sweeteners.Replace them with stevia leaf, raw unfiltered honey, molasses,brown rice syrup, or natural food sweeteners.

Voiceof Experience-Frantz sereredia,hetes. I usedinsulinandglucophage.for fi{owl I do not houeto takediaheticmedication!

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Substitutesfor CarbonatedBeverages On this protocol I don't allor,vcarbonatedbeverages,including sodasor seltzer.Replacethem with spring water, distilled water, filtered water, or fresh-squeezedorganic juices.

Substitutesfor Wheat Sta-vawav from processedbread or lr,heatproducts. Replacethem with spelt bread, millet bread, kamut bread, sprouted lvhole grain breads,rice bread, or Essenebread.

What to Avoid l. Avoid all nonorganic produce. Replacewith certified organic produce.And this appliesto all vegetables,fruits, beans,grains,legumes,nuts, seeds,and potatoes. 2. Avoid deep-fried or processedfoods.Replacewith saut6ed,steamed,stir-fried, or broiled mealscookedat lower temperatures.The oils for cooking are coconut, macadamia,and safflower oils; for baking, hazelnut and macadamia;for salads, walnut, flaxseed,and extra virgin cold-pressedolive oil. (If cooking with olive oil, use it at the end of the cooking process,not at the beginning.) 3. Avoid all food additives, preservatives,coloring agents,flavorings, and MSG. 4. Avoid margarine and other foods containing trans-fattv acids,particularly partially hydrogenatedoils. Thev interfere with very important nutrients in the diet, the most important of which are the essentialfatty acids.

Fiber ls 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 facilitatebetter and more complete digestionand elimination.

Basic Rulesfor Eating 1. Eat primarily during the dali 2.Try to haveyour largestmeal betweenone and three in the afternoon; eat a very light breakfastand a light dinner. 3. Make sure to drink enough fluids throughout the day-.

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The right amount of fluid intake is r.erv important fbr the body. Otherrvise,we upset our electroll,.tebalance,our lvmphatic balance,and our abilitv to cletrnseand eliminate.Most people should drink a minimum of a gallon of lr,aterper dav including purified rvater or juices, plus one or t\\rocups of green tea, lemon juice to help alkalizethe body, and digestiveenz\-mes to help rvith the tea. But if vou're su,catingprofuseh, or exercising vigorouslr'-,vou ma). need more fluids.

More about Meat If what I said about meat contamination in Chapter 3 hasn't vet turned you awav from flesh food, let me give 1'-ousome facts about animal protein diet r,ersusa \regetariandiet. Nlost people are under the impressionthat you must cat animal protein in order to sustainlife. This is a mvth perpetratedby the meat industrr'. In point of fact, m\,o\rn original rvork rvith Dr. Hillard Fitsk1,'atthe Institute of Applied Biologv and Dr. \,'ictor Berman in 1984showeclthat r,irtuallv all foods contain all eight essentialamino acids. Hou'er,er,rve hal'e been led to believe that onlv animal foods contain theseamino acids.As a result,,u,e have relegatedvegetables,grains, nuts, seeds,fruits, and herbs to an insignificant accompaniment,or garnish, to a meat-basedor animal protein-baseddiet. \Ve ornethis misconceptionabout animal protein to good propaganda and beautiful marketing on the part of the meat industnr You must, horvever,be sure that vou arc getting high-qualitv amino acidsfrom high-qualitv sources.You need %ogram of protein per kilogram of body'u'eight, u'hich is approximatclr'60 grams per da,vfor women and B0 grams pcr dav for men. During pregnancl',lactation, recoverv from various illnesses,surger\ and infection, .vou r,r'illrequire more. You need 40 to 50 grams of high-qualitv fiber per dav from a r,arietv of grains, legumes,,nuts, seeds,millet, and fruits including vams, potatoes, buckwheat,brown rice, spelt, rve, quinoa, oats,r,egetables and preferablv flve sen,ings of cruciferous vegetablesper sweet potatoes,gourds, squashes,, da-vsuch as broccoli, cabbage,callliflolver, onions, asparagus,and mustard sprouts. During times that require extra protein vou can add fattr, deepu,aterfish, cod, tuna,,sole, mackerel, grouper, salmon, or sardines.

Break Out of Your BreakfastRut When did bagelsand coffee become the unofficial American breakfast?In Chapter 10, Chef Marcus Guiliano will guide vou in an eating plan and gir,e\-ou wonderful and deliciousoptions to start )rour day Whether it's a smoothie,or a green drink, or a plate of scrambledeggsor scrambled tofu and spinach,breakfastshould be fun and should be different everv da1'of the u,eek.

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Let's Do Lunch-the Right Way! Lunch should be the biggest meal of the dal-.Then you have the rest of the day ro digest and utilize the energy from your meal. Otherrviseunused calorieswill be stored in fat cells.If you eat fish, this is the time to do it. SeeChapter 10 for recipesthat are easyto prepare and incredibly rastv.

YourDiminishingDinner Dinner should be lighter than lunch. It should definitely be a vegetarianmeal becausevegetables and grains are digestedmuch faster than fish or animal protein. Eat no later than 7 p.tr. If you eat a heavv meal late at night, your body is focused on digestion rather than repair and regeneration.You'll find vou'll sleepbetter if -v*ou eat early too. Again, in Chapter 9 vou'll learn how to get the best out of your grains and r,egetablemeal using spicesand herbs galore.

Snack Power Snacksare foods that have become increasinBlvunhealthy. For the most part the.vare sl,nthetic foods that have no nutritional value whatsoever.They are in fact verl' detrimental. They are loaded with trans-fatty'acids,saturatedfats, sugar,and dozens of food additives,dyes,preservatives,and chemicalsto tempt and mavbe addict us to their taste! It's a nutritional disaster. You can find and make plentv of snacksto keep you away from these horrific temptations. Chapter 10 gives you a variet,vof snack choicesand recipes made from fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, and seeds.It's good to keep healthy snackson hand and in your bag so you don't get tempted r,vithsomethingunhealthy when vou're away from home.

Low CalorieDiets What \\'e'\'ebeen talking about in our Non-Diet Diet adds up to a lot lesscaloriesbut without the bother of u'eighing everv bite vou eat. A mostly organic, vegetariandiet that avoids processed carbohr-drates u'ill r,err.oftenbe naturallv low in calories.And that's exactlywhat vou need as you age-fbu'er calories.A teenageror a pregnant woman needsa lot more caloriesthan an older adult, and if r-ou continue to eat like a teenager,then that extra food is going to show up as bulges and excessu'eight that is detrimental to your health. Let's look at the sciencebehind low caloriediets. It onlv took four rveeksto find some answersabout the lorv calorie approach in a group of aging mice. The genesof these elderly mice were showing the effects of aging, which was reversedin four weekson a low calorie diet. In the WasltingtonPostDr. Stephen Spindler, who ran the stud,vand is a professorof biochemistrv at the Universitv of California at Riverside,says "My work shows that calorie restriction not only'prevents fage-related]changesin geneactivit,v,

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but very quickly reversesthe majority of the changesthat take place with age."' The study made ((vast number of genesto be looked at" simultaneousl,v. use of new technologl,-that allorvsa To date,the only treatment that extendsthe life of mammals is "severe" caloric restriction,, but there are really no studiesto show effectivenessin humans. Of great interest to Power Agers is that Dr. Spindler's group was able to identify twenty genesthat seemedto become more active with age. Further scrutinv*showed that severalof these geneswere associatedwith inheart disease,autoimmune disflammation, which itself is related to chronic pain s1''ndromes, eases,and chronic illness.In almost three quarters of the genes,calorie restriction completely or partially prevented the age-related changes.Another twentv-six genes had their activiqr curtailed over time and another large group of geneswas responsiblefor detoxifying the body against drugs and chemicals.Long-term calorie restriction partially'reversedthe age-related changesin about half of thesegenes.Even though Dr. Spindler was verv clear in his interview with the WashingtonPost that it would take years to create drug therapies to target these genes, we have the proof we need right now to decreaseour caloric intake and receivehealthy benefits. And we alsoknow that drugs or geneticmanipulation is not the answer. Lane and colleaguesat the National Institute on Aging studied caloric restriction and aging first in non-primates. Their extensivereview of the literature showed sevent\.vearsof research proving that a 30 percent to 40 percent reduction in caloric intake leads to a significant life extensionin a variety of short-lived species.They also said that since the late 1980sstudiesin longer-livedspecies,such asrhesusand squirrel monkeys,havebeen undertaken,which suggest that the effect of caloric restriction on aging is universalacrossspecies.Resultsin other caloric restriction studiesindicate prevention or delay of onset of age-relateddiseasessuch as cardiovasculardisease,diabetes,and perhapscancer.2 Voice of E xperience-Marcia I wassad about enteringold u,ge.I could not recognizem.yseff'rpith otermeightand phite, thirt hair ,falling zut. I lackedenerg)/and had n0 sensualemotions. The Gary |r{ull [programJ has changedall that. Just seeingm.)thoir gromingbackthick and in its original color returned m.yfemininity. M-y libido returned as it mus in m.y eu,rl.yfttrties. Energl, i5 phenomenaland I sleeponl1,.t'burtofi,ae hoursa night!

THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE Remember Harry Biele, the ninety-year-old marathon runner? When he began the antiaging protocol he also began to exerciseregularly. He took to it like a fish to water and becamean incredible erample for the older generation.Now; you certainlv don't hal'e to become a marathon

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runner in orcler to star \ oLrnS'. \\ c lll knou that as a societvwe are not exercisingnearlv enough. just Nlost peoplesa\ the\ don't hrrre time for it. But rvecan show vou studiesthat sayevena few minutes of exercisea clirrcan improve vour health. So, that's where 1'oubegin, rn'itha few minutes of exercisea dar. It's something that seemsso birsicbut n'e constantlv have to be reminded that sitting on a couch in front of vour T\'r or sitting in front of vour computer is not exercise!Astronauts in lveightlessflight developosteoporosisand muscle wasting.These surprising findings made us reahzethat u,e depend on grar it1-pulling on our bonesto keep them strong.Add a little regular cxerciseand vou can pre\-entprotcin n asting a\\ravfrom your musclesand you can stop osteoporosisin its tracks. A seriesof studieson exercisein a verv ill population proved the benefitsof ph,vsicalactivity A group of researchersin a 2003 paper found from revierning prior studiesthat both aerobic exercisetraining and resistanceexercise(u,cighttraining) rvill increaseprotein mass.The-vconcluded that "in general, patients rvith u,asting conditions u.ho can and will compl-v with a proper exerciseprogram gain muscleprotein mass,strength and endurance)and, in somecases, are more capableof performing the activitiesof dailv living."'This is great news for peopler,vho imagine that it's too late to tr\. erercise. Let's look at chronic obstructivepulmonarv disease(COPD). It's said to be incurablebut, in fact, rvith the help of erercisc.,reseArchersare finding out that patients can suffer from far fewer svmptoms. Schols rvrote in the Intentutionul Journrtl of Cardiolog.Tthat while studying weight loss in COPD he n as surprised to find that dietarv intervention, oral nutritional supplements, and exerciseresulted in lessmorbiditl' and mortalitti+ This is no surprise to people who understand the porverof good nutrition. For us PorverAgers, this study.just reinforceswhat is possible. Reviervingthe follou'ing seriesof studieson COPD and exercise,I noticed that researchers spent a lot of effort trving to decide u'hat is the best erercise for improving lung function. To mv mind the monev rvould be better spent actuall1'settingup exerciseprograms,enrolling people in r,valkingclubs, having simple stretching erercise programs on TV, even at prime time! The possibilitiesare endless.If onlv allopathicmedicine rvould get into the businessof health and not the businessof disease,, thev could use the tremendous amount of researchthat has been done on aging and exercise,diet, and supplementationand take action! Sadlr,,that u'as not the case:hundreds of thousandsof dollars went into the next group of studiestry.ingto define eractlv lvhat exercisepeopleshould do! Chavannesand colleaguesspent their funclingrevielvingthe effectsof phvsicalactivitr.in mild to moderateCOPD. Thev found that phvsicalerercisecan impro\rea patient'sfitness.'Wright and colleaguestried to determine the best form of erercisefor patientslvith chronic obstructivepulmonar\- disease.The.v found that short-term high-intensitv strength training mav improve pulmonarr function in COPD and ma)'be the preferred method.nVogiatzisand a group of researcherssuggestedinterval training

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as an alternativeto continuous exercisein COPD patients.They concluded that interval training does produce substantial training effects that are similar in magnitude to those produced by continuous training at half the exerciseintensity but double the exercisetime.7Another team of researchersfound that both resistancetraining (weight training) and endurancetraining have similar effectson "peripheral muscle force, exercisecapacity and health-relatedquality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasepatients with peripheral muscle weakness."tAnd on it goes,the researchjuggernaut with no correlation to the real world and no thought of implementing on a grander scalewhat their researchfinds.

How Long ShouldI Exercise? As for the amount of time you need to exerciseto start getting benefits, a report in the March 2001Journal of theAmericanMedical Associationeffectively counters people's argument that they don't havetime to exercise.The report saysa nine-minute*a-daywalk cuts women's heart disease risk by half The study done by Harvard epidemiologistsfollowed forty thousand women for five years.They found that minimal exercisehad an impact on health; even w,alkingone hour a week reduced the risk of heart disease.Even women who smoked,were obese,and had high cholesterol benefited from this lor,vlevel of exercise.And it wasn't the speedof the walking that mattered, it was just the time doing it. So you can start out slowly,gradually build up your endurance, and then work up to thirty to sixty minutes of exerciseevery day.Just think what the gain in health benefits would be if you quadrupled the study's exercisetime.eIn Chapter l l, I talk about the WellnessModel and I advisepeople to strive for forty-five minutes of exerciseevery day as the optimum amount for improving metabolism, keeping limber, and keeping muscles toned.

CONCLUSION It's up to you now. I recommend that,vou study the Non-Diet Diet, No-ExerciseExerciseProgram, set your goal for a year or two down the road to be healthy and happy, and slowly implement the program. Take one small step today toward health. You won't regret it, becausethe health benefits besin almost immediatelv. Voice of Experience-Margarita "After one month I no longerexperiencedburning sensutionor discomfortin my stomach,chestor onywhereelse.I feel magnifi,cent!"

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to"r detox, Chef N,[arcusGuiliano and I offer the follorving seven-dav plan. These recipesare founded on good, simple, clean, and fresh food. Some recipesare more in-

volved than others, so start out at your own level. Whatever recipe )iou are trying, read and reread it. Visualizing the proceduresmakesthe processeasier. All of these recipes have been formulated without refined sugars,refined flours, processed foods,,or dairy products. The,v include a wide variety of ingredients that one could obtain from a good-qualitv health food store. Always choose organic ingredients over conventional ones when that is an option. Try to buy produce that is in seasonand grown locally.A great way to do this is to shop at your local farmers' market. When choosingseafood,make sure there is no odor and buy from a reputable seller. Although we've given vou sevendays' lvorth of food, ,vouneed not follow the recipes in the preciseorder they appear.So long as vou use the guidelines laid out in Chapter 9, vou can make ,vourown substitutions.You'll seethat we've included only one juice recipe per day: This is appropriate for people just embarking on the Power Aging plan, but if you're already well on your wa} )rou can feel free to add juices as recommended. On some da.vslrou will notice that I don't include a breakfastsuggestion.In those cases,vou may chooseto simpll'have a breakfastjuice with protein powder. trinall,v,some of the ingredients and flavors in thesedishesmay be new to you, which I hope will add to the adventure of cooking and mealtimes.A,{ostimportant, we'\,e selectedthese with delicioustastein mind-so eniov!

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SEVEN-DAY JuMp-srnnr YOURDETOXPLAN D ay One BreakfastJuice: PecanShake I scoopof proteinpowder(optional) Breakfast: SproutToastwith Spirulinaand SunflowerHoney Lunch: Trout with Almondsand Parslev TropicalFruit Gazpacho Dinner: Zucchrniwith Mint and Cumin MangoJell-O After Dinner Juice: Apple,Grape,and SproutJuice Day Tpo Breakfast Juice: PeanutButter and BananaShake I scoopof protein powder (optional) Breakfast: Soy and Sunflower Pancakes Lunch: Braised Red Cabbagewith Tofu and Dried Bing Cherries AlaskanHalibut with Black-Eyed Pea Salsa BananasFoster-St.vleover Rice Dream Dinner: Jicama and Orange Salad After Dinner Juice: Celery',Apple, and Carrot Juice

Day Three BreakfastJuice: HoneydewMelon Shake I scoopproteinpowder(optional) Breakfast: Gary'sDeliciousAlmond and CinnamonBarlev Lunch: Wild Salmonwith SnowPeasand Ginser BraisedCelery Soy Yogurt and Butternut Parfait Dinner: CeleryRoot and Lentil Soup After Dinner Juice: Grandma'sMixed Vegetable Juice 1 scoopof proteinpowder(optional)

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D ay Four Breakfast Juice: Date and Almond Smoothie I scoopof protein powder (optional) Lunch: Hummus on Endive Tilapia u,ith SearveedVinaigrette \ianilla Sov Pudding Dinner: RoastedTomato Soup After Dinner Juice: Cauliflou,er,Celerl Beet, and Carrot Juice

Day Fiae BreakfastJuice: Chocolateand \ValnutShake 1 scoopproteinporvder(optional) Lunch: A'[ushrooms u'ith Turmeric andBrown BasmatiRice PineappleAloe V'eraJell-O Dinner: ButternutSquashand CoconutSoup After Dinner Juice: Iced Cinnamonand SpiceTea Day Six Breakfast Juice: Apple and Strawberrv Shake 1 scoopprotein powder (optional) Lunch: Pickled Asparagusu,ith Jalapeflos Yukon Potato and Tempeh Stelv Dinner: Beet and Romaine Lettuce Salad After Dinner Juice: King of Chloroph-vll Day Seoen Breakfast Juice: Verv Nuttv Shake I scoopof protcin pou,der(optional) Lunch: Cream of Salmon and Corn Soup Dinner: Pear and Pine Nut Salad Wakameand Soba Noodles RoastedOnions lvith Rosemarvand Aloe \era Vinaigrette After Dinner Juice: Lemon,,Apple, and Cucumber Juice

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Beverages,Juices,and NutritiousDrinks-page 186 Apple, Grape, and Sprout Juice Apple and Strawberry Shake Bubbling Lorn'-CalorieFruit Punch Cauliflower, Celery',Beet, and Carrot Juice Celery, Apple, and Carrot Juice Chocolate and Walnut Shake Date and Almond Smoothie Ginger Mint Tea Grandma's Mixed VegetableJuice Honeydew Melon Shake Iced Cinnamon and Spice Tea King of Chlorophyll (The GreenestJuice in Town) Lemon, Apple, and Cucumber Juice Low-Calorie PeachMelba Peanut Butter and Banana Shake Pecan Shake Very Berry Shake Very Nutty Shake Watermelonade You Say Tomato, I Say Potato

Breakfasts-page 193 Apple-Cinnamon French Toast with Banana Sauce Blueberry and Apricot Oatmeal Blueberry, Buckwheat, Soy, and Banana Pancakes Gary's Delicious Almond and Cinnamon Barley Nuttv Banana Breakfast Nutty Oatmeal Orange Marmalade Soy and Sunflower Pancakes Sprout Toast with Spirulina and Sunflower Honey Sweet Spice Amaranth

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Appetizersand Snacks-page 197 Brown Rice and Broccoli with Apricot Curry Sauce Hummus on Endive -\ lecliterraneanGarlic Tahini Eggplant Pickled Asparagusrvith Jalapefros RoastedPortobello Nlushrooms Stuffed Mushrooms Vegetable-Stuffed Artichokes Wakameand SobaNoodles

Salads-page 201 Arugula, Orange,and Pepper Salad Basic Tossed Salad Beet and Romaine Lettuce Salad BraisedEndive Broccoli Tortellini Salad Carrot and Currant Salad Cool Garden Noodles Crunchy Apple Rice Salad Four Bean Salad Fresh Tuna Salad Jicama and Orange Salad Mired Sprout, Bean, and Nut Salad Orange, Cabbage,and Leek Salad Pear and Pine Nut Salad Potato and PeaSalad Sprout Bread and Tomato Salad Sprouted Qrinoa, Celer.vRoot, and Carrot Salad Sprouted Wheat Berries with Honey Musrard Superior Spinach Salad Tomato Garlic PastaSalad Verl'Best Fruit Salad Yucca Salad

Soups-page 210 Appleand Curry-Soup Barleyand Millet Soup

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Black Bean Soup Butternut Squashand Coconut Soup Celery Root and Lentil Soup ChineseMushroom Soup Cinnamon Fruit Soup Cream of Salmon and Corn Soup Garv's Noodle Soup Gazpacho Italian White Bean Soup Minestrone Mushroom Barley Soup Onion Soup RoastedTomato Soup Tropical Fruit Gazpacho

Vegetablesand Main Dishes-page 219 Baked Acorn Squashi l'Orange Basmati Rice with Peppers and Fresh Herbs Braised Celery Braised Red Cabbasewith Tofu and Dried Bins Cherries Brlzilian Broccoli Beans Rrazilian Rice Capellini with Pesto and Shiitake Mushrooms Cauliflower with Shiitake Mushrooms Coconut ChickpeaBurgers Crunchv Herbed Green Beans Fennel with Mustard Goulash Grandma's Stuffed Peppers Linguini with Garden Vegetables Mushroom and Onion Spaghetti Mushroom and Pea Biryani N{ushroom Broccoli Quiche Basic Spelt Crust Mushroom Lasagna Mushrooms with Turmeric and Brown Basmati Rice Noodle and Broccoli Casserole Northern Italian Baked Ziti wtth Portobello Mushrooms

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RoastedOnions with Rosemaryand Aloe Vera Vinaigrette Savorl, Stuffed Artichokes Spaghetti Squashwith Tarragon Spelt Pizza rvith Fresh Tomatoes Stuffed Bell Pepperswith Italian Seasonings VegetarianHungarian Goulash Yukon Potato and Tempeh Stew Zucchrni with Mint and Cumin

Fish-page 236 AlaskanHalibut with Black-Ey-edPea Salsa Broiled Salmon Steakswith Dill Broiled Su'ordfish u,ith Warm Herb Vinaigrette Fettuccine with Salmon trillet of Sole Oregano trillet of Sole with Fresh Herbs Grilled Tuna with Tomato and Basil Tang.v Lemon Tuna and VegetableKabobs Tilapia with SeaweedVinaigrette Trout with Almonds and Parsley Wild Salmon with Snow Peasand Ginser

Side Dishes-page 241 Red Beans with Rice Red Tomato Pilaf RoastedPeppers with Vinaigrette Stir-Fry Apples and Celery Zucchini Fritters

Desserts-page 244 Almond Pudding ApricotRoll BakedAppleFruit Medley BananasFoster-StvleoverRiceDream CrispyCherries GineerCookies

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Kiwi Pudding MangoJell-O PearsBakedwith Cream PineappleAloe VeraJell-O PoachedPeaches with RaspberrySauce PoachedPears RicePudding Yogurt Soy and Butternut Parfait VanillaSoy Pudding

Condiments,Salad Dressings,and Sauces-page 251 Aloe Vera Vinaigrette Apricot Curry Sauce Cranberry Relish Creamy Italian Dressing Dijon SaladDressing Fresh Herb Vinaigrette Homemade Mayonnaise Honey Mustard Mayonnaiseand Dressing Lime Vinaigrette Mint-Cumin Vinaigrette Orange Vinaigrette Pesto RoastedTomato Salsa Simple Vinaigrette #7 Spicy Tomato Salsa Tofu Salad Dressine Tomato Sauce Turmeric Vinaigrette Wakame Vinaigrette

Breads-page 258 Apple Muffins BananaBran Muffins BlueberryBiscuit CrunchyGranola Date Nut Bread

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Gary's Magic Muffins Irish Soda Bread with CarawaySeeds Oatmeal Raisin Bread PortugueseCorn Bread

Many recipes can be made in advance,up to a day aheadof time. When cooking grains alwavs cook extra; you can use the leftovers for salad, hot cereal, or other applications. Always take care in cooking your food and never forget the role of good nutrition.

BEVERAGES, TUICES,AND NUTRITIOUS DRINKS

APPLE,GRAPE,AND SPROUTJUICE red grapes I cup seedless 6 apples 4 cnrrots ty'cup sunfloweror alfalfa sprouts Separatelyjuice the grapes,apples,carrots,and sprouts.Combine the juices and serve immediatell'.

APPLEAND STRAWBERRY SHAKE 2 apples('/ cupjuice) ] bantr,na,mashed 3 tablesplrnsgrlun,d or mholeunsaltedpecans0r pecanhutter r/+cup eshor .fi frozen strawberries ty'cup ttnsweetened soy milk t/+tenspoon pure lemonextract I/ cr.t1tice Juice the apples.In a blender or food processor,combine the juice with the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

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F'RUITPUNCH BUBBLING LOW-CALORIE, (Serves 14) 5 Red Zinger teo bags 2 cupsboiling lDater t/+teaspoonnutmeg 2 teaspoons cinnomon l0 wholecloaes ty'cup limejuice I teaspoonorangerind 2 quartscarbonatedmineral water Lemon slices.for ga,rnish In a large pitcher, combine the tea bags, water, and spices.Let the mixture stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags.Stir in the lime juice and orange rind. Refrigerate until chilled. When chilled and ready to serve,pour in the mineral water. Garnish each glasswith a slice of lemon to serve.

CAULIF'LOWER,CELERY,BEET,AND CARROTJUICE 3 stalks celery (l3l cupjuice) 2 carrots ('/ cupjuice) '/t head cauliflower,steamedand chilled I beet('l cup beetjuice) juice) I small gingerroot(l teospoon Separatelyjuice the celery,carrots, cauliflower, beet, and ginger. Combine the juices and blend immediatelv.

CELERY,APPLE,AND CARROTJUICE '/ stalks celery 'l opples 4 ca,rrots Separatelyjuice the celery,apples,and carrots.Combine the juices and serveimmediatehr

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CHOCOI,ATEAND \\'ALNUT SHAKE I apples 2 bananas,mashetl 1 tablespoons wholeor ground unsaltedmalnutsor malnut butter I cup unsweetened soy milk pure unsmeetenetl lty' tablespoons cocoa(or ca,rob)powder pure almond extract I teaspoon I cup ice Juice the apples.In a blender or food processor,combine the juice with the remaining ingredients,and blend until smooth.

DATE AND ALMOND

SMOOTHIE

t/+cup row almonds,soakedoternight in mater 2 largeMedjol Dates,pitted and soakedoaernightin wu,ter I banano l./t cupsso.yor rice milk t/steaspoonground cinnamon 2 tablespoons nondairy acidophilus I tablespoon flax oil I seraingaegeturiunproteinpowder Blend almonds,dates,banana,soy/ricemilk, cinnamon, acidophilus,and flax oil until smooth. While blender is on loq add protein powder.

GINGERMINT TtrA (Serves10) B cupspurffied wnter 1 decffiinnted peppermint tea bags '/t-inchpieces 1 ounces fresh gingerrllt, cut into I% toblespoons honey (optional) t/+cup freshly squeezedlemonjuice '/0 ice cubes

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I large lemon,slicedinto'/'-inch-thicb half moons,asgarnish (optional) Fresh mint, asgarnish (optionol) In a large saucepan,combine the water, tea bags,and ginger over moderate heat and simmer coveredfor 8-10 minutes, or until fully brewed. Stir in the honey,if desired,until well combined and set aside to cool completely'. In a large pitcher, combine the tea, lemon juice, and ice. Stir together until combined well. Pour into glassesand garnish with lemon slicesand fresh mint, if desired. Serve immediatell'.

GRANDMA'SMIXED VEGETABLETUICE 2 apples 2 pears 2 co,rrots I cucumber I beet I small bunch Swisschard I rerl bell pepper I smallpiecegingerroot Separatelyjuice the apples,pears,carrots,cucumber,beet, Swiss chard, red pepper,and ginger. Combine the juices and serve immediately.

HONEYDEWMELON SHAKE 2 cupspeeledhoneydewmelonchunks('A cupjuice) ] banana,mashed I tablespo0n unslDeetened flaked coconut 2 tahlespoons wholeor ground unsaltedalmondsor almond butter I tahlesltoonchoppeddates 1/:cup unsweetened soy milk t/:tea,spoon pure almond extroct 3/+cup ice Juice the melon to create2/tcup juice. In a blender or food processorcombine the juice with the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

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ICED CINNAMON AND SPICETEA 2 apples('/ cupjuice) juice) I ora,nge(3 tahlespoons I Bengul Spice tea bag I cup boiling water I/+teu,spoon ground cinnamon I cup ice Separatelvjuice the applesand the orange.Steep the tea bag in boiling rvater for 1-6 minutes. Discard tea bag and set asidetea. In a blender or food processor,combine the juices r,viththe cinnamon, tea and ice, and blend until smooth.

KING OF CHLOROPHYLL(THE GREENESTJUICE IN TOWN) (Makes lYr-Z cups) 2 cupskale, choltped 2 cupsspinach,chopped 2 celerltstalks 2 teaspoonsof green aegetablepowder Push the kale, spinach,and celery through the juicer. Blend the green vegetablepowder with the juice mixture in a blender.Serve immediately.

LEMON, APPLE,AND CUCUMBERJUICE 2 cucumbers 2 apples I yellow squash 'y'zucchini I% green bell peppers pure lemonextruct I teaspoon I cup ice Separatelyjuice the cucumbers,apples,yellow squash,zucchini,,and green peppers.In a blender or food processor,combine the juices with the lemon extract and ice. Blend until smooth.

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PEACHMELBA LOW-CALORIE, (Serves2) 2 peaches I cup applejuice t/+cup light so.ymilk or rice milk 3 ice cuhes 2 cinnamonsticksJbr garnish Remove the pit from the peaches.Slice them and put into a blender along with the apple juice and soymilk or rice milk. Add 3 ice cubes.Blend for approximately3 minutes until the ice cubeshavebeen completely chopped. Pour into chilled glassesand servewith the cinnamon stick as a qarnish.

PtrANUT BUTTE,RAND BANANA SHAKE 1% cupsso.yor rice milk I ripe banuna(alsoworkswellfrozen) 2 tahlesp0zns natltrul peanut butter 1/rteaspoonground cinna,mon I tahlespoon.flax oil 2 tahlespoons nondairy acidophilus I seruingaegetarionprolein powder Blend soy/rice milk, banana,peanut butter, cinnamon, flax oil and acidophilus. While blender is on low, add protein powder.

PECANSHAKE % cup ruw pecnns,soakedoaernightin ma,ter I ripe hananct Ity' cupsso-yor rice milk I/steaspoonground cinnamon 2 tahlespoons nondairy acidophilus I tahlespoon flax oil 1 teaspoongreenchlorophyllpowder protein ponder I serting z.;egetarian

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Blend pecans:, banana,soy/ricemilk, cinnamon, acidophilus,and flax oil until smooth. While blender is on low; add green chlorophyll powder and protein powder.

VERYBERRYSHAKE (Serves2) I cupfresh orfrozen hlueberries,strawberries,or blackberries Il/t cupssoy milk I banantt, pure maple syrup 3 tablespoons I cup ice cubes I1/:tablespoons nlmond s1,ryp 1/+ tablespoonsoyoil Pinch of cinnamon Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

VERYNUTTY SHAKE (%cupjuice) 3 apples 'y'ba,nana,mashed 2 tablespoons wholeor ground unsaltedpeonutsor peanut butter 1/+ plain soyyogurt cupplus 2 tablespoons I tablespoonlight-coloredhoney pure unsweetened ] tablesp0on cocoapowder I/tteaspoon pure aanilla extract 3/+ Juice the apples. Set aside cup of the juice. In a blender or food processor,combine the juice with remaining ingredients until smooth.

WATERMELONADE (Makes I gallon) ] watermelon,peeled,and cut into I-inch cubes I largepineapple,peeled,cored,and cut into I-inch cubes B large /imes, pee/ed and quarrered

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20-21 ice cubes I large lronge, slicedinto'/r-inch-thick halJ:moons,asgarnish I cup watermeloncubes Push 1 cubed watermelon, pineapple,and limes through the iuicer. Stir juice well. Pour into tall glassesfilled u'ith ice and garnish with watermelon cubesand orangeslices,if desired.Serve immediatelr".

YOU SAY TOMATO,

I SAY POTATO

(Makes I-I'/' cups) 2 tomtttoes,quartered 2 potatoes,qunrtered ]/steaspooncaJennepepper Push the tomatoesand potatoesthrough the juicer. Add pepper to the juice mirture, and stir well. Serve immediatelv.

BREAKFASTS

APPLE-CINNAMON

FRE,NCH TOAST WITH BANANA SAUCE

(Serves2) t/: cup opplesauce I cup so.ymilk groundcinnomon I teaspoon I teaspoonaanilla extract Egg replncementfor 2 lorge eggs sunflolDer0r sffiower oil 3 tahlespoons speltbread 1 slices 3 bananas,pureed t/: cuppure maple syrup t/+cup choppednuts of your choice Combine the applesauce,milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and egg replacementin a medium-sized bowl and mix with a whisk or fork. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Soak the

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bread on both sidesin the mixture, and then fry till light brown on both sides.Serve hor' topped with the bananapuree, syrup and nuts.

BLUE,BERRY AND APRICOTOATA,{EAL (Serves2) 3/+cup rolled onts I cup water t/zcup apricot nectar or apple-apricotjuice '/t banana,sliced t/zcup .freshor frozen hlueberries pure maple syrup (optional) l1/: to 2 t&blespoons Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized saucepanand cook for 8 to l0 minutes or until done over medium heat.

BLUEBERRY, BUCKWHEAT,SOY,AND BANANA PANCAKES (Makes1,[pancakes) 2 tablespoons eggreplacement Tranillaextroct 2 tablespoons ] banana,mashed I/+cup rice milk 1/+ cup speltflour I/:cup buckmheat flour ty'cup soy flour I teaspoonbakingpowder I teaspoonbaking soda 4 tablespoons raisins t/+cup blueberries 3 tablespoons shreddedunsweetened coconut(optional) 1 tablespoons canolaoil In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the egg replacement,vanilla, banana,and milk, mixing with a fork until well blended. In a separatebowl, combine the flours, baking powder, and baking soda,mixing well.

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Add the flour mixture to bananaand milk mixture, blending well with a spoon. Stir in the raisinsand coconut. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour tn 2 to 3 tablespoonsof batter at a time and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until light brown.

GARY'S DE,LICIOUS ALMOND

AND CINNAMON

BARLEY

(Servesl) I cuppeurledharley, cooked I1/:ouncesulmonds,hlnnchedand chopped protein powder 2 tablespoons Pinch of cinnamon Combine barley in a medium-sized saucepanwith water. When water comesto a boil, lower heat, and cook until water is absorbed,stirring occasionally.Add remaining ingredientsand mir well. Serve immediately.

NUTTY BANANA BREAKFAST ( S e r re s I ) 6 ounceshorley, cooked .Jounceshunana,mashed ]t/: ottncesnalnuts, chopped barle.yntalt 2 tublesltoons Combine all insredients and mix well.

\UTTY OATMEAL (Serr-esl) 6 ouncesoutmeal,cooked(room temperature) cut into hite-sizedpieces .J ouncespecr,rs, ]'/, ouncespecans,chopped I tablespoonhone.y Combine all insredients.Mix well.

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ORANGE NIARMALADE (Makes I cup) Ity' teaspoons orangerind, grated tAcup orangejuite pure moltles.ltrup 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons hone1, Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized saucepanand cook for 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat. Remove from heat and pour into a small bowl. Chill for 2 to 3 hours. Will keep for two weeks if refrigerated.

SOY AND SUNF'LOWtrR PANCAKES (Serves2) 'y'cup so.y.flour tl cup mholemeal spelt flour powder I teaspoonbaking 1 tenspoonbaking soda t/t cup oats,pulsed in food przcessortoform a cuarsemeal r/+cup sunflowerseeds 2 tablespoons ma,plesyrup lt/+ cupssoy milk 2 tablespoons canolaoil I Ener-G Egg Replacer Mix flours, baking powder, and baking soda, and then sift. Add oats, sunflower seeds, maple syrup, soy milk, canolaoil, and one powdered egg. Cook over medium heat in a nonstick pan.

SPROUT TOAST WITH SPIRULINA AND SUNFLOWER

HONEY

(Serves2) This makesa great spreadfor a quick snack.Just toast some sprout bread and use this as a spread. It is a good replacement for the traditional toast and jellv for breakfast. 2 teaspoons taltini 2 teblespoons sunflowerseeds

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poweredspirulinn I teuspootx I/: cup raIDhone-y 2 piecessprlut breador hagel,toasted Mix tahini, sunflower seeds,powered spirulina, and raw honey in a bowl. Spread on toast and enjoy. Chef\ notes:This will hold for a month or more in the refrigerator. Peanut butter can replace the tahini if you prefer.

SWE,ET SPICE AMARANTH ( S e r v e sl ) 6 ouncesamaranth,,cooked(room temperature) 3 ouncespeaches,cut into bite-sizedpieces I tablespoonhone.y Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of allsltice Combine all inqredients.Mix well.

APPETIZERS

AND SNACKS

BROWN RICE AND BROCCOLI WITH APRICOT CURRY SAUCE, (Serves'[) 3 cupsaegetablestock I cup brown rice 'y'headbroccoli,washed,lightly steamed,and chilled 1/:cult Apricot Curr.y Souce(seepage 252) In a small saucepotwith lid, bring stock to simmer. Stir in rice and reduce to a simmer. Placelid on pot and cook for one hour or accordingto packagedirections.When rice is cooked,let cool. Combine broccoli, rice, and curr]'sauce. Chef\ notes:This is good servedhot or cold. This saladrvill hold for at leastthree days in the refriserator.

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HU-\I\IUS O\ E\DIVE ( S e r re s - l ) 2 cupsgarl,un.:.,t beuns,cooked juicetl 4 lemons, I tablespoontuhini 2 cloaesgarlic t/zcup oliae oil 2 tablespoons cila.ntro,lightljr chop?ed I teaspoonground cumin 2 hendsBelgium endiae In a food processorpuree beans,lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and olive oil. When the mixture is smooth, add cilantro and cumin. Puree one last time to incorporate the ingredients.Cut one inch from the core of the endive and peel away the leaves.Spoon hummus onto the end of the endive. Serve as a snackor lunch with a salad.

MEDITERRANEAN

GARLIC TAHINI

EGGPLANT

I large eggplant(l'/rl% pounds) 4 cupsice cold Dater 3 tablespoons lemonjuice, freshly squeezed t/+teaspoonhot Hungarian paprika, t/t teasltoonco,Jenne pepper 4 teaspoons tahini 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped ]/steaspoondried th.yme I tablespolnextra cirgin oliae oil ]y'teaspoonseasalt Black pepperto tnste,freshly ground Red and green bell peppers,sliced Tine ripe tomatoes,diced ]y'tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Flaxseed(oprional) Preheatoven to 375 degrees.Using a toothpick or fork, pierce the eggplant severalrimes, and place in an oiled baking dish. Bake until tender,about 50 minutes.

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Placeeggplant in a large pot of ice cold water to cool quicklv. Remore peel while steam is still present.Drain in colanderuntil eggplant cools completelr,.Squeezepulp to remove any bitter juices,and then puree the flesh. In a large bowl, mix together lemon juice, paprika, cavennepepper,tahini, garlic, and th.vme.Adfust quantities for spic.vor mild preferences.Puree in food processor.If '/t-'A teaspoonflarseed. While processoris thin with water, or thicken with necessar--r', running, add the eggplant,olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Spread the mixture in a shallorvserving dish, and garnish with sliced red and green bell peppers,tomatoes,,and parslev.

PICKLtrD ASPARAGUSWITH TALAPEXOS (Serves2) 2 cultsrpater I cup raw unJilteredapple cider ainegar ty'cup sttccunat(whole,ram hrown sugar) I sltt'igthyw 2 ha.yleuaes I2 hlnckpeppercorns 2 .julapefios,split (optionafi I poundnspuragus Bring water, vinegar,succanat,thyme, bay leaves,peppercorns,and jalapeflosto a boil. Add asparagusand simmer for 30 seconds.Let asparaguscool in marinade.Serve cold.

ROASTED PORTOBELLO

MUSHROOMS

(Serves2) 2 Portohellornushrllms, stemsand gills remoaedand washed r/:crtpSimple Vinaigrette#7 (seepu'ge255) 1 tablesltoon .freshhnsil, chopped I tahlespoon .t'ieshrosemarJ,chopped Black peplterto tu,ste, f eshl.yground

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Stertmmushrooms lighth firr .l-5 minutes, then marinate them in vinaigrette,basil, rosemilr\.,rrnclblack pepper fbr tu o hours. Roastmushrooms in vinaigrette at 350 degrees until ther ltesin to brorvn, about 20 minr,rtes.Serr-calone or on sprout bread, with hummus or a salacl.

STUF'F'ED \IUSHROO\IS (I,Iakes3 clozen) 36.fi'eshruushrooms '1 hunchItulinn chopltetl lturs/e.1,, .[ine I teusltoong'urlicponrler I/:teusprton (so.1, lttrrtut'i 5r1urr, ;/+cttlt nontluir.), t'icottucheese 1/+ tenspoondrictl coriurttlcr Removethe stems from the mushrooms after rinsing them carefullr. Chop the stems \rerv finelr..In a bolvl,,mir together the chopped stems,parsler,,garlic pou,der,tamari, non-dairv ricotta cheescand coriander. Spoon the mixturc into the mushroom capsand transfer onto a lightly greasedflat sheetor broiling pan. Plirceunder the broiler for approximatelv5 to 10 minures.

\TEGETABLtr-STUF'F'ED ARTICHOKtrS (Scrr,es2) 2 urtichokes 2 cultsrputer 2 tuhlesltrtorts lentonjuice ltlus I teusltrtrtn.fi.esh 2 ttrtichokeheurls,choppcd '/+t:ult t7'ot'udo,chopped '/+cttlt ./i'eshtontutoes,cltoppetl 3 tahlcsl)0rtns bluck o/ites, chopped I tub/esltoou rtrtiorts,choltlted 2 tuhlespoorts cxtru t,irgin olit,e oi/ 2 t uhlespoons.fi'esh husil, cfutltped 'l teuspoonsult ] |ernon,slicetl,.fitrg'rtrnish

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Trim the horns fi om the artichoke leaveslvith ;r pirir of scissorsand trim the bottoms so stand upright. ther-'11 In a medium-sized saucepan,simmer the artichokesin the r,vaterand'l teaspoonsof the lemon iuice over medium heat. The artichokesare donc when the leavespull out easill', about 50 to 60 minutes. Rcmove from the water and let it cool. Gentlv pull out the centcr leavesand scoopout the fuzzstchoke rn'itha spoon. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small miring bowl and stir rvell. Spoon the stuffing mirture into the centersof the artichokesand garnish with lemon slices.

\\'AKAME,AND SOtsANOODLES (Serves2) 'y'cup Wtkame Vinuigrette(see ?uge 25n I/: ltound hut'knheutnootlles,cookeduct-ortlingto ltuckugedirectionsund chilled 3 greenonions,thinl-ysliced cut into'/t-inchdice ] smu,llcucumber, ] ntediumL'urrol.shretlded 'loss

all the ingredientsand servetogether.

SALADS

ARUGULA, ORANGE,, AND PEPPER SALAD (Sen es 2) I cup rerl,-ygll0m,rtnd zrattgehell peppers,sliced I cttltsunflowersprouts I cup torn trrugultr ty'cult.t'reshItuliun pu,rsle.1,, choppetl I cup beets,shreddedond stenmed| 5 minutes :/: cLtltcttrrots,shreddetl I cultfresh,ltellomtomatoes,choltped 2 seetlless ortnges,sliced

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Combine all the ingredients in a large saladbolvl, adding the tomatoeslast as a garnish. Serr-eu-ith Fresh Herb Vinaigrette (seepage 253) or a light lemon dressing.

BASICTOSSEDSALAD (Serr,es.l) 3 cupsdandeliongreens,chopped lty' cupsred cabhage,shredded I cupgreen ctthbage,shredded I cup watercress,chopped ]0 romainelettuceleuaes,torn 5 sltinachleates, torn 6 red radishes,sliced 3 scallions,chopped 2 red peppers,chopped Placeall the ingredients in a saladbowl and toss with your choice of dressing. Optional toppings: Marinated mushrooms Sliced or wltole (smnll) Jiesh mushrooms Chopped,sliced,or grated carrots Sliced tomatoesor tomato wedges Croutons Sesameseeds

BEET AND ROMAINELETTUCE SALAD (Serves2) '/zmediumbeet,grated 2 tablespoonsraw sunflomerseetls I small red onion,slicedthinly '/t head romaine lettuce,chopped 1/+ cr.tpHoney Mustnrd Ma.yonnaiseand Dressing(seepage 251) Toss all the insredients and serve.

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BRAISEDENDIVE 3 endiaes t/: tahlespoonrDahxutoi/ peunutoil % tahlespoon Seu,sult Black ltepperto tu,ste, Jieshly ground //: teasltoondttte sLrgoror 2 tu,blesp0lnsmaple syrup I/: tahlespoon fresh lernonjuice ty'teuspoan limejuice I teasltoonBragg Lirluid Aminos (a,^ailablein health.foodstrtres) I tuhlesltoonmater '/' tnhlespoon Jiesh Italian parsle.y Preheatoven to 350 degrees.Trim and core the endives.Moisten a paper towel with the oils and smearthe bottom and sidesof an ovenproof dish lr,ith it. Put the endivesin the dish. Sprinkle endiveswith seasalt, pepper,date sugar,lemon and lime juices,liquid aminos,and 1 tablespoonwater. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until endivesare tender inside, approximatel.v50 minutes. Garnish u,ith chopped parsle,r,-.

BROCCOLI TORTELLINI

SALAD

(Serves2) 2 cupsuncookedtortellini t/:cult hroccoli.fllrets,steamed3 to I minutes 'l cup black oliaes,sliced r/:cup musltrcoms,sliced 1/:cup mnrinatedartichokehearts (jarred) tpple cidertinegur .1tublesltrtons suttce) I tublesltu0n tamuli (so-1, Placethe tortellini in boiling water for 15 minutes, then drain and let cool for 10 minutes. Combine n,ith the other ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, then refrigeratefor 2 hours befbre servins.

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C,ARROT AND CURRAN'I' SALAD (Sencs2) .1cupst'urrots,shredded tAcult tlried currunts % cup Simlt/e [,'inuig'rette #7 (seeltuge 255) t/;cttp N u.),ortttite (r,ceuntlto.)t7rttt Ltise stthstitute) 2 tuhlesltolnsrtm lnmpkin saeds I'tix all the ingrcclicntstogether and refrigeratefor four hours.

COOL GARDF,N NOODLES (Serr,es2) .J ount'esbronn rice, cooketl(chilletl) 3 ounc'es lrucknrlteutnrtrtr/las, cooked(chilled) 3 ouncesuL'0t'odo, choJtpeiinto bite-sir,edpieces .J ount'esmarinuled urtichrtkahcurts,choppedinto hite-sizedpieces 2 tuhlesltoons sunf/onreroi/ I teusltoonchrtltpetl .fi"eshItu/iun pursle.lt ty'tcuspoonmincedg'urlic ty'teuspoon busil Pinch o.f'gingcr Combine all the inqreclientsand mix u'ell.

C,RUNCI IY APPI,E, RICE, SAI,AD (Serr,es2) I cult long-gruin brrtn',nrice,tmt'ooked 'l cup nrild rice,uncrtokat/ .1cultsrpuler I tuhlesltoon nntfloner 0r sufflomeroil 2 tultlesltoolts grlund cinnumon tr/:ctrp upples,chopped h cult.fi'eshItuliun ltursle.y,thoplted ;/,

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Combine the rice, \\-ater,oil.,anclcinnamon in a medium-sized saucepanover medium heat. Cook until the u,ateris absorbecl.about 15 to 20 minutes. 'furn

off the heat and cover for five minutes. Put the rice mixture in a larqe saladbolvl and

toss in the apples,parsleq and currants. Serve hot or cold.

F'OUR BEAN SALAD (Serves6) 1/:cttp dr.y chickpeus filsr-1,beurts % cttlt dr."1t 'y'cult tlr."1t Pi/trt.), bauns 1/:pound.fi"esh strirtgheuns,cut into l-inch pieces ] to 2 currots,gruled .Jscullions,slired 'y'greenpepper,chopped dicedor choltped I lurge stulk o.f-celer.1,, Soak the chickpeas,black beans,and kidney beansin sepirratcpots in u'ater to cover overnight.Drain. Cook the soakedbeansin unsaltedrvaterto cover for about an hour or until tender. Drain, put into separatecontainersand refrigerirteuntil chillecl. Steam the string beansfor 5 minutes or until just tendcr. Placein the refrigerator to chill. In a large miring borvl,,combine the chilled beansanclthc r cgctables.Pour the dressing o\ier the mirture and refrigerateseveralhours or overnight. Serr,eon a beclof lettuce topped lvith some grated non-clairr cheddar cheese,or use this saladto stuff a pita, accompanvingit rvith the cheese.

F'RESH TUNA SALAD (Serves2) I cult ltroiled.fi eshtuna cuhes 1y'cult tottstetlsesanteoil

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1/+ cup slicedscallions I tablespoon fresh lernon.fuice I orange,seededand in segments 1/+ cupfresh ltalian parsle-y,choltped 'y'to I teaspoonsalt I teaspoonblackpepper,freshly ground Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well and chill for one hour before servins.

JICAMA AND ORANGESALAD (Serves 2) I cupjicamA, cut into ]/-inch dice 2 oranges,peeledand sliced I tablespoonapple cider ainegar I tablespoon fresh basil, liglttly chopped I tablespoon fresh cila,ntro,lightl-y chopped 2 tablespoons rarDsunflomerseeds I tnblespoonsunfloweroil I/+tenspoonground cumin Mix all the ingredients and let marinate at least t hour before earing.

MIXED SPROUT,BtrAN.AND NUT SALAD (Serves2) 2 cupssunJlowersprouts 2 cupsaualfa sprouls I/: cup radish sprouts t/t cup connedgarbanzoheans 1/zcup asparagustips, steamedB I0 to minutes ty'cup aaocado,cubed I/+cup seedless grapes,ha,lued t/+cup Brazil nuts, chopped Combine all the ingredients in a large saladbowl and chill for t hour. Serve u.ith Lime Vinaigrette (seepage 254) or the dressing of y,'ourchoice.

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ORANGE,CABBAGE,AND LEEK SALAD 3 cnpsred cahhoge,shredded 3 oronges,lteeledund segn'tented t/+cttp oliz;eoil lirnejuire 1 tublespoons 2 tablespoons lemonjuice hone.Tr 6 tablespoons 2 tublesltoons mint, minced basil, minced 1 tuhlespoons.fresh Orangesegmentsund edihle.flowers(if aaailahle) for garnish In a large bou'I, toss together the cabbageand oranges.In a separatebowl, combine the oil, lime juice, lemon juice, honel',mint, and basil. Mix together saladand dressing,and marinate in refrigerator for I hour before serving. Garnish the plate u,ith the flower and fanned orange segmentsand serve chilled.

PEARAND PINE NUT SALAD (Serves2) 2 mediumrilte pears,cut into 'y'-inchdice '/, cuppine nuts, raTD t/+cttponions,ctil into '/r-inchdice 'y'headromuinelettuce,rpu,shed and choppedinto I-inch pieces t/: cttp Simple Vintr,igrette#7 (seepage 25.|. fbss all the ingredients and serve.

POTATOAND PEA SALAD (Serves2) t/: ltound Yukonpotatoes,hoiled,cooled,and halaed '/ cupJieshor.frozenpeas,hoiledquickl-ynnd cooled Itolian parsley, lightl.y choltped I tahlespoon.fresh I teusltoon.fresh th.yme,chopped

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I tetrsltoon f'esh chi r'es,chopltetl t/+cttp Turmerit' Vinaigrette(see |tuge257) .\Iir all the ineredients and ser\.e.

SPROUT RREAD AND TO\IATO

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(Serves2) 1 slices sltroutsuntln,ichbreu,l,cut irtto l-inch dice 2 lurgetomutoes,t'ut irtto J-inch dicepith juicessuoed 2 tettspoons httlsuntici-'inegur 2 tuhlespoons.fi'esh busil, choppedlight/.1, I teusltoon chopped Ji'eshth.yn1g, 2 tuhlespoons ettru drgin olit,e oil Toast bread in the oven at:t00 degreesfor 5 minutes. Ntlix all the ingredients in a bou'l and serve.

SPROUTED qUINOA,

CE,LE,RYROOT, AND CARROT SALAD

(Serves2) t/+cttlt rtrgnnictluinou,sltrrtttted(tukesorte.fitlldo.y,ysprepare; seenote helom) t/+cttp celer-yroot, shredded t/t cttp cot'tots, shredded I I uhlcsltrtrtn ltint' nuls pumpkin seeds,runt I ttrhlespoon 2 tahlespoons upple citler dnegur 1 tahlespoons t'onolooil pumltkin oil 2 tuhlespoons Toss all the ingredients and ser\ie,or let marinate for up to B hours. To make quinoa sprouts:\Vash and rinse quinoa and soakin purified u'ater for tlr,o hours. Drain very rnell and let sit out on a plate for B to 16 hours. The quinoa u,ill get little tails, rvhich meansthev have sprouted. You can placethem in the refrigerator for up to three clavs.\Vash and rinse e\rervdav lr,ith purified water to keep them fresh.

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SPROUTEDWHEAT BERRIESWITH HONEY N,{USTART) (Serves2) I cult mheatherr-ysproutsor orgttnicrpheutberries I/+cup 0ni0n, cut into '/+-inchdice I small cucumber, cut into'y'-inchtlice ] metliumtomato,cut into '/:-inchdice t/: cup Hone.yMustnrd Mn.ltonna,ise (seepage 251) To make rvheatberrv sprouts:Wash wheat berries u'ith purified u'ater.Soakthem in tu,tl cups of purified water for three hours. Drain them verv well. Let them sit tlventl.-four hours and You $.ant rinse them with purified water again.Repeatthis step as manv times as necessan-. -I'her, u-ill them to sprout little tails the sizeof the berrv itself. At this point ther.are done. keep in the refrigerator up to one week,as long as ther. are rinsed er,er]-dar-andhar.eair. To make the salad:Toss all the insredients and ser\.e.

SUPE,RIOR SPINACH SALAD (Serves1) 3 ouncesspinach,coarselltchoplted 3 ouncescauliflowerflorets,cut into hite-sizedpteces 3 ouncesoaocn,do, cut into hite-sizedpieces 3 ouncesmarinatedartichokehearts,cut into bite-sizedpieces ]'y' ouncespeanuts,chopped I'y' ouncesshallots,chopped It/: tublespoons sunfloweroil t/+teaspoonoregano t/+teaspoonsage t/:teaspoonsalt Combine all the ineredients and mix well.

TOMATO

GARLIC PASTA SALAD

(Serves2) 1 cupsspeltpasta (bow ties,shells,or ziti), cooked 3 cults Spic.yTomtttoSalsa (recipeon page 256) 2 cultshroccoliJlorets,steamerl I cttp wholepine nuts

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In a large mixing bowl, toss the pastawith the remaining ingredients.Serve cold as a main dish or a salad.

VERYBEST F'RUITSALAD (Serves2 to 3) ry'cup.fieshpettches, peelednnd sliced I/t cup .freshrospherries t/+cup JreshJigs,sliced (optional) t/:cup kiwi uit, sliced fi 'y'cup mango,chopped ty'cup eshhlacleberries .fi t/rtuf ft'esh limejuice 'y'cup white grapejuice Freshmint leaaesfor garnish Combine all the ingredientsin a large servingbowl, toss well, and garnish with the mint.

YUCCASALAD (Serres -l) 2 pottnds.yltccu, cut into 3- to 1-inchltieces,peeledantl tluurtered 2/:cttpMint-Cumin Vinaigrette (seepage 251) I tahlespoon.fieshcilantro, choltpedlightly Placeyucca in a pot of cool water. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Pull the hard stringlike core from the vucca. Slice into '/z-inchslices.Toss with Mint-Cumin Vinaierette and cilantro.

SOUPS APPLEAND CURRYSOUP (Serves,[) 3 mediumapples,coredand,diced I mediumonion,cut into'/t-inchdice I tuhlespooncurry pomder 2 cupsz:egetable stock 2 cupst'oconutmilk

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Mix apples,onions, and currv powder and bake in a 300 degreeoven for 20 minutes. Bring stock and coconut milk to a simmer, add apple mixture, and cook for 5 minutes. Puree in a blender and serve.

BARLEY AND MILLET (Servesrt to 6)

SOUP

2 tahlespoons oliz;eoil 1 leeks,sliced,including the greenpart I stu,lkceler.y,chopped t/+pound musltrooms,sliced 3/+cttp burle-1t tl cup millet 7 cupsmater 2 to 1 tablespoons, bromnrice miso (a grain paste) t/: cttlt water In a soup pot, heat the oil. Add the leeks,celery,and mushrooms.Saut6 over medium heat for a few minutes until the vegetablesare tender, and then add the barley and millet and continue saut6ingfor 5 minutes or until the barley is browned. Add the water and bring the mirture to a boil. Simmer for I hour, or until the barley is tender.Add more water if necessaryto keep the barley from sticking to the bottom of the pot and stir occasionallyto prevent scorching. When the barley is cooked, dissolvethe miso in the t/zcup water and stir it into the soup. Heat just until the mixture bubblesaround the edge.Do not boil. Serve warm.

BLACK BE,ANSOUP ( S e r v e s6 t o B ) 3 tablespoons oliae oil I onion, chopped ] stalk celer.y,slicetl ]t/: ctt\s hlack beans,mashedaery well 3 clotesgarlic

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6 cupstry.ctublestock I teuspoon sull, or ntoreto tuste ccler.1, 2 tuhlesltoorts sTtelt .t'lour 'A-'/' ctrp.fi'eshlemon.fuice In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil and saut6the onion and celerv until the onion is translucentand the celerr-is u.ilted, about 5 minutes. Add the black beans,garlic and vcgetablestock. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and simmer for 3 hours, or until the beansare \ierv tender.Add the cclcrr salt and the flour. (If vou measurethe flour into a sifter and sift it into the soup, \-ou ne\-erhavc trouble dissolr,ingit.) Remove from heat. Transfer thc mirture in batchesto a blender and puree. After pureeing eachbatch, pour the puree into a large bor,vl.When vou havepureed the entirc mixture, return it to the pot and cook until it thickens slighth',which u'ill take about 20 minutes to a half hour. Some people like a lemonier flar-orthen others. Garnish thc soup rvith the lemon slices and serve.

BUTTL,RNUTSqUASHAND COCONUTSOUP (Serves,[) 2 ltoundsbutterntttsrluush,lteeled und tliced 5 cultsxegetohlestock I cun (11 ouncas)t'ocontttmilk Placeall the ingredients in a soup pot and cook until squashis tender.In a blender,puree soup until smooth.

CELtrRYROOTAND LENTIL SOUP (Serves'[) % cup lentils, pushedund druined root, cttt into t/:-inchdice I cup celer.1,

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6 cupsaegetablestock t/t cup lnilns, cut into'/t-inch dice 1/+ cup celer-y,cut into '/t-inclt dice Ii+cttp carrots, cut into '/+-inchdice I teospoon.fieshth.yme,choltped I teasltoonfresh rzsemar.y,choqPed Placeall the ingredients in a soup pot with a lid. Simmer until lentils are tcnder. Puree in a blender or leavechunky Or vou may-blendhalf and leavehalf u.holc and mir them.

CHINESE MUSHROOM

SOUP

(Serves3) ty'cup choppedleeks I scallion,chopped I tahlespoon sesumeoil t/tteuspoonhot sesameoil I tahlespoon [amari (so.ysouce) 2 cloaesgarlic, sliced It/: teaspoons ginger,Jieshl.ygruted I/: cup firm tqfu, diced tl cup misopaste 5 cupsmater 'y'cult mater chestnuts(measured,then choltped) % cup hambooshoots(meu,sured, then choplted) I/+cttp rlried hluck mushroonts '/+cup treeear mushrooms 1/:cup shiitokemushrooms(heodsonl.1t) 1/:tetrspo ground on hlackpepper,, .freshl.1, I tahlespoon nori.flakes.t'itrgttrnish In a large saucepan,saut6the leeksand scallionin the oils over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the tamari, garlic, ginger,and tofu, and saut6anothcr 3 minutes. \\rhisk in the miso pasteand rvater.Add the remaining ingredients,except the nori flakcs,reduce the heat to lou,,and let simmer for 50 minutes. Garnish lr,ith the nori flakes.

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CINNA\ION ( S e r v e s2 )

F'RUIT SOUP

I butternutsquush(t/ cultjuice und t/+cr,tltpulp) 2 pears ('/ cupjuice) l% cupsttnsmeetened soy milk pure aanillu extru,ct I teasltoon t/+teaspoonground cinnamon 6 sliceslronge, asgarnish (optional) 2 s1trigs.fi eshmint, asgarnish (optional) push the squashand pearsthrough the juicer. Set asidet/t cup of the squash Separatel,v juice,7i cup of the squashpulp, and'/. cup of the pear juice. In a medium-sized saucepan,combine the juices,pulp, soy milk, and vanilla extract, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reducethe heat to medium lou; and simmer uncoveredfor 4-6 minutes. Serve hot or cold, garnishedwith the orangeslicesand mint sprigs,if desired.

CREAMOF'SALMONAND CORNSOUP (Serves,[) t/: cult onion, cut into t/+-inchdice I teaspoongttrlic, chopped I teaspoonsaffloweror canoluoil 2 cups'oegetuble stock 6 ounceswild salmonfi,llets,pouchedand crumhled 2 eurs.fieshclrn,, kernelscut olJ-ears 2 tuhlespolnsarrznroot, dissolaedin 2 tahlespoons of wuter I cup so.)t milk t/:teusltoon .fi'eshthyme,chopped ]y'teuspoun.fresh tarragon, chopped In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat and cook onions and garlic until tender. Add vegetablestock, salmon, and corn. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in arrowroot while simmering and add soy milk, th1,me,and tarragon. CheJ-\notes:The addition of diced potatoeswould go well rvith this soup.The potatoes u'ould actually help thicken the soup; rice would work the samewav.

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GARY'SNOODLE SOUP (Serves 4 to 5) 6 ouncescelery, chopped 6 ouncesspinach,coarselychopped 6 ouncesasparagus,cltt into I-inch pieces sun/loweroil 3 tablespoons t/zteaspooncumin ]y'teaspoonbnsil 1/zteaspoonsalt 6 ouncesbuckwheatnoodles,cooked Put vegetablesin medium saucepanwith 4 cups water. Bring to a boil and add remaining ingredients, except for noodles.Lower to medium heat and continue cooking for an additional l0 minutes. Puree half of this mixture in a blender for about l5 secondsand then return to saucepan. Add noodlesand cook for an additional 10 minutes.

GAZPACHO (Serves 5 or 6) 36 ouncestomatojuice 2 greenpeppers,chopped 6 mediumtomatoes,chopped 2 large onions,coarselychopped 2 large cucumbers,coarselychopped 2 cannedpimientos,drained t/+teaspoonblackpepper,coarselyground 4 teospoonstomari (soy sauce) % cup oliae oil t/zteaspoonTaboscosauce 2/scup red wine ainegar 4 cloaesgnrlic, split I cup scallions,chopped In a large mixing bowl, combine I cup tomato juice with half the green pepper,two-thirds of the tomatoes,half the onions, half the cucumber, and 1 pimiento. Transfer to a blender

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and blend at high speedfor approximately 1 minute. Most likely you will have to do this in severalbatches.Put each of the remaining chopped vegetablesin a separatedish, cover and refrigerate. Place the pureed vegetablesin a large mixing bowl and add the remaining tomato juice, pepper, tamari, olive oil, Tabasco sauce,and vinegar. Chill, covered, in a refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Also chill the bowls and the soup tureen that you plan to use for the gazpacho. Stir the garlic into the soup just before serving. Mix well, preferably with a wire whisk. Sprinkle the scallionson top of the soup. Serve with the reservedchopped vegetableson the side of the plate or in a separatebowls.

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP (Serves 2 to 3) 1/zcup onions,cltopped 3 cupsfresh tomatoes,chopped t/+cup extrn airgin oliae oil I/zcup small bow-tiepasta t/+cup fresh ltalian parsley, chopped I cup cannedwltite beans l3/+teaspoons salt t/t teaspoonblackpepper, freshly ground 2 cupspater In a medium-sized saucepan,saut6the onions and tomatoesin the oil over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, reduce rhe heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for an additional20 to 40 minutes.

MINESTRONE (Serves6 to 8) I pound white n&ry benns 3 tnblespoons oliae oil 2 cloaesgarlic, minced

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I cup onion, chopped I cup celery, chopped 1/z pound spinachor escarole 2 carrots, sliced 6 cupswater 4 cupsaegetablestock I tablespoon salt I teaspoonoregano,or to taste I teaspoonbasil, or to taste I pound tomatoes,peeledand chopped '/t cup small speltpastn Grnted soyparmesancheese for garnish Soak the beans in a large soup pot overnight in enough water to cover them. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Saut6 the garlic, onion, and celery in the oil until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Then add the spinach or escarole,carrots, and 6 cups of water. Put the cover on the skillet and cook over low heat for l0 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 10 minutes, transfer this vegetablemixture into the large pot containing the beans. Stir in the vegetablestock, salt, oregano,and basil. Cover the pot and simmer for I hour, or until the beansare tender. Add the tomatoes and pasta. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Serve warm and sprinkle with soy parmesancheese.

MUSHROOMBARLEYSOUP (Serves 3) 2 cupsmushrooms, sliced 1 cup leeks,sliced 'y'cup carrots, sliced ty'cup onions,diced 2 tablespoons extra airgin oliae oil 3/+cup cookedbarley

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2t/t cupswater 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped 2t/+teaspoons seasalt t/: teaspoonblackpepper, freshly ground In a large saucepan,saut6 the mushrooms, leeks,carrots, and onions in the oil for 3 to 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, covered, over medium to low heat for 35 to 45 minutes.

ONION SOUP (Serves2to3) '/ cupsyellow onions,sliced t/+cup.freshltalian pnrsley, chopped t/+cttp extra airgin oliae oil 2 uegetablebouillon cubes(Morga) ty'teaspoonblackpeltper, freshly ground 2t/+teaspoonsdried basil Ity' teaspoons garlic powder 3 to 1 cupswater (dependingon the consistenc)/ you like) In a large pot, saut6 the onions and parsley in the oil over medium-high heat until the onions are clear.Add the remaining ingredients; reduce the heat to medium, and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.

ROASTEDTOMATO SOUP (Serves4) 2 poundstomatoes,washednnd stemmed I/zcup aegetoblestock t/+cup.freshbasil leaaes 2 tablespoons extra airgin oliae oil Celtic seasalt to taste Roast tomatoes in oven for t/zhour at 400 degrees.Let tomatoes cool for 15 minutes. Add them and vegetablestock to a blender and puree until smooth. Add basil, olive oil, and a pinch of Celtic seasalt and serve.

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Chd\ nltes: Make this soup when you have good-quality tomatoes.Add t/zcup cooked and chilled brown rice for tomato rice soup. You could serve this as a saucefor fish or rice as well. The addition of chopped onions and cilantro would turn this into salsa.

TROPICAL FRUIT G AZPACHO (Serves2) I mango,peeled,cut intl'/t-inch dice I starfruit, cut into ,/z-inchdice t prickty pear cactus,peeled,cut into'y'-inchtlice 1/zcuppineapple,cut into'y'-inch dice 1/+ cup onion, cut into'y'-inchdice I tablespoon fresh cilantro, lightly chopped I tablespoon fresh basil, lightly chopped 2 tablespoons apple cider ainegar Apricot nectar as needed Mix all the ingredients and refrigerate for four hours. The apricot nectar is used to adjust the consistencyof the gazpacho;add as much nectar to make the soup as you like.

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BAKED ACORNSqUASHA L'ORANGE (Serves 6) 3 ucorn or table queensquash 3 tablespoons coconutoil I tablespolnlrange peel,freshly grated 3 ornnges,peeled,sectioned,and seeded Cut the squashin half lengthwise,scoopout, and discardthe seeds.Placethe squash, cut side down, in a shallow baking dish filled % with water. Bake at 375 degreesfor -10minutes.

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Turn the squash;fill each center with % tablespooncoconut oil, Yzteaspoongrated peel and 4 or 5 orange sections.Do not allow the water to evaporate;add more water to the Pefl, if necessar.r,-. Continue baking until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Baste occasionallyas coconut oil melts and juice forms.

BASMATI RICE WITH PEPPERS AND FRESH HERBS (Serves2) lt/z cupsbrown hasmuiirice,cooked 3/+t nblespoon .freshmarj oram, chopped I/: teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped red bell pepper,diced I to 2 tublespoons yellow bell pepper,,diced I to 2 tablespoons green hell pepper,diced I to 2 tnblespoons 1/+ teaspoonsalt 1/+teaspoonblackpepper, freshly ground coconutoil I'y' tablespoons In a large saucepan,saut6 all the ingredients in the coconut oil for l0 to 15 minutes over medium heat.

BRAISEDCELERY (Serves2) '/, head celery, cut intl 4-inch long pieces 2 cupsaegetablestock 1 tablespooncurry Powder I teaspooncumin seeds ty'teospoonceleryseeds I sprig th.yme I ba.yleaf 1 garlic cloaes,peeledand cut in half Combine all the ingredientsand place in a casseroledish with lid. Bake at 350 degreesfor 45 minutes. Serve immediately. This makes a great leftover.

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BRAISEDRED CABBAGEWITH TOFU AND DRIED BING CHERRIES (Serves4) This recipe makes a lot, but this dish makes a great leftover. Actually, it is at its peak after a couple of days. B ouncesfirmtffi, cut into I-inch cubes I mediumonion, cut intot/t-inch dice 2 cloaesgarlic I smoll hea,dred cabbagp,cut into ]/'-inchslices 2 apples,coredand cut into I-inch dice 2 cupsuegetablestock 2 tablespoons apple cider ainegar 1 teaspoonceraIDal seeds 3 tablespoons fresh horserndish,shredded I sprig thyme I cinnnmonstich t/zcup dried Bing cherries Combine all the ingredientsin a casseroledish with lid. Bake at 350 degreesfor one hour or until cabbageis tender.

BRAZILIAN BROCCOLIBEANS (Serves 2) 3 ouncesbroccoliflorets,cut into bite-sizedpieces 3 ouncessnapbeans,cut into bite-sizedpieces 3 ouncesbale, conrselychopped cooked 3 ouncessoybeans, ]Iy' ouncesBrazil nuts, chopped soy oil 1% tablespoons t/zteaspoonmincedgnrlic l1/zouncesfreshchiaes,minced t/+teospoontarragon t/zteaspoonsalt

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Steam broccoli, snap beans,and kale for 8 minutes or until tender. Combine with remaining ingredientsand mix well. Serve hot or cold.

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RICE

(Serves2) 3 ouncescauliflowerflorets, cut into bite-sizedpieces 2 tahlespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons sunfloweroil ty'teaspoontamari (soysauce) '/: teaspoonsalt 3 ouncesblack beans,cooked 3 ouncesbrown rice,cooked 3 ouncesaaocado,sliced Preheatthe oven to 350 degrees.Lightly greasea 4 x 8 baking pan with sunflower oil. Steam the cauliflower about 5 minutes. Combine all the ingredients except for the avocado.Mix well. Transfer to the baking pan and bake for 15 minutes. Take out of the oven and sarnish with avocadoslices.

CAPELLINI WITH PESTOAND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS (Serves2) t/: cup extra airgin oliae oil 'l cupsshiitake mushrooms,stemmedand,sliced 2 cupsfresh tomatoes,chopped II/: cupsPesto (seepage 255) I teaspoonblnckpepper,freshly ground t/+pound spelt capellini, cooked In a large saucepan,heat the oil over medium to high heat, and then saut6 the mushrooms and tomatoes for 7 to B minutes. Stir in the Pesto and pepper, and cook for an additional 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.Pour the sauceover the cooked pasta and serve.

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CAULIFLOWERWITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS '/t head cauliflower 1/+ cup shiitakemushrooms,choppedand cooked 1/+ cup extrafi,rm tofu, groted ]y'cup eggsubstitute 1/ztablespoonsoy flour I/zteaspoonseasalt 1/zcup soy or rice milk 1 tablespoondry soypowder rice syrup 2 tablespoons I cloaegarlic 2 teaspoonslemon rind, grated Grated soy cheddarcheese for topping Break off cauliflower florets and cook in slightly salted water until almost tender. Oil a baking dish. Arrange a bottom layer of cauliflower followed by a layer of mushrooms. Top with grated tofu. Preheat oven to 325degrees.Btend the egg substitute, flour, salt, rice syrup, garlic, and lemon rind. Pour mixture over layers in baking dish. Sprinkle the top with cheeseand bake until saucethickens, approximately 25 minutes.

COCONUTCHICKPEABURGERS (Makes3 Burgers) 'y'cup cannedchickpeas 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tnblespoons fresh ltalian parsley, chopped t/zteaspoonsalt t/+teaspoonblackpepper, freshly ground I/+cup sesa,me seeds 1/zteaspooncurry powder ]y'cup shreddedunsweetened coconut Combine the chickpeas,tahini, parsley,salt, pepper, sesameseeds,and curry polvder in a food processoror blender until smooth dough is obtained.

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Roll the mixture into 3 balls,and then pressinto patties.Dip the pattiesinto the coconut, then placeon a greasedcookiesheetand bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated350 degreeoven.

CRUNCHYHERBEDGREENBEANS (Serves1 to 6) I poundgreenbeuns Ir/t cupsboiling water 2 teaspoons seasalt 1/+ cup onion,fine ly minced 1/:cup greenpepper,chopped % teaspoonmnrjoram 1/+ teaspoonrosemar.y,crushed t/t tea,spoon pepper Snip off the ends of the green beansand steam the beansover salted water for 3 to 4 minutes or until they're tender but not overcooked-they should be crunchy. Mix the beans,onion, green pepper,and seasoningsin a large bowl. Serve hot.

F'ENNEL WITH MUSTARD (Serves2) 2 headsfennel, quarteredand coresremoued I onion, cut into'/t-inch slices 2 cupsaegetablestock I bay leaf 2 tnblespoons grained Dijon mustard I tnblespoon.fresh basil, chopped Mir all the ingredients and place in a casseroledish with lid and bake at 375 degreesfor 45 minutes. Add basil and serve.

GOULASH (Serves2) I tablespoonoliae oil I mediumonion, chopped

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2 shallots,chopped I stalk celery, chopped I mediumtomato,chopped ]/scup honey (orange Jlaaor is best) 3/+cup firm tofu Sea salt to toste 1/+ teospooncaralDrt)/seeds '/' teaspoonpaprika I cupplus one tablespoonlD&ter I teaspoondark, unsulphuredmolnsses Bragg Liquid Aminos I tablespoon arrorDrootpomder I tablespoon 1/:cup soft or silken tofu Pinch of pnprika Black pepperto taste,freshly ground Heat the oil over medium-high heat, and saut6 onions, shallots,celery,and tomato until caramelized,about 5 minutes. Add honey and crumbled firm tofu, and sprinkle mixture t/zcup of water. Cover and simmer for t/thout. with seasalt, carawayseeds,and paprika. Add In a blender mir t/t cup of water, molasses,liquid aminos, and arrowroot. Pour over vegetable-tofumixture and stir until thickened. Seasonto taste with seasalt and pepper. Puree the soft or silken tofu in a blender with one tablespoonwater until creamy.Serve the goulashtopped with a dollop of creamedtofu and pinch of paprika.

GRANDMIfS STUF'FEDPEPPERS (Serves6 as an entr6e) 6 greenpeppers t/:cup breadcrumbs from phole wheat 0r seaengrain bread 1 teaspoonmarjornm t/t teaspoongorlic t/zpound mild non-doiry cheddarcheese, grated 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped Egg substitutefor 2 eggs,beaten 2 teblespoons fresh celery leaues

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I mediumonion, minced 'y'cup brown rice,cooked 2 mediumtomatoes.sliced B ouncestomatosauce Preheatoven to 350 degrees.Cut the tops of the pepperscloseto the stem and remove the seedsand membranes.Parboil the peppers by placing them in boiling water ro cover for about a minute. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, herbs, non-dairy cheese,parsley,egg substitute, celery leaves,and onions. Then add the brown rice. Stuff the peppers with this mixture. Greasea medium casseroledish and place the peppersin it. Next, cover the peppers with the slicesof tomato. Bake for 45 minutes, covered. Remove the cover and bake for 15 more minutes, then pour on the tomato sauce.Bake for 10 minutes longer until the sauceis heated.

LINGUINI WITH GARDENVEGETABLES (Serves 2 ro 3) ty'cup extra airgin oliae oil 3 tablespoons mater 2 cupsbroccoliflorets 1 cupsmushrooms, sliced 1ty'teaspoons salt ,y'teaspoonblackpepper, freshly ground I cupfresh toma,toes,chopped '/+cup fresh bnsil, chopped 3 to 4 cupsspelt linguini or capellini, cooked % cup soypormesancheese, grated In a large saucepan,combine the oil, water, and broccoli and cook covered. over medium to high heat, for 5 minures. Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper, and cook until tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the tomatoes,basil, pasta,and cheese.

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MUSHROOM

AND ONION SPAGHETTI

(Serves2) sliced 3 ouncesmushrooms, 3 ouncesonions,sliced 3 ouncestomato,chopped 1/zteaspoonbasil 1/+teaspoonoregano t/zteaspoonsalt olice oil 2 tablespoons 6 ouncesspaghetti,cooked Saut6 mushrooms, onions, and tomato with basil, oregano,and salt in olive oil for 5 minutes. Combine with spaghetti and toss gently. Serve warm.

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(Serves2) % cupfresh or frozen peas I largeyellow onion, chopped 1/zcup slicedmushrooms(shiitake, if possible) I bay leaf solt Ilh teaspoons 1/+teaspoonblockpepper, freshly ground aegetableoil 3 tablespoons 3 cupscookedbasmati rice 1/+ teaspoonground cardamom ground coriander 2 teaspoons th teaspoonground ginger t/zteaspoonground nutmeg I cinnamonstich In a large saucepan,saut6the peas,onions, and mushrooms with the bay leaf, salt, and pepper in the oil over medium-high heat until the onions are clear. Drain any excesswater the mushrooms may have thrown off. Stir in the rice and spicesand cook until hot over medium heat. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.

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MUSHROOMBROCCOLT qUTCHE (Serves 6 to B) I tomato (% cupjuice ) I large bunchfresh basil (% cultpulp) I cup silken tofu I cup Guacu,mole and Bennuda Onion Dip % cup so.yparmesanclteese, gruted 2 tablespoons extrtt t,irgin olic^eoil 'A tenspoanseosnll t/steaspoonblackpeplter, f eshlyground I1/+cupsbroccoli,thinll, sliced I1/+cupsmushrooms,thinly sliced 1 recipeBasic Spelt Crust (seerecipebelom),prebaked Preheatoven to 375 degrees.Separatelypush the tomato and basil through the juicer. Set aside t/zcup of the tomato juice and /' cup of the basil pulp. In a blender or food processor,combine the tomato juice, basil pulp, tofu, Guacamole and Bermuda Onion Dip, sov cheese,oil, salt, and pepper,and blend for I minute, or until cream)'. Arrange the broccoli and mushrooms on the bottom of the preparedBasic Spelt Crust. Pour the tofu mixture over the vegetables. Bake the quiche uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the top of the quiche has set and begun to turn light brown in color. Remove the quiche from the oven, and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve hot with a salad.

BASIC SPELT CRUST (Makes one 9-inch crust) I cup mltolespeltflour ty'teaspoonground cinnamon 4 toblespoons extra airgin oliae oil 1/+ cupplus 3 tablespoons cold water 0r unsneetenedsoy milk

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In a small mixing bowl, combine the whole spelt flour and cinnamon. With a fork or pastry cutter, mix the olive oil into the flour mixture until the flour is moist and fine. Add the cold water (or soy milk) by the tablespoonuntil the dough has a smooth, even consistency.Roll the dough into a ball and place it into a bowl. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap, and chill for I hour. Flour a smooth, clean surface and a rolling pin with all-purpose flour. Place the chilled dough on the floured surface,and roll the dough from the center out until itis'/z inch larger than a 9-inch pie plate. Loosen the dough by gently sliding a floured spatula underneath it toward the center, and moving around the entire area of the dough until it can be lifted. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased9-inch pie plate. When a recipe calls for a baked crust, put the crust in a 350 degreeoven for 15 minutes, or until light brown in color.

MUSHROOM LASAGNA (Serves6 to B) 4 carrots(1 cupp"lp) 1 cupssoyricottacheese Eggsubstitute for 2 eggs t/zcupsoypnrmesancheese, grated IAcup freshltalian parsley,chopped t/zteaspoonseasalt ]/t teaspoonblackpepper, freshly ground 2 cupsbroccoliflorets sliced 2 cupsmushrooms, 3 tablespoznsextra,airgin oliae oil 2 cups Tomnto Sauce (seepage 257) I pound wholegrain lasagnanoodles,cooked shredded 3r/tcupssly mozzarello cheese, Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.Push the carrots through the juicer. Set aside I cup of the pulp. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the carrot pulp, soy ricotta cheese,eBBsubstitute, soy parmesancheese,parsley,salt, and pepper and mix well with a whisk. Set aside.

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In a large saucepansaute the broccoli and mushrooms in the oil over high heat for 3-5 minutes. Set aside. Spread I cup of the Tomato Sauceon the bottom of a greased12- by l7-inch lasagnapan or baking dish. On top of the saucearrange a la1''erof the lasagnanoodles,a layer of broccoli and mushrooms, a layer of the soy ricotta mixture, a layer of soy mozzarellacheese, and another layer of noodles.Repeat the layers,ending with additional layers of sauceand soy mozzarella. Cover the lasagnaand bake for 45-55 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cuttins. Serve hot with a saladand whole erain bread.

MUSHROOMSWITH TURMERIC AND BROWNBASMATI RICE (Serves 2) 3 cupsaegetablestock I cup brown basmatirice B ouncesmushrooms,washedand stemsremlued, cut into ]/+-inchslices ty'cup Turmeric Vinaigrette (see ?age 257) I tablespoon fresh mint, lightly chopped In a small saucepotwith cooking lid, bring stock to a simmer. Stir in rice and reduce to a simmer. Place lid on pot and cook for one hour or according to packagedirections. When rice is cooked, stir in mushrooms and cover for 20 minutes. The heat from the rice will cook the mushrooms and add some of the natural mushroom juices to the rice. Toss the rice with the vinaigrette and mint and servewarm or chilled.

NOODLtr AND BROCCOLICASSEROLE (Serves3 to 4) 'y'pound speltnoodles I bunchbroccoli I cup soy cottagecheese 1/ cupplain so.yyogurt Egg substitutefor 2 eggs I teaspoonsalt

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grated I cup soy cheddarcheese, Paprika Preheatoven to 350 degrees.Cook the noodlesaccordingto the directions found on the package.Drain and set aside. Cut the broccoli into stalks and steam until tender, about 6 minutes. Set aside. Place the soy cottage cheese,yogurt, egg substitute, and salt in a blender. Blend long enough to make a smooth sauce,about I minute. Arrange half the noodles in a buttered }-quart casseroledish. Place the broccoli on top of the noodles.Pour the remaining soy cottage cheesesauceon top evenly. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until heated-about 30 minutes.

NORTHE,RNITALIAN BAKED ZITI WITH PORTOBELLOMUSHROOMS (Serres 2) t/:pound salmonor mackerel,soakedin white nine for I'/t hours t/+cup eggsubstitute I tahlespoondr.y spelt bread crumbs % onion, chopped 1t/ttablespllnsextra airgin oliae oil I'/ cupfresh tomntoes,choPPed 'A-'/t tablespoon fresh hasil, chopped t/:pound ziti t/+cup.freshlygrated soypormesan0r tlfu soakedin fat free ltalian dressing B largeslicesportobellomushrooms t/+pound soy ricotta '/+pound soy mozzarella,diced Make salmon balls by mashing the salmon,egg substitute,bread crumbs, and onion with a fork. Pack tightly with your fingers to form into balls about 2 inches in diameter. Roll them between palms until round and firm.

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Heat half the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and brown rhe salmon balls on all sides.Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Add tomatoesand basil to pan, and simmer for l5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the zitr in a large pot of salted boiling water until srill a bit hard ro rhe bite. Drain and toss with % tablespoonsoy parmesanand 2 tablespoonsof the sauce. In a sautr5pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat, and saut6 the portobello slices I minute on each side. Set aside. Preheatoven to 125 degrees.In an ovenproof casseroledish, layer Y,of the remaining sauce, pasta, '/t of the soy ricotta cheese,tAof the soy mozzarella,and tk of the salmon balls, and '/t of the soy parmesan. Continue layering until all the ingredienrs are used up. Bake for 20 minutes or until light golden.

ROASTEDONIONSWITH ROSEMARYAND ALOE VERAVINAIGRETTE (Serves2) I large onion,peeledond slicedinto '/z-inchslices I teblespoonsffiomer oil 2 teaspoons fresh rosemarJ,chopped 'A cup Aloe Wra Vinaigrette (seepage

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Toss onion with safflower oil and bake at 375 degreesfor 30 minutes. Remove onions and toss them with rosemary and Aloe Vera Vinaigrette; serve.

SAVORYSTUFF'EDARTICHOKES (Serves4) 2 artichokes 4 tablespoons orangejuice plus I teaspoonlemonjuice 4 toblespoons 2 cupswater 1/zcup aaocado,chopped tAcup fresh tomatoes,chopped

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r/+cup blackpitted oliaes,chopped I/+cup onions,chopped extra airgin oliae oil 2 tablespoons % cupfresh ba,sil,choPPed toastedsesameseeds 3 tablespoons ty'cup macadamianuts, roasted I teaspoonsalt I slicedlemon (for garnish) Trim the thorns from the artichoke leaveswith a pair of scissorsand trim the bottoms so they will stand upright. In a medium-sized saucepan,simmer the artichokes in the water and lemon juice over medium heat for about 50-60 minutes, until the leavespull out easily-. Remove the artichokes from the water and let them cool. Gently pull out the center leaves and scoop out the fuzzy choke with a spoon. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir well. Spoon the stuffing mixture into the centers of the artichokes and garnish with lemon slices.

SPAGHETTI SqUASH WITH TARRAGON (Serves2) I spaghettisquash,split lengthwise 1 tablespoonraIDhoney 1 tablespoon fresh torragzn, lightly chopped 'y' teaspoonblackpepper,crackedcoarsely Steam squashwith skin on. If you do not have a steamer,you can bake it cut-side down on a baking sheet with a layer of water. Cook squashuntil meat is tender. Scoop out meat with wilt causethe meat to come out in strings. Put squashin a bowl and mix with honey, tarragon, and black pepper and serve.This can be served hot or cold.

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SPELTPIZZAWITH FRESHTOMATOES (Servesl) I thin slicesoy mozzorella cheese(l ounce) I slice of spelt bread, toasted

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2 thin slicesfrom a aerJ ripe tomato grated I teaspoonslJ parmesancheese, 1/+ teaspoonoregtno t/+teaspoonbasil Salt and pepperto taste Place the soy mozzarella cheeseon the toasted bread and top with the tomato slices. Sprinkle on the soy parmesan and herbs and seasonto taste with the salt and pepper. Placeunder the broiler until the cheesehas melted and servepiping hot.

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH ITALIAI{

SEASONINGS

(Serves2) Sauce:Makes 4 cups B cupstomatoes,peeleda,ndchopped 2 tablespoons extra airgin oliae oil 1/+teaspoonblackpepper, freshly ground 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 5 cloaesgarlic, diced or pressed Stuffing 3/+cupyellow squash,shredded 3/+cup red bell peppers,diced ]/t cup purple cabbage,shredded 1/+ 2 tablespoons fresh ltalian parsley, plus cupfresh parsley, chopped I1/zcupswild rice blend, cooked I tablespoon fresh basil, chopped preparedmustard I tablespoon 4 to 5 large green bell peppers,stemmedand seeded In a large saucepan,cook the tomatoesin the oil over medium-hig'h heat for 5 to l0 minutes. Add the remaining sauceingredients and cook 20 to 25 minutes over medium heat. The sauceshould be boiling slightly. Meanwhile, mix the stuffing ingredients together in a large bowl, along with one cup of the cooled sauce,then stuff into the cleanedpeppers.

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Place the stuffed peppers in a deep pan with 3 cups of sauceon top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated375 degreeoven for one hour and 15 minutes or until the peppersare tender.

VEGETARIANHUNGARIAN GOULASH (Serves2) peeledand sliced I cuppota,toes, I cup onions,chopped 2 la,rgecloaesgarlic, pressed paprika 1t/+teaspoons t/: teaspooncarulpal seeds I aegetablebouilloncube Dater 2 tablespoons I cult.freshor frozen peas ty'teaspoctn blackpepper,fi eshlyground 2 cupsfresh tomu,toes,chopped dried marjoram 3ty'teaspoons 1/+cup sffiower oil 3 cupsspeltnoodles,cooked In a large saucepan,combine all the ingredients,except the noodles.Cook over medium heat, covered.,for 30 to 40 minutes, then serve over hot noodles.

YUKON POTATOAND TEMPEH STEW (Serves2) I package(B ounces)tempeh I pound Yukonpotatoes,cut into'/r-inchslices 3 cupsuegetablestock t/t mediumonion, cut intl '/r-inchslices ]y'tea,spoon fresh th"yme,chopped Iy'teaspoon fresh rzsemary,chopped grnined Dijon mustard 2 toblespoons wnter I tablespolnorrzwroot,,dissolaedin 2 tablespoons

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Steam potatoesand onions until tender. Simmer vegetablestock with tempeh, thyme, rosemary,and mustard. Stir in arrowroot and return to a simmer. Add potatoesand onions to stock and place all into a casseroledish. Bake at 375 degreesfor 30 minutes.

ZIJCCHINI WITH MINT

AND CUMIN

(Serves2) 2 mediumzucchini,split and cut into'y'-inchslices '/zmedium onion, split and cut into '/+-inch slices t/scup Mint-Cumin Vinaigrette (seepoge 254) Cook zucchini and onions in a 325 degree oven for 15 minutes. While the zucchini and onions are hot, toss them with the vinaigrette.Serve hot or enjoy chilled later.

FISH ALASKAN HALIBUT WITH BLACK_EYEDPEA SALSA (Serves2) 2 6-ouncehalibut fi,llets 2 tablespoons orgrrnicwhite mine 2 tablespoons fresh lemonjuice I cup blnck-eyedpeas, cooked I teaspoongarlic, chopped 1/+ cup onion, cut intol/+-inchdice t/+cup red bell pepper,cut into'/t-inch

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1/zteaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 1/+ teaspoonfresh rzsemarJ,chopped Pinch of ground cumin I teaspoon fresh cilantro, lightly chopped tAcup Simple Vinaigrette #7 (seepage 25, Bake halibut in a casseroledish with lid at 350 degreeswith wine and lemon juice for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Mix the remaining ingredients.This can be served warm or chilled. Top halibut with salsaand serve.

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BROILED SALMON STEAKS WITH DILL (Serves2) 2 B-ouncesalmonsteaks 'l tablespoons coconutoil 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped ]/t teaspoonsalt '/t lemon, cut into wedges Broil the salmon steakson one side for 10 to 15 minutes. Flip them over) place the coconut oil on top, and sprinkle rvith the dill and salt. Broil an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the fish is nicely browned. Serve hot with rice or on a bed of cooked dark greens (spinach or dandelion)and garnish with lemon.

BROILEDSWORDFISHWITH WARM HERBVINAIGRETTE (Serves2) 2 B-ouncesmordfi,sh steaks Juice of I lemon I toblespoon fresh dill, fi,nely chopped % cup Fresh Herb Vinaigrette (seepege 253) Il/t cupseachbaby cArrots,zucchini,and snowpeas,stenmedI5 minutes Marinate the swordfish steaksin the lemon juice and dill for 30 minutes. Place the steaksin the broiler for l5 minutes on the first side and l0 minutes on the other side. Warm the vinaigrette, but do not simmer, for 2 minutes over low heat. Serve over steaks with the vegetableson the side and brown rice.

FETTUCCINE WITH SALMON (Serves2) 1/+cup oliae oil 3 large clouesgarlic, thinly sliced 1/+ teaspooncrushedred pepper t/+cup tomatoes,chopped

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I teaspoondried basil 1/+cup f'esh ltalian parsle-y,chopped I tablespoondried oregano I/t teaspoonwhite pepper I teaspoontarragon 1/z pound,salmon,grilled or hroiled, cut into bite-sizedpieces I poundfettuccine,cookedaccordingto packagedirections In a saut6 pan, heat the oil over medium-hig'h heat. Cook the garlic and pepper until sizzhng,,about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and stir over high heat for I minute. Add basil, parsley,oregano,pepper, and tarragon and stir for another minute. Add the salmon, turn off the heat, and mix well. Toss with the cooked fettuccine.

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(Serves2) 2 B-ouncesolefi,llets 2 tablespoons extra uirgin oliae oil Egg substitutefor 2 mediumeggs,beaten I cupfine bread crumbs I cup speltflour I teaspoonfresh oregano,minced t/+teaspoonsalt t/ttteaspoonblackpepper, freshly ground ] lemon, cut into wedges Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the eggs in a large bowl and the bread crumbs on a large plate. Combine the flour, oregano, salt, and pepper on another plate and mix well. Dip the fish fillets in the egg, coat both sides with the bread crumbs, and then dip in the flour mixture. Fry for 6 to 8 minutes on medium heat allowing 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve with a wedge of lemon and a side dish of spaghettisquash.

F'ILLET OF'SOLE WITH F'RESH HERBS (Serves2) 2 9-ouncesolefi,llets 1 cup coconutoil

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I toblespoon fresh ltalian parsley,finely chopped I tnblespoon fresh dill, fi,nely chopped 1 toblespoon fresh cilantro,fi,nely chopped ]/steaspoonsalt Dash of blnckpepper,freshly ground 3 cupsfreshtomatoes,chopped '/t lemon, cut into wedges Broil the fillets for 5 minutes on each side. In a skillet, melt the coconut oil and add the fresh herbs, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Place chopped tomatoes on a dish, put fish on top of them, and pour the sauceover both. Garnish with lemon wedges.

GRILLED TUNA WITH TOMATO AND BASIL (Serves l) ] B-ouncetuna steak 1/+ cup extra uirgin oliue oil I slice thick ltnlinn bread t/+Ieaspoonsall I cupfresh tomatoes,chopped % cupfresh basil, chopped Place the tuna steak in a broiler for l0 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. In a small saucepan,heat the oil over medium-high heat, then saut6 both sides of the bread with the salt until browned. Drain on a paper towel. Combine the tuna. tomatoes,and basil in a small bowl and serve over the bread.

TANGY LtrMON TUNA AND VEGETABLEKABOBS (Makes6 kabobs) II/z to 2fi,lletsfresh tuna (about I pound), cLrtinto 28 to 30 bite-sizedpieces 1 cupfresh lemonjuice 3 tenspoonstam&ri (soy snuce)

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2 cloaesgarlic, pressed Ity' cupsgreen bell peppers0r zucchini, thickly sliced Ity' cupsmushroomcaps 1t/:cupscherry tomo,toes 1ly'cupslarge Bermuda onion, cubed t/+teaspoonsnlt 1/+ teaspoonblackpepper,freshly ground In a medium-sized bowl, combine the fish, lemon juice, tamari, and garlic. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for t/zto I hour. Alternating, place the vegetablesand fish on skewers,beginning and ending with a vegetable. Place the kabobs in a preheated broiler over any type of pan or cookie sheet to catch any juice. Baste with the marinade, and then sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. Broil an additional 5 minutes or till done. Serve with rice. I'rlote:Swordfi,shor any meatyfish moy be usedinsteadof the tuna.

TILAPIA WITH SEAWEED VINAIGRETTE (Serves2) 2 6-ouncetilapiafillets I cupshiitakemushrooms, sliced I/zcup WakameVinaigrette(seegage25n In a nonsticksaut6pan (you may needto rub it with a light layerof saffloweroil), lightly seartilapiafillets and shiitakes.Flip the fillets and top with vinaigrette.Turn heaton low and coverfor 5 minutes.This fish cooksquickly.

TROUT WITH ALMONDS AND PARSLEY (Serves2) 2 6-ouncetroutfi,llets I tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemonjuice

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t/t cup slicedraw almonds I tablespoonfreshItalian pnrsley, choppedlightly Mix the mustard with 2 teaspoonsof the lemon juice. Coat the trout fillets with the mustard and then the almonds. Bake trout at 350 degreesfor l0 minutes. Remove trout and top with parsleyand remaining lemon juice.

WILD SALMON WITH SNOW PEAS AND GINGER (Serves2) 2 6-ouncewild salmonfi,llets 2 cupsaegetablestock Bragg Liquid Aminos 1 tablespoon I toblespoonginger,chopped garlic, chopped 2 tenspoons I tablespoon fresh basil, lightly chopped I toblespoon fresh cilantro, lightly chopped I teaspoontoastedsesameoil Snow pea shoots,for garnish Place salmon in a casseroledish with vegetablestock, liquid aminos, ginger, and garlic, and cover. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until salmon is cooked through. Garnish with basil, cilantro, sesameoil, and snow pea shoots. Chef\ note: This dish works well with buckwheat sobanoodles.

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RED BEANSWITH RICE (Serves 2) '/t mediumyellow onion, chopped 2 cloaesgarlic, peeledand mashed 'y'green bell pepper,chopped 1 tablesltoonoliae oil I cup red kidney beans,cooked

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2 cupswater I tablespoon honey 3/+cup short grain brown rice I tablespoontamari (so.ysauce) Pinch of fresh ground pepper Pinch of cunin t/:teaspoonseasalt Colorful edihleflorDersor parsle.yfor garnish Saut6onion and pepper in oil until onion is golden. Placethe saut6edingredients in a saucepan,along with all remaining ingredientsexcept the garnish. Simmer until rice is al denteor to taste, about 35 minutes. Decorate with colorful flowers or parsley and serve.

RED TOMATO PILAF (Serves 2) 2 tablespoznsextra airgin oliae oil I small onion,diced ] clouegurlic, minced 2 small or I large tomoto,chopped 2 tublespoons fresh Itolian pnrsley, chopped I % tablespoons fresh basil, chopped t/+teaspoondried marjoram 3/+cult cookedwhite basmati rice I1/+cupsaegetablebroth Pinch of saffron Pinch of cnyenne Sea salt to taste In a saucepan,heat the oil over moderateheat, and saut6onion and garlic, covered,for about 3 minutes, or until onion is translucent.Add tomatoes,parsley,basil, and marjoram, and saut6 5 minutes. Add rice, vegetablebroth, saffron, cayenne,and seasalt. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove lid, and cover with a cloth towel to allow e\raporationof excess water vapor without lossof heat. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve alone or as a vegetablestuffins-.

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ROASTEDPEPPERS WITH VINAIGRETTE (Serves2) 2 large bell peppers,red and.yellow I/ztnblespoonwine ainegar 2 teaspoons oliae oil, plus additional to oil bakingsheet Sea solt to tnste Blacb pepperto taste,freshly ground ] artichokeheart, quartered 3 heartsof palm Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Bake whole peppers on an oiled baking sheet 25-30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes. Remove from oven. In a small bowl, combine vinegar,olive oil, salt, and pepper,and set aside. When peppersare cool, peel them, and cut them in half. Discard the seedsand cut peppers into strips. Mix with artichoke heart and hearts of palm. Pour vinaigrette over vegetables before serving.

STIR-FRYAPPLESAND CELERY (Serves2) 2 tablespoons coconutoil 2 tablespoons sesameoil I toblespoonlemonjuice 2 cupscelery, thinly sliced 2 mediumapples,peeled,cored,and slicedthin (about 2 cups) ty'teaspoonsalt r/+teaspoonpepper Heat the oils in a large skillet or wok. Stir in the lemon juice and celery; fry over high heat for 5 minutes, or until almost tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Can be servedhot or cold.

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2 mediumzucchini ty'cup spelt Jlour t/+teaspooncurry powder t/+teaspoonsesamesa,lt t/+teaspoongarlic powder I/+teaspoononionpowder Egg white substitutefor I tgg Oliae oil for deep-frying Cut the zucchini into spears.Set aside. Combine the dry ingredientsin a mixing bowl. Stir to mix. Beat the egg substituteuntil frothy in a separatesmall dish. Dip each spear in the egg substitute and then in the flour mixture; then place in oiled and heated frying pan. Fry until brown on all sides.

DESSERTS ALMOND PUDDING (Serves4) Egg substitutefor I eggs r/+cup honey '/tpound blanchedalmonds,groundfine Egg white substitutefor 4 eggwhites (beatenuntil stxff) In a mixing bowl, beat the egg substitute for egg yolks until they're thick and lemoncolored. Add the honey and beat until the mixture is frothy, about 4 minutes more. Stir in the almonds, then fold in the beaten egg white substitute. Turn the pudding into an oiled medium-sized baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve warm or chilled.

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APRICOT ROLL (Servesl0 to 12) 2 poundsdried Turkish apricots ty'pound black mission fi,gs t/zpound raisins, chopped ]y'cup dried apples,chopped I/+cup almonds,chopped t/+cup walnuts, chopped Chop the apricots to a paste with a greasedknife to prevent the apricots from sticking to the knife. Set asidethe chopped apricots in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients in another bowl. Stir to blend. On a large piece of greasedwax paper, evenly spread the apricots with a spatula. Then place the chopped mixture onto the apricots and distribute evenly.Roll into a log, using the wax paper to lift the apricots, peeling off the wax paper as you go. Refrigerate till firm, a b o u t2 t o 3 h o u r s . Slice with a very sharp knife dipped in hot water before serving.

BAKED APPLEF'RUITMEDLEY (Serves 4) 4 large baking apples(Rome Benuty) I cup driedfi,gs,fi,nelydiced 1/zcup dates, fi,nely diced I mediumBa,rtlettpear, peeledand mincedfi,ne 1/+ cup walnuts,fi,nely chopped 'y'cup lrange sections, fi,nely diced (remoueseedsbeforedicing) honey 1 teaspoons Cinnamonto taste 1 tablespooncoconutoil Core the apples and enlarge the core hole somewhat for the filling. Peel 1 inch of skin from the top.

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In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all the ingredientsexcept the coconut oil. Mir thoroughlri Stuff the apples with the mixture. Preheatoven to 375 degrees.Placethe coconut oil atop the stuffing, put the appleson a baking sheet,and bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm or chilled with heavy cream.

BANANAS FOSTER-STYLE

OVER RICE DREAM

(Serves2) 2 bannnas,peeledand sliced'/:-inchthick I/+cup mnple sltrup Il cup fresh orangejuice 1/+ teaspooncinnamon Rice Dream In a small saut6pan combine bananas,maple syrup, orangejuice, and cinnamon. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour bananasover a scoop of Rice Dream. lVote: Rice Dream is n nondairy ice crel,mmadefrom brown rice that can bepurchasedat most healthJbodstores.

CRISPY CHERRIES ry'cup date sugar 'y'cup soy flour l/sten,spoon seasalt t/+cup soJ or rice milk I/+cup aanilla extract % cup eggsubstitute Canola oil for.fr.ying '/ pound fresh, ripe, hard pears 0r grapes I/:teaspooncinnamon Blend date sugar in a blender on high speed for 2 minutes. In a large bowl, mix flour,Y+ cup date sugar,salt, milk, and vanilla to a smooth batter. Stir in the egg substitute. Heat 3 inches

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of oil in deep pan. Dip pears or grapesinto the batteq making sure they're well coated. In small batchesquickly plunge fruit into hot oil. Remove with a skimmer as soon as they're tA browned, and drain on paper towels. Combine remaining cup date sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle generouslyon fruit. Serve warm.

GINGER COOKIES (Makes 2t/, dozen) t/+cup sffiower oil t/+cup honey Egg substitutefor 2 eggs t/zcup molasses 2t/zcupsspeltpl,stry//lour t/+teaspoonsnlt t/+teaspoonnutmeg 1 teaspooncinnamon powderedginger 3 teaspoons t/zcup sunflowerseeds Beat the honey and oil together in a large mixing bow[. Slowly add the egg substitute and molasses,I portion at a time, beating well after each addition. In a separatebowl, combine the flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and sunflower seeds. Add thesedry ingredientsto the liquid mixture, stirring well. Drop by the teaspoonfulonto a greasedcookie sheet.Bake at 350 degreesfor 10-15 minutes or until brown around the edses.

KIWI PUDDING (Serves 3) 5 ouncesstramberries 2 ounceskiwi 3 ouncesmillet, cooked 4 ouncesmaple q/rup 6 ouncescoconutmilk

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2 heapingteaspoons Ener-C Egg Replacer I teaspoonaanilla I tenspoon fresh mint I teaspoonlemonjuice pinch of cinnamon l'y' ouncessliaerednlmonds Place all the ingredients in blender, except almonds. Puree until smooth. Transfer to saucepanand set over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Chill for 45 minutes in the refrigerator. Top with almonds when chilled.

MANGO JELL-O (Serves 2) 2 cupsmangojuice 2 uanilla beans,split and scraped I teaspoonagarflokes tAcup maple syrup 2 tablespolnsarrzrDrllt, dissolaedin 2 tablespoons of water Blend mango juice with vanilla beans, aga\ and maple syrup for 10 seconds.Simmer mixture for 5 to 10 minutes on very low heat. Then drizzle arrowroot in while stirring and return to simmer. Pour into small cups or molds. Refrigerate for four hours and serve.

PEARSBAKED WITH CREAM (Serves4) 2 tablespoons coconutoil 3 tablespoons honey I l-inch piece of aanilla bean,split (or I teaspoonaanilla extract) 4 ripe pears,peeled,cored,and quartered 6 tublespoons soJ creamer Melt the coconut oil in an ovenproof skillet. Mix the honey and vanilla bean or extract. Stir into the skillet till blended. Arrange pears in the skillet and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, turning the pears once or twice.

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Preheatoven to 350 degrees.Add the cream and cook for 3 minutes longer.Placethe skillet in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

PINEAPPLEALOE VERAIELL_O (Serves2) juice 1|y'cupspinea,pple t/: cup mholeleaf aloe zsera juice 2 unnilla beans,split and scraped I teaspoonagarJlakes 1/:cup maple syrult of water 2 tahleslt0lnsarrzwrlot, dissolaedin 2 tablespoons Blend pineappleand aloe vera juices with vanilla beans,agar,and maple syrup for 10 seconds.Simmer mixture for 5 to 10 minutes on very low heat. Then drtzzle arrowroot in while stirring and return to simmer. Pour into small cups or molds. Refrigerate for four hours and serve.

SAUCE POACHEDPtrACHESWITH RASPBERRY (Serves2) peeledand halaed 1 peuches, 2 cupsapplejuice I teuspoonlemonextract 2 cups-fieshor.frozen raspberries t/+cup maple sugar l.fresh mint leaaesfor gornish In a large saucepan,bring the peaches,juice and extract to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes, covered. In a separatesaucepan,combine the raspberriesand sugar.Bring to a simmer and let cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve over the drained peaches.Garnish with the mint leaves. Option: Serve on top of excellentvanilla ice cream or Rice Dream (seenote below). lVote: Rice Dream is a nondairy ice creammadefrom brown rice that can bepurchasedat most healthfood stores.

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POACHED PEARS (Serves4) 1 pears,peeledund qual'tered 2 tups npplejuirc 4 tahlespolnsrrange rind andjuice I tahlespoon lemonextru,ct 2 cupsfresh or,frozen raspherries In a large saucepan,bring the pears,juices,and extract to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes. covered. In a separatesaucepan,combine the raspberriesand maple syrup. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve over the drained pears.Add the garnish and serve with non-dairv ice cream.

RICE PUDDING (Serves6 to 8) 2 cupshromnrice,cooked 1/:to I cup raisins 3 cupssqt milk, scaldedx t/+cup hone.y Egg suhstitutefor 3 eggs,well-beaten 1/+teaspoonsalt I tea,spoon cinnamon t/: teaspoonz;anilla Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Then pour into a Z-quart casserole dish that has been sreased. Bake at 325 degreesfor 1-1% hours. When a knife inserted into the center comesout clean, the pudding is done. xTo scald the milk, heat the soy milk until it comes to a simmer.

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SOYYOGURT AND BUTTERNUT PARF'AIT (Serves2) t/zcup butternutsquash0r pumpkin puree I cup soyyogurt I toblespoonmnple syrup t/t teaspoonc'innamon I teaspoonuanilla extroct First peel, seed,and dice squashor pumpkin, then steamuntil soft. Puree in a food processoruntil smooth. Chill puree. Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until smooth, and serve.

VANILLA SOY PUDDING (Serves2) 2 cupssoymilk I teaspoon agarJlakes 2 aanilla beans,split andscraped th cupmnplesyrup Dater in 2 tablesplzns 2 tablespolns a,rrowrl0t,dissolued Blend soymilk and agar.Add vanillabeansand maplesyrup,and simmerfor 5 minutesover low flame. Drizzle in arrowrootwhile simmeringfor one more minute.Pour into a bowl and refrigeratefor six hours.Removefrom refrigeratorand puree.

CONDIMENTS, SALAD DRESSINGS,AND SAUCES

ALOE VERAVINAIGRETTE ]y'cup whole leaf aloe aerajuice Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons 1 tablespoon fresh rosema,ry,chopped It/zcupscnnolaoil Blend aloe vera juice, mustard, and rosemary in blender. While blender is on low, slowly drizzle in oil. Store in refrigerator for up to one week; shakebefore serving.

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APRICOTCURRYSAUCE 2 cupsapricot nectar I/ cup raw honey 2 tablespoons curr.ypowder t/: cup unsulfuredapricot, soakedin wa,teroaernight Blend all ingredients well.

CRANBERRY RELISH (Makes 2 servings,about 1%cups) I cup dried cranberries,steamed20 minutesor till they crack open I/: cup dnte sugar ty'cup apricot nectar or white grnpejuice I teaspoonorangerind, grated I teaspoon fresh lemonjuice 3 tablespoons fresh malnu,ts pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the steamedcranberries with the date sugar until thoroughly combined. Add the remaining ingredientsand chill for I to 3 hours before serving.

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING (Makesabout2 cups) I cupsilkentofu t/:cupextra airgin oliaeoil t/:cuplemonjuice (about2 largelemons), freshlysqueezed 1/zcup fresh ltalian parsley,chopped 2 largecloaes garlic,peelednndfi,nelychopped I6 fresh basilleaaes t/zteaspoonseasalt

Blcrckpepper t0 taste,freshly ground (optional) Blend the tofu, oil, lemon juice, parsley,garlic, basil, salt, and pepper, if desired, on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth and creamy.Serve over salads.

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DIJON SALAD DRESSING (Makes I cup) 3/+cult cold-pressed flnaorlesssa.ffioweroil purffied water 6 tablespoons prepuredDijon mustard 3 tablespoons apple cider uinegar 3 tublespoons 1 teaspoon.finelychoppedfreshherbs(chiaes,basil, nnd/or ltalian parsley) t/+teaspoonsensalt 1/+ teaspoonblackpepper,freshly ground In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients,and mir well with a fork or whisk. Serve over salads.

F'RESHHtrRBVINAIGRETTE (Makes7,cup) tl cup extra uirgin oliae oil I teasltoonapple cider ainegor preparedDijon mustard I teaspoon t/zteaspoondried tnrragon I teaspoonfresh chiaes Run all of the ingredients through the blender, except the chives, for 3 minutes or till well blended. Stir in the chives.

HOMEMADtr MAYONNAISE (Makes about 1%cups) Egg substitutefor I tgg, at room temperature t/+teaspoonsalt I1/+cupsunsaturatedoil (saffiower,sr.y,peanut) 2 tahlespoons lemonjuice I tahlespoonnpple cider ainegar Put the egg substitute, salt, and Y+cup of the oil into a blender. Cover the container and start the blender at low speed.When the mixture is thoroughly combined and while the blender

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is still on, slowly pour in another t/zcup of oil. Then add the lemon juice and the vinegar. Add the last t/+cup of oil very slowly to the mixture and continue to blend until the mixture thickens.Store in the refriserator. v

HONEY MUSTARD MAYONNAISE AND DRESSING t/: cup raw ltone.1, t/: cup Dtjon mustarcl 1Acup unfiltered rum opple cider ainegar 1ty'cupscanolaoil Blend honeg mustard, and vinegar for 10 seconds.Slowly add oil to blender while on low. For vinaigrette add tAcup water to thin consistency.

LIME VINAIGRETTE (Makes 1%cups) I cup saffloner oil 3 tublespoons limejuice I teaspooncilantro, chopped t/tteaspoonsalt ,/steaspoonblackpepper, eshlyground fi 2 teaspoons chopped Jiesh Italion pa,rsle.y,, Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and mix well for 1 to 2 minures.It can be refrigerated for up to three days.

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I/sIeaspoonCeltic seasalt 2/:cnp canola,oil .7tahlespoons fresh mint, chopped Blend cumin, tahini, vinegar,and seasalt. Drizzle in oil rvhile blender is on low and add mint.

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ORANGEVINAIGRETTE (Makes 1%cups) % cup toastedsesameoil t/+cupsffiower or soyoil orangejuice 2 tnblespoons 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped tomari (soysauce) 2 tablespoons Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy,approximately 2 to 3 minutes. It can be refrigerated and served up to three days later.

PE,STO (MakesI cup) t/+cup fresh porsley, chopped t/+cup fresh basil, chopped I/+cup extro airgin oliae oil t/+cuppine nuts t/t teaspoonsalt t/+teaspoonbluckpepper, freshly ground I clouegarlic Combine atl the ingredients in a blender or food processorand puree. Great over pasta.

ROASTEDTOMATO SALSA 2 poundstomatoes,washedand stemmed '/.tmediumonion,peeledand cut intol/+-inchslices t/+cup fresh basil lenaes Roast tomatoesand onions in oven for'/z hour at 400 degrees.Let tomatoesand onions cool for l5 minutes. Add them to a blender and puree, leavingsome whole piecesin. Add basil and use hot or cold.

SIMPLEVINAIGRETTE #7 1 tablespoontahini Dijon mustard I tablespoon

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1/+ cup ram unfiltered apple cider ainegu,r I tahlespoonrarDhoney t/+cup canoluoil Blend tahini, mustard, r'inegar,and honey in an upright blender.Slowly drizzle oil while blender is on.

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(Makes about 1%cups) I cupfresh tomatoes,chopped t/t tot/+cup onions,chopped I tablespoon.fieslt Ittrlion parsley, chopped ,l 3 to tablespoons.fresh hasil, chopped I teaspoonsalt % teaspoonhlackpepper,freshly ground I taltlespoonextra airgin oliae oil (optional) 2 tablespoons.t'iesh hot peppers,minced (optionat) Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl until well mixecl. Chill I to 2 hours before serving with the chips. It will keep in the refrigerator for 2 days, bur srir before serving.

TOF'U SAI,AD DRESSING (Makes about 3 to l cups) 3 or I cakesqftofu ]/t cup tnmari (soy sauce) 3/tcult oil 1/+ cup ainegar 'y'teaspoonbasil t/:teaspoongnrlic powder '/t teaspoonoregano 'h mediumonion.sliced Mir all the ingredients in a blender until creamy.

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TOMATO SAUCE (Makes5to6servings) oliae oil I to 2 tablespoons 3 clouesgarlic, choppedfine 3 medium onions,coarselychoPPed 5 large tomatoes,chopped Thyme to taste Black pepperto taste,freshly ground Tamari (soy sauce)to taste Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the garlic and onion and saut6,for 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add the tomatoes and thyme to taste.Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Add pepper and tamari to taste.

TURMERIC VINAIGRETTE 1 tablespoontahini I tablespoonDijon mustard t/+cup row unfi,lteredapple cider ainegar 2 teaspoons turmeric 3/+cup canola oil Blend tahini, mustard, vinegar, and turmeric in a blender. Slowly drizzle in oil while blender is on low. Store in airtight container for up to one month. Shake before serving.

WAKAME VINAIGRETTE t/+cup wakame,prepared,drained and chopped t/zcup brown rice uinegar toa,stedsesameoil 2 tablespoons I cup canolaoil Bragg Liquid Aminos 2 tablespoons 3 scollions,sliced I tablespoonfreshmint, choPPed

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Blend wakame,vinegar,oils, and liquid aminos.Add scallionsand mint to mixture. Store in refrigerator for up to three davs.

BREADS

APPLE MUFFINS (Makes12 muffins) 2 cupsspeltflour 5 teaspoons bakingpomder 1/zteaspoonsalt Egg substitutefor I tgg I cup soy milk % to I cup apples,choppedand cored (leoae the skin on if the applesaren't waxed,) 2 to 4 tablespoons honey,dependingon the sweetness of thefruit 1/+ cup coconutoil Preheat o\-ento 375 degrees.In one bowl combine the spelt flour, baking powder, and salt. In a secondbowl beat the egg substituteand then add the soy milk and fruit. Mix. In a third bowl pour desired amount of honey. Melt the coconut oil and add it to the honev. stirring until it is mixed thoroughly. Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full and bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown. (A.ty fruit may be used, e.g.,blueberries,peaches,raisins,etc.)

BANANA BRAN MUF'F'INS (Makes 12 muffins) Egg substitute for Lgg, beaten t/+cup soy milk 1/+ cup sffiower oil I cup mashedbanana (about 2 mediumbananas) I cup speltflour

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bnkingpowder 2 teaspoons t/zcup bran t/zteaspoonseosalt Ih cup honey Preheatoven to 400 degrees.Combine egg substitute,soy milk and oil in a mixing bowl and mix well. Stir in the banana.Combine the dry ingredients in a separatebowl. Add honey Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Pour the batter into a greasedmuffin tin until the cups are% full. Bake about 20 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.

BLUEBERRY BISCUIT (Makes10-12biscuits) 2 cupsspeltpastryflour powder ba,king I tablespoon I/zteaspoon sea salt

t/scup sffiower oil 2/scup sq/ or rice milk 1/zteaspooncinnnmon uanilla extract I tea,spoon 1 cup blueberries,stemsremoaed Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Into a large mixing bowl, sift together the spelt flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the oil. The mixture will not be smooth. Add the milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mir well until you are able to shapethe dough into a ball. Knead severaltimes. Work the blueberriesinto the dough carefull,v.Roll out the dough until it is about %-inch thick. Using either a biscuit cutter or a glass,cut out the biscuits. (If you are using a glassbe sure ro use the open end and dip it in flour to prevent the dough from sticking to it.) Greasea cookie sheetand place eachbiscuit on it so that the biscuits touch. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

CRUNCHY GRANOLA (Makes about 6 cups) 3 cupsuncookedrolled oats (oatmeal) t/zcup oat bran coconut 2 cupsunsmeetened

2 6 0 : , , B O T T O ML I N E ' SP O W E RA G T N G B y G A R YN U L L t/+cup bran ty'cup sunflorner seeds t/+cup sffiower oil t/zcup hone.y ly'cup upplejuice '/t cup cashews '/: cup walnuts '/t cup almonds t/t cup rnisins 2 teaspoons cinna,mon 1/zteaspoonnutmeg Preheatoven to 250 degrees.In a large bowl, combine the oats,oat bran, coconut, bran, and sunflower seeds.Mir well. In a small dish, combine the oil and honey,then acldthe oat mixture. Add the apple juice graduall.v.Lightly greasea largebaking pan with oil. tansfer the mixture to the baking pan, spreadingit evenly over the pan. Placeit in the oven and bake for 1%hours. It is important to stir the mixture every half hour or so. Turn off the oven and, while the granola is still in the oven, stir in the raisins.Sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg over the entire mixture, and let the cereal cool in the oven. Store in a jar with a tight cover.

DATE NUT BRtrAD (Makes1 loaf) 2 tablespoons coconutoil t/: cup hone.y Egg suhstitutefor I tgg I teaspoonalmondextract Ity' cupsspeltflour 1/+ teaspoonsalt I/+teospoonbaking

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Cream the coconut oil and honey until fluffy, preferably using an electric mixer. Add the egg substitute and beat well. Add the almond extract and beat again. In a separatebowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Then add this dry mixture to the coconut oil and honey mixture alternating with the non-dairy buttermilk. Fold in the dates and the walnuts. Bake in an oiled loaf pan for 50 to 60 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

GARY'S MAGIC MUFF'INS (Makesabout 12 muffins) I cupspeltflour 2 cupsbran 1/z cupsffiower oil ]/scuphoney 2/:cupmolasses 1 cupwater aanilla I teospoon t/+teaspoon allspice t/+tenspoon nutmeg mashed 2 bananas, 1/zcupraisins 1/+ chopped cuppeca,ns, salt I teaspoon Preheatovento 350 degrees.Combineall the ingredientsin a mixing borvl;mix well until blended.Pour the bamerinto a greasedmuffin tin until eachcup is two-thirdsfull. Bakefor 30-45minutes,until the tops are goldenbrown. IRISH SODA BREAD WITH CARAWAY SEEDS (Makes1 loaf) l1/zcupssiftedriceflour 1/+ cupsiftedbuckwheat flour 1/+ cupsiftedoatJlour

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]/scup honeyplus additionol to brushon brend 2 cupsaanilla soy milk I teaspoonbaking sodaor bakingpowder t/zteaspoonseasalt I tablespooncararDnyseeds t/zteaspoonuanilla extract Hnndful of raisins Oliue oil to greasethe pnn Preheatoven to 350 degrees.In a bowl, mix all the ingredienrsexcept oil. Stir well to combine, and then turn the mixture into an oiled mixins bowl. Lightly flour hands, and blend ingredients until firm, ball-shaped dough forms. Place into an oiled metal baking pan, dust a knife with flour and make an X on rop of the loaf. Bake 45-60 minutes. Do not allow top to brown. About 5 minutes before bread is done, use a pastry brush to brush the top with honey if desired.Serve at room temperature.

OATMEAL RAISIN BREAD (MakesI loaf) 1 tablespoonactiae dry yeast 2Acup Darm water 2 tablespoons honey t/+cup soy milk powder 2 tablespoons oil t/zteaspoonsalt Egg substitutefor I tgg, beoten Egg substitutefor I tgg a,ndwater to be usedas eggwnsh % cup rolled oats (oatmeal) 2 cupsspeltflour 1/zcup raisins Sprinkle yeastover the warm water and add the honey. Stir to dissolveand let sit for 5 minutes. Add the soy milk powder, oil, salt and egg substitute to the yeastmixture, mixing well. Mix in the oats and I cup of spelt flour, beating until thoroughly incorporated. Continue stirring in spelt flour gradually as needed to form dough that is easyto knead.

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Turn the dough onto a floured surfaceand knead until smooth and elastic,about l0 minutes. Placein an oiled bou'l and then turn the dough so that all sidesare coated.Cover r,r'itha tor,veland let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1%hours. Punch dough dor,vnand knead in raisins.Preheatoven to 375 degrees.Shapedough into a round loaf. Then make an egg rvashusing the egg substituteby beating with a little bit of water. Brush rhe top of the loaf u'ith the wash. Placethe dough on an oiled cookiesheetto rise. Let rise t hour in a draft-free spot (inside kitchen cabinet).Bake for 25 minutes until nicel-v browned and the loaf soundshollow when rapped on the bottom with your knuckles.Cool on rack before slicine.

CORNBREAD PORTUGUESE (Makes 1 loaf) t/:teuspoonseusttlt I cult)tellorpt'ornnteul Itl cultsspelt.f/our' rupirl rise.1,gtt57 2 teusltoons 'l cup eshor.[t'ozenclrn, slightll, crushed .fi hone.Tr I tenspoon ty'cult mtrter I/: cnp rice or so-)t nlilk corn oil lt/: teaspoons Combine salt, cornmeal, spelt flour, and yeastin a deep bowl. Add the corn. Placehoney; rvater,milk, and corn oil in a pan and heat to 110-113degrees,or until it feelsslightl-v warm to vour wrist. (You can use a cand,vthermometer to check the temperature.)Mix the dr-vingredientswith the u'et ingredientsand shapeinto a round ball. If dough is too sticky, acldmore flour. Place dough into a greasedsouffl6 pan. Place in a warm spot awa.vfrom drafts, and allow rising until double in bulk, approximately l-l'/. hours. Preheatoven to 350 degrees.After bread has risen once,bake in the samepan for 30 minutes or until loaf soundshollow u,hen tapped.

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tHe W-ELLNESS MoDel Let's review some generalhealth goals,i.e., things we can clo that will help all of our systems acrossthe board as we continue our journey to optimal health and longevit,v.We can: . Relieve stress . Help nourish the cells 'Help get the by-products of that nourishment our of the cells ' use antioridants to guard the cells against free radicals . Keep our intestines clean . Keep our blood clean . Keep our liver functioning properly If we do all this, and we certainly can, then a lot of conclitionsusuallv treateclseparate6. will be alleviated.In addition, many conditions usually consiclereclhopelesswill not be. In

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other \\,ords,by being proactivel,voriented tou'ard health, we)re actually attacking a whole slew of conditions at once. I call this the WellnessModel of health maintenAnce. Let me elaborate.Recentlv.I conducted a year-long health support group for people with a varietv of conditions, ranging from the merely irritating to the very serious.But I never once mentioned a single illness.I never gave a single individual a protocol for a single condition. There were people in the group r,vitheye problems, bowel problems, cancers,and Parkinson's disease,but I did not allow questionsabout their particular illnesses.Instead,the focus was entirelv on rvellness.At the end of the year,people had remarkablepositive changes,as proven by their blood chemistries and medical evaluations,taken before and after the study. Across the board, people from every walk of life, with every stageof illness,showedimprovementsor the total elimination of their particular illness. Hor,vis it possibleto eliminate or ameliorate an illness rn'henit is never specificallytreated?I was,it turned out, promoting a new concept:In the absenceof anything that will feed a disease, wellnessis promoted. This is not a common idea fur the averageAmerican, who thinks he or she is "lr,ell" as long as he or she has not been diagnosedwith an illness.I disagree.The average person, b,vmeansof the unhealthy life he leads,is in the processof creating disease,for which a specific illness is just one of the end stagesin the process.By the time a cancermanifestsin that individual's bodl', he could havebeen hurting himself for twent\r or thirty years.By the time he has a heart attack or stroke,he might havebeen doing the wrong things for twenty, thirty, or forty vears.If 1'ouseethe logic behind this concept:,I havea question for you: Why wait to end up with the unwelcome s)'mptoms of a diseaseprocessthat developsbecauseyou have been making incorrect choices,when vou can make the right choicesand prevent or reversethat processin the first place? When we eat and drink the nutrients that will rejuvenate,cleanse,and detoxify,we are helping the bod-v'snatural immune system to fight on our behalf. In that wx)-,when the bod-vcomes in contact with a cold or flu virus, for example,it is able to destroy it. When we are in a polluted enr-ironmentour body is able to recover from it. We can keep on going, despitean assaulton our sr-stem.In effect, we are rejuvenatingour cells.

A WELLNESSPROTOCOL Before we begin erploring specialized treatments for individual ailments, I want to offer a baselinervellnessprotocol. This one-size-fits-allprogram of supplementationis basedon the work I did in the health support groups and representsone of the pillars of my Wellness Model.

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BaselineWellness Program Note: Although the following guidelines are appropriate for most Power Agers, you should work with your doctor to make sure that the supplementslisted below are right for you. This is particularly important if you are taking any medications. Moreover,you should not be taking all these supplementsat once. Vitamin A Vitamin C \-itamin D Vitamin E Vitamin B, Vitamin B, Vitamin B, Vitamin Bn Folic Acid Vitamin 8,, Biotin PantothenicAcid Calcium Iodine Magnesium Zinc Manganese Chromium Selenium Molvbdenum Potassium Copper Astaxanthin L-Carnosine Rosemarv Leaf Polvder Tocotrienols Raspberrr.Leaf Por,vder Citrus Bioflavonoid Rutin Red Wine Concentrate Grape Skin Extract China Green Tea Leaf Polvder Licorice Root CabbageL,eaf

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E F EXERCISE T H E I M P O R T A N CO \\'.hen u'e talk about rvellness,I have to say that many baby boomers and senior citizens have a distorted notion of r,vhatit meansto live a healthv lifestyle.In part becausethey have become, This was apparent when I recently visited West Palm Beach, ro pur it blunth', ph1''sicall1'lazy Ft. Lauderdale, and Boca Raton, Florida, where there is a culturally mixed group of senior citizensand boomers.The)i are somewhatphysicallyactive,eat a standarddiet, take their medications, and think the,vare fine. Horvever, the.v are doing almost nothing that reallv contributes to their health. Yes, they.are active,,in that thev pla.vgolf and tennis and bicycle, but these activities aren't the activities do not constitute resistdoing them much good becauser,vhenengagedin casuall.r,i ance training. These are perfectll'enjo-vablegames,but people should not delude themselves into thinking that casualerercise u'ill get them into shape.Truly effective programs include aerobic,nonstop resistanccexercise,such as power walking or swimming for at least forty-five minutes to an hour a dar; plus lifting weights. Of course,you want to get the go-aheadfrom vour phvsicianbefore vou embark on this program. It is regrettablethat senior citizens, especiall.vwomen, are reluctant to lveight train. Heading to the g-vm to lift rveightsseemsantithetical to their culturally conditioned idea of what is appropriate for older ladies.However, that is preciselywhat they need to do. Aty muscle that is not used is abused,and it becomesa repository for toxins and fat. Furthermore, older Americans' standarddiets result in weight gain. We've said this earlier in the book, but it bears repeating: We generally have to eat lessas we get older becausewe have slower metabolisms.If we eat the same amount of food at age sixty as we did at forty; we will gain twelve pounds. So begin b-vreducing.vourcaloric intake,but do not stop there. Switch to eating more living and raw foods, which supply health,venergy,becauseas we get older, mitochondrial activitv-that is, the activitv of the cells' "energy factories))-sls1rysdown. Thus, you reallv want to maximize vour nutrition. Some of the ways vou can do that are by eating two to three servingsof seavegetableseverv week, eating proteins that are easyto digest, keeping )rour blood sugardou'n, and drinking up to thirteen glassesof organic vegetableand fruit juicesdaily. And don't forget the dailv nutritional supplementswe talked about in Chapter 9. Also, the follor,vingproceduresare recommended:Have your thvroid gland checked to make sure it is not underactive.An underactivethyroid causesweight gain, depression,and fatigue. Get a good cardiovascularcheckup to make sure you are capableof doing vigorous erercise.Get an SMAT-ZrI,.u,hichis a basicblood chemistry test, a lipid profile, and an inflammatorv profile to check if vou have any inflammation or cytokine activit.v,which contributes to degenerative diseases.And .voumight consider having the mercury fillings removed from vour teeth, because this metal is a danseroustoxin that can undermine your health.

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There is no reasonfor us to be overu eight in America. \\'e just have to exercise,eat healthfully bv eliminating refined carbohy-drates and ercessiveprotein, eat sparingl--v with a reduced caloric input, and cleanseour systems.

Voice of Experience-Fred lVobodymantedto hire nte bet'uuse of my size,thoughI did get a job in a moaiewith Robert Deltliro because of m.ysize.I playedJoJo the Whale.Otherpeoplecalledt jtt, that to ffir me moaiework, but I didn't want a job just because o/'my size a,nclI neaeracceptedan,yother offbrs. I haz;etried an.ykind of diet you couldname.I couldnerer stick to it. I pns sixmctnthsuway.from death. I hod congestiae heartfailure. I was retaining rDater,aomiting blood.I cctuldn'tlie down ony mlre ot the end becnuseoJ'water crushingmy lungs. That wasninemonthsu,go.I wasI75 poundsheuxierthen.I'ae lost175pounds...I'uechangeda lot. I feel much better.I'ae got a much betteroutlook on ltJb. Voice of Experience-Morlene I was oaerweightmhichcauseda kneejoint to swell and becomedamaged.M.1,hlootlltressurewa,shigh. I always cnught coldsand-flu with dfficulty recuperntingfi'omthern. Today I amforty poundsthinner, I can walkfreely. I discoaerednew.foodsnnd grains, nen)breads. I hoae lesssinusdiscomfort,lessallergies.I{omore upper respirutor.yinfections!

THECONDITIONS Read This Sectron First: In the discussionsof specific conditions that follow, I sometimes provide a very long list of recommendedsupplements.But it is important to stressthat if you havemore than one condition, you should not be taking everv single supplementand treatment that I suggest.That would simply overwhelm your system.The idea is to use my listings as a taking-off point when you work with a holistic health practitioner to determine a regimen that's right for you. Start with just a few nutrients, and then, after severalweeks,evaluatethe impact they have. You can then reconfigure your protocol. And if you have a diagnosedillness, ahvaysmake sure you are in the hands of a competent holistic, board-certifiedclinician. Let him or her guide you, and, if you desire,show him some of the relevant sectionsin this book or another, or say',for instance,"I heard Garv Null suggest that we use vitamin C in a dosageof..." This way you can work constructivelywith your clinician to tailor an individualized program.

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Also, remember that protocols are designed to be followed in an incremental fashion-that is, dosagesshould be graduallv worked up to over time; they'-should be taken under medical supervision;and they should be followed only one at a time. By this I mean that if you're taking a certain amount of a nutrient for one condition, but you haveanother illnessas rvell, don't add on the recommendeddosagefor the secondcondition! This warning may seem like comthat you should not be adding together dosages. mon sense)but I want to make it cr-vstal-clear The bod,vdoesnot w'ork like that. Finall-1;these suggestionsfor specific diseasesare given with the understanding that you are alreadv juicing, eating, cleansing,and detoxifying according to the general plan discussedin Chapter 9. This combination approachis the best rvav to get positive results.

Allergies. Allergies are some of the most common conditions experiencedby' people both young and old. An allergv is more often than not due to an immune systemthat is in a hyper= vigilant response mode. Your body is responding to something -vou have eaten, imbibed, inhaled, or made skin contact with. The more challengethere is to vour immune system,,the greaterthe responservill be, although eachindividual's bod,vrespondsdifferently. One person can walk into a dusty',moldy room and sneeze,cough, and get red eyes and a runny nose. Another person can walk into that sameroom) and nothing happens.If you havea really strong immune s.vstem,)rour lymphoclrtes and phagocytesare able to engulf and digest antigens such as dust. But man.vtoday do not have this advantage.Therefore, to eliminate allergic responses we must strengthen our immune systems. Probably 40 million Americans suffer from hay fever. During the ha,vfever season,ragweed germination fills the air with billions of microscopic particles.They enter your body and immediatelv combine with the immune system cells known as immunoglobulins, specificallythe t,vpe called IgE. A seriesof chemical transformationsoccur that releasethe substancecalled histamine. That is the immediate causeof the annoying allergic responses.If they continue for too long, they can actually developinto asthmaticconditions. Allergies to food are probably the most common type, since we tend to overindulge in the foods that we reall.vlike, but which we are allergic to-foods such as wheat bread, dairy products, orangejuice from nonorganic oranges,meat, sugar,and corn. If you are allergic to a food it does not matter what form of it you eat-you lvill get the samereaction. For erample, if you are allergicto corn, you will get a reaction from cornbread,cornflakes,or corn on the cob. The solution is to go on an allergen-freeprogram; simply eliminate all the causesof the reactions. Chemical sensitivities are allergic reactions to substancesin the environment) such as fumes from a photocopy machine at work, molds in your home, or pesticideresidueson lawns IgE-mediated allergy tests are used to detect what the offending substanceor and flor,verbeds.

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condition is. (IgE, as $'e'1'ementioned, is an antibody or immune cell, that binds to an allergrcausingsubstancein vour svstem.)Once a test helps -voudetermine what vou're allergic to, r ou can eliminate it rvheneverpossible.Sometimes,of course,it's not possible,such as when \-our neighborssprav a noxious chemicalright outside your window. At such times, we must turn to other things that can help. Adding bentonite clav to vour cleansingdrink at night can help becauseit has a negarive charge,and therefore attracts positivelv chargedparticles.Toxins are drawn to the clav and then eliminated through the bodr. The generallvused amount is one teaspoonin about 10 to 12 oz of water. Another thing \-ou can do is sprav the room with extracts of orange and lemon, which has an air-purifi ing effect. \L'e also knolr, that lemon juice and lvatermelon juice are great drinks for helping people eliminate allergies.Plus the more "live,," completel-vunprocessedfood you havein the diet, the better it is for vou if you are allergic.You should make sure that \-our soapsare without artificial scents,and vour shampoosare made lvith natural oils and ll'ithout contaminants.Do not use artificial deodorantsor talcum pou'der.Use natural moisturizers that contain aloe,r'itamin E., and sesameoil. When using exfoliating cleansersfor the skin, make sure that 1''ouuse a soft loofah to remove the dead epithelial cells.Don't use artificial room deodorizers,becausethev are frequentlv toxic. Instead, trv the ones made from the natural skins of fruit-they are terrific for killing virusesand bacteriarvithout harmful side effects. Supplernents to Combot Allergies. Concerning nutrients to counteract allergies,it's ahvavs best, as lve've mentioned severaltimes elseu,herein this book, to consult your own holistic health care practitioner before embarking on any regimen. This is important becauseeach person has his or her own individual needs,and somethings may-becontraindicatedfor people rvith certain conditions. That said, vou should knolv that the chief nutrient for fighting allergies is vitamin C, and that using divided dosesthroughout the da,vis the most effective rvay of benefiting from this nutrient. Vitamin C reduceshistamine levelsin the blood and helps strengthen the immune svstem,both of which are important benefits.Grape seedextract is another recommended antiallergy supplement. You generallyhave to use at least 200 mg of both vitamin C and grape seedextract two to three times a day-.With allergies,however,I usually suggestthat peoplestart at 1,000mg (1 gram) and go up ro 5,000mg (5 grams). Mast cells,which arc part of vour connectivetissue,contain histamine, the trigger of allergic reaction. If vou take the bioflavonoid quercetin you will be strengthening the membranes of thesecells,thus preventingtheir bursting and henceavoidingthe releaseof histamine. Eating the lvrong way-can help set the stage for food allergies.People generallv eat unril thel'' are full. This is wrong. In addition, as we discussedin Chaprer 9, they drink roo manv beveragesrvhile they eat. This is another bad habit. Plus they drink carbonatedbeverages,a reallv bad mistake. And, finall1',from a health standpoint, caffeinatedbeveragesare terrible

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accompaniments to a meal. I think of the t,vpicalAmerican meal of a hamburger, fries, and a cola, follor,vedb.va cup of coffee. This is ns1-1o understate the facts-doing,vou an-ygood. the To somewhatcounteractsuch bad habits and thus lessenyour susceptibilitvto allergies,, following ma.vbe helpful to knor,r':GLA, a fatt,vacid (generallvat 1,000mB), borage seedoil, black currant oil,,or oil of primrose are important aids in digestingfood. This is especiallvso if vou'\'e been eatingthe wrong wa].for a long time: too fast, or the wrong combinationsof foods, or highly processedfoods,or simply too much food. If you absolutel,vhave to have liquids with your meal, tr].to have just herbal teas or fresh juices.Also,,when we suspectthere is impaired digestion,,we recommend digestir,eenzvmes. While ideally you want to flood the bod,v rvith the natural enzvmes found in fresh food and juices, for extra help the enzymes )rou get at the health food store can be valuable. Take the amount directed rvith eachmeal to facilitatebetter digestion. A variet-vof herbs can help r,vithallergies.In my opinion, garlic is the number-one herb for building immunitv and acting as a natural antisepticagent.It is fine to take an oclorlessgarlic pill, obtainableat health food stores,if --vouneed to remain sociallvirctive.Astragalusis a crucial herb for allergies.It is one of the verv best immune builders becauseit increasesthe number and activity of immune cells.It can be taken on a dail-vbasis,generallvat 100 mg. Echinacea,taken onlv at a time, booststhe immune svstemas well. It's knou,n mostlv as an aid to for two to three r,veeks quicker recovery from the flu and colds,,but it also helps ameliorate allergic responses.Ginseng-a builder of enduranceand stamina,and a traditional stabilizerof the chi, or life energl'also helps build the immune system. Wild cherry bark helps u'ith hav fever and common allergies.If you haveallergiesthat manifest in the lungs, mullein leaf and horehound can help. I r,vouldalso suggeststinging nettle, capsicum, gingerroot,,peppermint leaf, burdock root, dandelion root, grapefruit seedextract)and at least6 oz of aloe vera consumedthroughout the Make sure that you are getting I tsp of miso in soup daily da--r,r One more strategy to knock out allergies:Look for a combination capsulervith the follor,ving broad-spectrumnutrients: glucosaminesulfate,,pantothenic acid, B complex, vitamin C,,vitamin E.,coenzymeQl0, glutathione,bromelain, quercetin, and garlic.

Voice of Experience-S am I um not allergic to dogsand catsilnJm0re. Arthritis, Very many people suffer from arthritis, a local inflammatory process.Chronic infections lead to inflammation, and there are a lvhole varietv of things in our environment that lead to both. If ,vouhave Epstein-Barr virus, herpes, or cvtomegalovirus,vou have infection and

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inflammation. If 1'ouhavechronic infections from \ eastsand fungi, r'ou haveinflammatory process.If you have been exposedto pesticides,food colorings, preservatives,chlorine, fluoride, norious fumes, excessiveelectromagneticradiation, or allergensspecific to you, you may' get an inflammatorv result. In short, poisons,allergens,viruses,and bacteriaall produce infections leading to inflammation. Put these together with a lorv-functioning immune system and you have the basisfor arthritis. Our u,orld can really be a negativeinfluence on our bodies! First, r,veshould focus on juicing. The phytochemicalsin the organic juices help heal becausethey rejuvenatethe cell and repair the damagedone to the DNA. Some beneficialjuices include: pineapple (especiallygood with juiced alfalfa sprouts); a combination of aloe \rera, star fruit, and cabbagejuices;cucumber juice; fresh apricot juice; and cantaloupejuice. Ginger has been known for a ver-vlong time for its anti-inflammatory nature and should be added to many juices. An important goal with arthritis is to eliminate an.vthingthat is creating uric acid. Meat is a primary suspecthere, and arthritis sufferers are urged to become vegetarians,if thev have not done so alreadl-.Dandelion greens, parslel', and alfalfa are particularly good for fighting uric acid, as is the herb devil's claw. Tofu, tempeh, and miso, which are high in methionine, also help. Cold-water fish is good, as are folic acid and folic acid-rich foods such as oats and lentils. Recommendedalso are avocadosand the use of olive oil. Some recommended herbs are boneset; boswellia (one of the best natural remedies for arthritis); burdock root, a great blood cleanser;cayennepepper,long known for its antiarthritis power; devil's claw, which we've already mentioned as a uric-acid fighter and thus one of the best herbs to help our joints; stinging nettle; prickly ash bark; white willow bark; vucca; garlic; seacucumber; gingeq as we've mentioned; buchu leaf; and turmeric. Use theseall as directed.

Voice of E xperienc e-S umrner I pas sick eachda.yand lrad a chronicwalking problemhecnuse qf hil) displucementwhich.fatiguetlme. pVomJ I cun do headvandsand go dancing!M.y ph.ysicinnis amnzedbJ,*J ),runger,.y7uthflttbod1. The following nutritional supplementsare recommendedfor arthritis: chondroitin sulfate (generall)'at500 to 1,000mg), glucosaminesulfate(1,000mg), silica (50 mg), manganese(25 mg), L-cy'steine(500 mg), boron (5 -g), B complex (100mg), vitamin E (100 units), calcium and magnesiumcitrate(1,200mg), coenzymeqlO (100mg), DMG (150 mB), TMG (150 mg), folic acid (1,000mcg), zinc(25 mg), MGM3 (1,500mg), and a tablespoonof emulsifiedcod lir,eroil on an empty stomach when you wake up in the morning. In addition, take oil of primrose (2,000 mg), vitamin C (between5 and 15 grams divided throughout the duy), and N{S\{ (1,000mg).

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The night m.ysonbrottghtme to the emergencyr00m, I was told I would not haae awakenedthe next day. I had three bleedingulcersand.felt angr.ynt m.yillness.I was told I might losethirty percent of m.ystomachtf the conditionpersisted.I wassenthomewith medications. reaealedno ulcers. [After following Ga,r.y'slVull's directions,JI am totally healthy.My endoscopy I think that is remarkable! Candida, An o\ ergrowth of 1-eastin the body is known as candidiasis,or candida. Candidiasis in the intestinesor vaginais quite common. Many of the causesare conditions we havebecome familiar with: our diet, our overconsumptionof sugar and acid foods, and the great stressin our lives; all lead to a lowered immune system, and all of these things can causecandida. A protocol similar to the one given for cancer(seeChapter 6) is good for candidaas well. A list of actionsthat rvill help combat candidaincludes things in both the emotional and physical realms: We have to concentrate on getting rid of bad feelings such as frustration and anger.We want to avoid untrusting relationships,and to stop draining our energy.We haveto stop using cortisone and antibiotic hormone imbalancers.We have to really conquer the depression causedby a low immune state,becausewhen we are depressed,candidamanifests.Go on a diet without alcohol, cheese,mushrooms, refined carbohvdrates,and baked goods. Many of these foods contain some form of yeast,which fuels this condition. In addition to the usual healthful nutrients, we should add ertra acidophilus and extra fish oils, as well as evening primrose oil, vitamin C, echinacea,vitamin A, and zinc (great for building immunity and helping increase mucous membrane integrity). Also, those fighting candidiasis should consider selenium, molybdenum, magnesium (a great detorifier), folic acid, citrus seed extract from grapefruit, berberine,tea tree oil, bromelain, aloe vera, pau d'arco, black walnut extract, astragalus,and hawthorn extract. Chronic Fatigue, How many Americans would feel better if they just weren't so tired? So many factors can contribute to this problem. Aty time you have a weakenedimmune system, there is fatigue. Ary time your body has been attacked by free radicals, heavy metals, viruses, or bacteria,vou are going to sustain damageto the cells' energy factories,the mitochondria. Hence, you are going to be fatigued. There is a lot that can be done with natural substancesto restore vim and vigor to every moment of your waking life. For one thing, add more fresh juices to your day: Green juices are, as usual, very beneficial, but also include lemon, lime, watermelon, and grape juice-not white grape juice but the juice from grapesof darker hues.Include soy (for the isoflavones)and aloe vera in ,vourfood selections.Helpful herbs include garlic, St. John's wort, turmeric, echinacea,

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bee propolis, astragalus,skullcap,burdock, red clover, milk thistle, and kombucha. As lve've mentioned before,you do not haveto take all of these,and you most likel1''should not. The)'are listed here to shou,all that benefit the bodl; but your healthcarepractitioner will work r,r,ithl.ou to determine r-our personalregimen. For chronic fatigue, the follou'ing supplementshave been found to help people: MGA,{3, quercetin, coenzvme Ql0, L-carnitine, lecithin, digestiveenzvmes,vitamin E, DMG, the B compler, Bn, B,r, GABA, sea vegetablecapsules,anti-parasitic formulas, and medicallv given intravenousbio-oxidativetherapies,including vitamin C. Voice of Experience-john M.l, boh, changetlrpith eochhirthda-y.M.y skin tone rpassallorn,tr,lmost.yellop.I had a general,dtrylongfatigue and mouldget lta.y.feaereachyear nhich drained energl. M.y botfi,could not defbnditsetf and I mnsretttfir[o commit to change.I signedupfor a supportgroup. Theprotocoland meetingsexpandedm)t reaszning,thinking and sensitiz:ities. I umenergetic,n0 tit0re M.y hu.y.feaerboutslessenedu,ndare monageuble.Lfnclutteringchunged fhtigue. My skin is hetr,lth.y. me emotionally.I dreom less,.feel past ungersmitlt.fitrgixeness wel/groundedand ha,uereleased letters, meditution and pra.yer. Chronic Pain. Unfortunateh', chronic pain, like chronic fatigue, is an especiallvcommon condition. Just imagine hou, much better many Americans would feel if the-vrveren't in pain and fatigued. Overcoming pain and fatigue reallv is possible,and it givespeopletheir qualitv of life back! Caoeat. First, keep in mind that pain is a signal that something is wrong in vour bodli So r-oushould seekmedical help with pain problems. Once r ou havesought medical help, vou should know that the following rvill rvork againstpain: the sameelimination and detorification regimenswe used for manv other conditions (seeChapter 9).,bio-oxidative methvlating agentssuch as vitamin C and juices, and living (raw) foods. I find that juicing is the single most important measureyou can take,,but vou must also remember to choosefoods that do not make your blood sugar fluctuate too greath'-i.s., avoid simple sugars. Once .vouget rid of the sourceof the pain, here are the things that can reallv make a difference:Dl-phenvlalanine or DLPA, the B complex, and vitamin C. Proteolvtic enzymescauseinflammation after an injurl',,and thus, pain. Bv halting the production of protease,the effectsof inflammator-vprocessescan be reduced. The essentialfattr acids help with this task. They can turn off or minimize prostrlglandinE2, the "bad" prostaglandin.ProstaglandinEl helps to do this, as do the omegafattr-acidsDHA, generallr-recommended at 500 mg; and EPA at 1,,000to 1,500mg.

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Flarseedoil, borageoil, salmon oil, and cod liver oil can help in turning off pain, as can u,ild ginger, as r,vellas cinnamon. To help with what the Chinese call the "energv flolq" there is bupleurum. For headachepains we can use the herbs feverfelr;ca\enne,r'alerian,,and skullcap, and theanine,an amino acid found in the leavesof green tea. Again, vou are not expectedto use all of these.For example,just take theanine,at 100 mg, tlvo or three times a dari That can frequentl.vturn off a headacheand give a calming feeling. Calcium-magnesiumat 1,500mg can also do that. Feverfervis verv good for stopping migraine headachesbecauseit affects blood vesseldilation. Magnesium is one of the single most important things to take for any kind of local pain, muscle pain, or headachepain. Dong quai, together u.ith ginger and mint,, is often effective. You can make a tincture rvith all of these combined. You can e\renjuice some ginger and drink it straight, or diluted bv celery'juice. White willow bark is useful in alleviating headache pain. In fact, that is lvhat aspirin was originally-madefrom,, but with r,vhitewillorv bark the negativeside effectsare minimized. If -vouhave stomach pain, use mints: peppermint, spearmint, and u'inter mint, rvith some cinnamon, anise,and fennel. Make a tea out of these.This tastesgreat lvith some ralv hone\., and it is very good for ,vou.For pain from urinarv tract infections,the alkaloidberberine is extremely good. Oregon grape root is used to help this condition as u,ell,,togethcr u,ith the Chinese herb coptis and marshmallorv.Rosemary is recommended for general pain all or-er the bodl; including fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus, and some of the diabetic neuropathies.Sometimes we can appl-vrosemarvoil. Alternativelv.trv almond oil, rvhich ma),be applied b,udiluting it: Take one drop of almond oil and ten drops of canola oil, mix them and massageinto the painful areas.The herb blue vervain contains anti-inflammatorv and analgesicproperties:,as does curcumin, a bright .vellowcompound derived from turmeric. Currv has turmeric in it. It is used all over India to help with generalizedpain. More Pain-Busters. Increasing circulation alwa.vshelps alleviate pain,, because vou are increasingthe nutrients getting into the area,and the debris getting out. Circulation help is provided bv vitamin E, vitamin C, glutathione,N-acet,vl-cvsteine, anclalpha-lipoicacid. Exerciseis important becauseit releasesendorphins,and promotesreleaseof natural cortisone.Since pain and discomfort are frequentl,vaccompaniedbv excessiveanxietv and stress,it is important to find ways to relax. Here are some suggestions:deep breathing; exerciseof all tvpes, including walking, biking, and swimming; reading; entertainmentssuch as plavs, movies, and concerts; u,atching television (selectivel-v!);pla"vinga musical instrument; and doing anv sort of hobbl: Magnets can be \rer,veffective at alleviating pain; for example,,magnetic leg wraps help with leg pain. I haveseenbiofeedbackbe of great benefit to peoplervith pain. Therapeutic touch is also important, as is the increasinglymainstreampracticeof chiropracticadjustments. When,vou havepain you want to make sure that vou are balancingvour pH, becausethe pH of the bod"v can directly impact pain. Therefore, stav a\\'ay from salted foods, vinegar, and

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ma.yonnaise. Cut dorvn on salt and, of course,har,eno sugar,alcohol,coffee,or other beverages containing caffeine.All of thesecan worsen pain. The B complex vitamins havea natural analgesic effect. Vitamin C alleviatesgum sensitivit.v.And, above all, our basic program, set forth on thesepages,is going to make a difference.

Voice of Experience-Pat hours a da-y I rpashospitalizedthree timesfor congestiaeheart disease.I mas0n zx.ygentlDentJ/-foun sciatica,glaucomaand usetlsteroids. I weighed225 pounds.I hutl urthritis, diahetes,, .for emphysem&. I Istarted the pr0grom] in a, mheelchairwith lxJtgen hookups.Today I call m.yselJ-"A Walking Miracle." I walk da,il.y,no longerusesteroidsund eren traaeled to lVem York Cit1,. Colds and FIu. Co\ds and flu have reached near-epidemic proportions among senior citizens and baby boomers.Here are somesuggestionsfor both aggressivelvpreventingthe illnessesand shortening their duration. Take more green tea, possiblythree times a day.Use MGM3 and IP6, the mushroom complexes that increasekiller cell activity; three times a da1'.Eat seavegetablestwice dailli Have a protein shake two to three times a day. Remove mercury fillings with a holistic dentist. Take grape seedextract (from 200 to 2,000 mg), germanium (150 mg), and reduced L-glutathione (300 mg).Do aromatherapvwith lavenderand rosemary.Take DMG, L-arginine rnith MSM, and lots of vitamin C, quercetin,,and herbal teas.Juice throughout the day;concentratingparticularly on garlic, onion, ginger, and aloe vera juices-the juices that are most helpful rvith colds and flu. Cleansethe colon and stimulate the liver to flush and releaseits toxins so it can properlv metabolize and detoxifl, the body. Practice stressmanagement. And remember to keep hydrated at all times, drinking plenty of pure water and juice! Digestive Disorders. Acid disorders of the stomach, such as burping, flatulence, distension, diarrhea, and constipation,stem from eating the wrong foods in the wrong combinations,eating too much, eating at the wrong times, or eating under stress.Foods we eat begin to putrefv and causeacid indigestion and, therefore,bad digestion. Constantlv eating highlv processed foods, together with other factors, can lead to Crohn's disease,constipation,bad breath, diarrhea, diverticulitis, flatulence,food allergies,gastric reflur, irritable bowel syndrome, malabsorption syndrome, peptic ulcers, and ulcerativecolitis. However, you can improve these conditions or make sure thev do not develop in the first place,if you eat healthy clean foods and drink plent-vof fresh juices,especiallythe green juices containing chlorophyll. Other measuresinclude taking lots of aloe vera, lots of enzvmes,

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chamomile tea, fennel (which helps stop the cramping and indigestion), ginger, nettles, and oats.Eating smaller portions of food also helps. For cleaningout parasitesand fungi, there are natural antibioticssuch as grape seedextract, pau d'arco tea, garlic, and artemisia.Your doctor may give you some Nystatin or Diflucan, anti-fungal medications. If you are following this book's advice in general,you are already doing good things for your digestive system, such as keeping to a yeast-free,non-mucus-generating, properly alkaline diet with plenty of fiber, to help move things along, so to speak!Here are two important nutrients that should be taken in high doses:vitamin C, generallyat 5 to 20 grams; and glutamine, generallv at 1 to 5 grams. Glutamine nourishesand healsthe entire lining of the upper and lower intestines.As alwavsin thesecases,the high dosesshould be arrived at in gradual steps.Other nutrients needed include: glutathione, coenzyme q10, digestive enzymes with each meal, magnesium, especially'for people who are constipated(magnesium is a natural laxative), the omega-3 fatty acids, and peppermint oil (good at killing harmful bacteria and parasitesand reducing colonic spasms).Stressreduction will, of course,help your digestion. Colon therapv and h1,-drotherap.y use water to flush out the intestines, to eliminate stored wasteand restoreproper tissueand organ function, and are extremely important. These treatments, in essence,are detoxifying the bowels. Intestinal massageis another treatment available. When we get rid of harmful bacteria in the intestines, we should always replace them with beneficialorganisms.These are called probiotics. Emphysema. Another major problem for senior citizens and some baby boomers is emphysema. This is a kind of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasethat results from long-standing insults to the lung tissue such as cigarette smoking and environmental irritants, coupled with a toxic lifestyle: poor nutrition, sedentaryhabits, alcohol consumption, and high stress. Our usual healthy protocol appliesto this condition, with a few specific recommendations: Increaseyour intake of green juices, going up to thirteen glassesof vegetablejuice a da-v,and include garlic/ onion juice. Dilute the garlic and onion with aloe vera, cabbage,celery,or apple juice. Remember-work your way up to the thirteen glassesgradually and in small amounts. For example,start with one juice every day for the first month, proceed to two glassesdaily during the secondmonth, and so on up to thirteen juices a day at the end of thirteen months. Start the day with a 12 oz protein shakeof quality predigestedvegetableprotein. Use fenugreek tea and comfrey tea throughout the day. You may benefit from the medically supervised treatments of chelation therapv. intravenous vitamin therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Take vitamin C at 5,000 to 15,000mg; DMG at 300 mg, three times a day; TMG (use as directed);and MSM (as directed).The sulfur in MSM binds to allergens,thus preventing allergic reactions.It also coats the intestinal lining to prevent dust mites from causing asthmatic reactions.Take 300 mg of coenzymeql0 (100 mg three times a day); cayenne(10 to 30 mg);

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NADH (5 *g trvice a da-v);L-taurine (1,000 mg trn'icea day); L-c,vsteineand I--mcthionine; amino acids,in divided doses;and vitamin A (25,000units, as an emulsion). Additional suggestions:Take N-acetyl-cvsteineat 1,000mg; acettl-L-carnitine at 1,000mg; vitamin K at 10 mg; magnesiumat 1,500mg; IP6, to increasenatural killer cells;and MGM3, as directed. Take pantothenic acid and zinc for adrenal support, and eat seavegetablestr,vicea dali Use breathing exercises,colon cleansing,Amma therapy;air purifiers, water purifiers,,and castor oil packs applied to the back and chest areasto enhancebreathing. The best results come when the full elimination program is followed, together lvith the foregoing protocol. Eye Disorders. Eye disorders,such as macular degeneration,glaucoma,and cataracts,are common ailments in the senior population. These conditions have the same underlring causesas manv other diseases, and hence,the sameremedies,which is the main idea in thesepages.There are some nutrients, however,that work especiallywell for the e\:es.At the top of the list are trvo superstarnutrients that are known to help the lens of the eve,namelr; recluceclglutathione ancl vitamin C. Bl' using thesewe can do more good for our eyesthan b1'using anvthing else.It is most important to get intravenousvitamin C. This can only be given by a ph"vsician.An intravenous drip of vitamin C and glutathione together will do the maximum amount of good. Orall1',we can take vitamin C throughout the day, if it is buffered. Alwa.vsbuild up the amount of C graduall,vto just about bowel tolerance and then take it back dou,n to rol'here)'our bowels have no trouble with it. The regular health.vdiet we have been promoting, plus the essentialfatt-vacids, r,r'illbe fine for your eyes.We should emphasizethe juices of broccoli, spinach, and beet greens,and eat yellou,,orange, and green fruits (using only organic produce, of course!). Sulfur-rich foods, such as garlic, onion, and asparagus,are particularly helpful for our vision. Chelation therapy is appropriate becausetoxic metals in the bodl', including cadmium, mercur\,; and aluminum, causeoxidative stressin the elres. In Chapter 3 we mentioned circulatory deficit as a facet of aging that is, unfortunatell,, not kind to our eyes.The fact is that decreasedcirculation is, in effect, star\ration of )'our body''s tissues.Your body needsblood supplying oxygen and nutrients to the cells all dav long. When this doesn't happen efficiently, either due to sedentar-yhabits and lack of aerobic exercise,or due to our not taking methl'lating agents,we end up experiencingoridative stressand nutrient deficiencies.The combination also produces free radicals and inflammatorv agents such as This in turn is a major detriment to the eves. cy'-tokines. The circulation to the eyes(and to the whole bodli of course)must be kept in tip-top shape! For circulatory system help, the following apply: Ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, hau,thorn berr\-, vitamin E, cayennepepper, ginger, marjoram, and garlic. Bilberrf is an extremelr-important nutrient, a superstarfor the eyes.Pine bark extract and grape seedextract (generallr.betu,een

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100 to 500 mg a day) are also good becausethey fortify the capillariesthat furnish the eyeswith fluid, and aid in the prevention of lens impairment. Two Chinese herbs useful for healing dry and inflamed eyes are daigaku eyedrops and shehu. If you have cataracts,the following are important: acetyl-L-carnitine at 1,000 mg, alpha-lipoic acid at 500 mg, vitamin E at 800 units, N-acetyl-cysteineat 1,000mg, the bioflavonoidsat 2,000mg, and reduced glutathione at 500 mg. Various vision therapies are available.Dr. Robert Michael Kaplan, author of The Power Behind Your Eyes,shows how proper visual hygiene can help to enhancevision. There are books on eye exercises.Acupuncture and acupressureare frequently used to lessentension and improve vision. Pressure point therapy and reflexology are also used for eye problems. Practitioners of this technique explain that there are reflex points in the foot, generally between the second and third toe, that, when touched, will help the eyes.Massagecan clear nerve blockages in the eyes.Biofeedback can help in re-regulating eye focus, muscle movement, and control. Researchhas found that artificial sweetenersare terrible for the eyes,as are caffeine, sugar) and alcohol. Steroids and mercury from dental fillings are capableof causingoxidative stressto the eyes.In short, staying away from any kind of environmental toxin is good "sight insurance."

Voice of Experience-Zara I am a juuenile diabetic ond had ongoingdinbetic retinopathy [with] fatty depositsin my eye. [Now] I am delightedto report the retinopath.ystoppeddeaelopingIand thereare] no morefatty deposits!I consultedwith my physician Iand his] exam reaealedm)/ qle aesselsare strongerand a thicker membraneis growing.

Foot and Leg Problems, Foot and leg problems are often dismissedas trivial nuisances.They are minimized and misunderstood, and therefore inadequatelytreated or ignored. There seems to be an assumption in our culture that these conditions are inevitable. It is only when our ability to walk is impaired that we pay attention to them. We rarely think about what we can do to prevent the problems, but this is a shamebecauseour feet are literally the way we get anywhere in the world! So we should maintain foot and leg health diligently. To this day I remember an experiencefrom a college class.The teacher asked,"If you were to take off your shoesand socks,would your feet look normal?" Almost everyonesaid they had normal feet. The teacher proceeded to describe the appearanceas well as the mechanics of a normal foot. He showed the metatarsals,which are bones that allow the toes to wiggle, and the normal span of the toes. He demonstrated that with each step the toes spread apart and the balance shifts from the heel to the ball when pushing off. Finally, he had us look at our feet, and he repeated his question. What a surprise! Now, almost no one said they had normal feet.

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This experiencecame to mind years later during conversationswith a friend who is a podiatrist. He had wondered why so many women in their thirties and forties all exhibited the same phenomenon-very ugly and deformed feet. In each case,he discoveredthat the causewas the same:They wore high-heeled shoeswith pointed toes,and stuffed wide feet into narrow shoes. Physics provides a simple erplanation for the problems that result. Wherever the greatest amount of pressure is applied, something gives. In the foot, it is the big toe that gives and moves,pointing inward. Some people have their big toes not only pointing inward, but actually overlapping their second toes.This distortion affects the entire walking mechanism and fosters the development of corns, calluses,bunions, and fungus under the nails. Women are not the only ones prone to this problem. When men wore pointed shoes and cowboy boots, which were consideredhip in the seventies,they were prime targets for toe problems. I myself almost fell into this fashion trap. I wanted a pair of cowboy boots, so I went to a store, tried on a pair, and walked around. They looked great, but they were uncomfortable. The college classimage of a normal foot burst into my mind. I chose the health of my feet over the look of the boots. Just recently I had occasionto seedeformed feet in an unexpected situation when I was in Florida participating in a national championship race. While we were getting ready,I watched the other athletes put on their shoesand socks.Every single one of them had foot deformities. Can you imagine the discomfort they experienceduring training and racing? It has to be particularly painful for athletes to have feet with deformities. And what was the probable cause? Incorrectly designed shoes. Shoe styles are often the initial cause of distortions of the normal anatomy of the foot. Then, once our feet are distorted in this way, other problems can ensue.In addition, problems in different parts of the body can create foot problems. For erample, if we have poor circulation, which is likely if we are very sedentaryor overweight, any problem occurring in our feet will be exacerbated.Most people neglect exercisingand caring for their feet, even though these activities can improve circulation. When was the last time you exercisedor massagedyour feet? Peripheral Neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that can affect the feet; some symptoms are sensationsof burning, pins and needles,tingling, and itching. These unpleasant sensationsmay have significant causes and severe consequences.The problem stems from either sensorydysfunction or malfunction in the motor nerves,which can be induced by metabolic disorders such as diabetes.Patients with diabetes tend to suffer from extreme casesof neuropathy, which can be characterizedby complete numbness.A snowball effect of damage can be set into motion by this condition. Due to the numbness in their feet, patients have stepped on sharp objects and gotten cuts that becameinfected and even gangrenousbefore they were given attention. Furthermore, healing is more difficult becauseof the lack of adequatecirculation. Not only can a variety of abrasions,wounds, and soresresult, but amputations are also

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common. In fact, amputationsare more common in diabeticswith neuropathythan in people with anyother condition. Peripheralneuropathymay alsobe causedby thyroid hyperactivityand hypoactivity,kidney and liver disease. disease, It is vital to realizethat to overcomethesepainful nerveconditionswe needto cleanseand detoxifyour bodies.Drinking lots of cleanliquids is extremelyhelpful for neuropathy.Remov* ing metalsfrom the body is anotherimportant step.The body accumulatesmetalsand the asthe levelsof metalsin the body rise.For nervesin the lower extremitiesbeginto degenerate in the body,and the more example,the longerone is exposedto [ead,the more it accumulates Even mercury fillings in our teeth are the nervesin the lower body respondby degenerating. problematic.The good newsis that metalscan be removedfrom the body by the removalof mercury fillings and by undergoingchelationtherapy.Large numbersof peoplereport that but alsocircunot only do the pins and needlessensations disappear, afterthesetwo processes, lation improvesthroughoutthe body. Vitamin C, especiallyasan intravenousdrip, is anotherimportantmeasure.Go to a knowledgeableholisticdoctor for this treatment.It will generallystart with 35,000mg of vitamin C The doctorwill probablyinclude,aspart of your protocol,calcium, and will graduallyincrease. magnesium,glutathione,and other nutrients known to go into cells to feed, nourish, and enhancemethylationand properoxygenutilization. daily of red fruit iuicessuchascherry,cranberry, Juicesarealsouseful.One or two glasses raspberry,and blueberry,spikedwith vitamin C and aloevera,are extremelybeneficial.Lycopene,the bioflavonoids,and lutein takenat leastthreetimes a day arealsoextremelyimportant. Blisters, Wound,s,Worts, and Dry Shin. Blisters,wounds,warts,or dry skin on feet and in our biochemistry.The more toxic we are,the more bacteria legsareoften due to imbalances insideour bodies,the more and viruseswe have.The morestresson the metabolicmechanisms likely it is to manifestassomekind of problemon the feet or legs.If woundsdo not heal,it is therefore,building up your immuusuallyan indicationthat the immunesystemis depressed; to relievethe problem. nity is necessary Voiceof Experience-Karina painsfrom My sbinconditionwasunsightly,m)/gumsbled,I hodneuropathyin my handsandknees, with hidneydisease. arthritis and wasdiagnosed I do not haaebadskin.My teethandgumsarefi,ne.Pain Today,afterfollowingGary'sdirections, is reduced.My eye fro* neuropathyand arthritis is no mzre. Testsdeterminedmy kidneydisease problemshaaedisappe ared.

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To boost your immunit-y,do a complete cleansingand detoxification.Eat lots of fruits) vegetables,and grains.Eat very pure and clean food. Also, use ozone therapy,which can be given only by a doctor and is currently only availablein certain states.Ozone therapy is extremely beneficial in killing bacteriaand viruses.High levelsof a water-solubleform of vitamin A, administeredintravenouslywith glutathione, can alsobuild the immune systemand help heal the body. Alpha-lipoic acid is a superstarnutrient for building the immune system.Other nutrients that help fight viruses and bacteria are St. John's wort, bitter melon, astragalus,pau d'arco, echinacea,red clover, Chinese green tea, and vitamin C. It is extremely important to take them on a regular basisin a disciplined fashion. Bedsores(and ulcers) develop on bedridden people becausethere is no circulation in their bodies.To stimulate circulation, magnetic leg wraps can be applied, or magnetic mattress pads, placed on top of one's regular mattress,can help. Another useful technique is the leg massageespeciallywith aloe vera and an essentialoil-administered

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you stimulate lymph glands and help bring energy and nerve sensationto the tissue, which, in turn, allows musclesto contract and relar. Calluses and, Corns. Calluses, another omnipresent foot problem, are caused by thick accumulationsof dead skin over a period of time. Neglect is partly responsiblefor their formation. When most people take a shower or bath, they do not wash the bottoms of their feet. Whether you know it or not, I'ou have dead skin accumulating there. Corns, on the other hand, originate from calcified protrusions on the bone that either press against the skin from inside the foot or receive extreme pressure from shoes,the ground, or another toe. Fortunately, since callusesand corns consist primarily of dead skin, they are not terribly dangerous.To remove them, you can gently use a pumice stone or other grating apparatus.If you cannot do it yourself, go to a salon that specializesin foot care. But make sure proper hygienic conditions are met. The salon should sterilize the pumice stone to kill viruses and bacteria,by cleaning it with hydrogen peroxide before using it on you. If the client before you had any kind of infection, it can be directly transmitted to you. Since metal can cut through the skin, resulting in infection, no metal tool should be used in a salon. By gently removing callusesand corns, you will improve the balance,hygiene, and, of course, aestheticsof your feet. To reiterate, do not wear shoesthat squeezeyour feet. Why wear shoesthat are supposedto make your feet look sexy only to take the sexy shoe off to reveal a horror-film foot? In fact, alwaysgo barefoot when you are at home. Going barefoot is healthier,more hygienic, and better balanced,and it feelsbetter. Have you ever walked in the sand barefoot?Then, you know it feels good, and it massagesthe whole foot. It is easy to see that wearing shoes that keep feet constricted and sweaty inside makes no sense. Rashes. Rashes,including blistering types, are frequently due to what we put on our skin. One causeis soapbecauseit may contain an artificial chemical that producesan adversereaction.

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If you have a rash problem, it is advisableto use the type of soap that is 100 percent natural, or at least one that is unscented.A rash can be cleanedwith a mixture composed primarily of aloe vera, along with colloidal silver, bee propolis, pau d'arco, and purified water. Then, wrap the area with gauzethat is kept somewhat moist, so the mixture remains on the rash. After four or five hours, the rash should begin to heal. You should know that besidesbeing externally induced, rashescan be the body's response to an internal condition. Therefore, you need to clean up the body and stimulate the immune system. With vitamin C therapy, rasheswill often clear up. Athlete's Foot. Athlete's foot is a fungal skin infection that is almost always due to a highly acidic diet and a warm, moist environment, such as that created by shoes,and sneakersin particular. Sneakersdo not breathe the way regular shoesbreathe,becauseof their rubber content. Therefore, sneakersare a perfect environment for the growth of skin fungus, especiallyif you have a weakened immune system. Lower levels of T-cells are associatedwith athlete's foot. Ozone therapy and immune stimulation can reverse the problem. Also, it is essentialto keep feet cool and dry. The bottoms of the feet and the areasbetween toes should be dried after getting out of the shower or bath. Most people dry only the upper parts of their feet. Your feet must certainly be dry before putting them into socks,and it is wise to avoid socksmade of synthetic fibers, becausethey do not breathe.Avoid acid-producing foods such as meats,foods high in phosphatessuch as sodas,sugary foods, and fried foods, since athlete's foot is an acidic condition. Instead, eat the alkaline foods that are components of a healthy vegetariandiet. Watermelon juice with lemon and lime is wonderful for rebalancing an overly acidic system. Voice of Experience-Lind,a My handsandfeet are not cold. The spideraeinsin my legsare lessapparent.Dark circlesand,broken around mJ q/es are reduced. blood uessels Hemorrhords. A lot of Americans have hemorrhoids and do not give them much thought other than, ".What's the big deal?We've got them." And they start taking medications and creams. Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen blood vesselsthat causethe mucous membranes of the lower rectum or anus to protrude. When they are on the outside of the anus they are referred to as external hemorrhoids. They can be on the inside, or internal, as well. Generally,people with sedentarylifestylesare more prone to this affliction, and those who exercise,lessprone. A dairy-free diet makesone lessprone. Peoplewith a sedentarylifestyle who eat dairy and other high-protein foods are much more likely candidatesfor hemorrhoids becausehigh-protein diets have little fiber in them. Without fiber, it is hard to move wastesthrough the lower rectum and anus.This leadsto constipation and straining to defecate,a direct causeof hemorrhoids.

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A living-foods, high-fiber diet will help. Eat plenty of sprouts. Have seavegetablessuch as chlorella or spirulina twice a day,and about five ounces total of aloe vera. Drink ten glassesof vegetable juice a day (working up to this total gradually). Magnesium, vitamin C, and bioflavonoids are important, as are the essentialfatty acids, olive oil, and flaxseedoil. Drink green tea two to three times a day. Topical application of papaya skin is important in the inflamed areas,and raw potato slicescan also be used. Aloe vera is the superstarof hemorrhoid protocol becausethis substance,with its mucopolysaccharides,will increase the circulation. It has a natural laxative effect and soothes the alimentary canal. Start with one teaspoonof the gel and work up to two or three teaspoonsa day. This should be quite helpful. Also, use some Cyprus oil, a so-called venous tonic, applied externally or in bathwater, with chamomile and nettle. You can bathe in Epsom salts to reduce swelling effectively. Other useful hemorrhoid fighters are: topically applied calendula ointment, and, taken internally, vitamin E, butcher's broom tea, vitamin C, quercetin, bromelain, and grape seed extract. Vitamin Bois a very important, generallyunderutilized nutrient; take about25 to 50 mg a day. Use vitamin K at 5 mg, and cat's claw. Also useful are warm sitz baths, homeopathy,and acupuncture. Exercise, especially good resistanceworkouts about four days a week, can help. There is also a psychologicalcomponent to this that we should puy attention to: Try not to be "anal" (in the colloquial senseof "retentive"). Let yourself flow. Voice of E xperience-Ma,areen Hemorrhoids completelygone! Hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia, unrecognized and undiagnosed in most people with the condition, can lead to diabetesand obesity.It is a malfunction of carbohydrate metabolism whereby blood glucose(blood sugar) reacheslower than normal levels.Glucose is the number-one nutrient neededby the brain. Therefore, when your blood sugar is too low, you can end up with brain fog or nervous system disorders. The main causeof low blood sugar is a diet high in refined carbohydrates.Unfortunately, when people get tired, they reach for sugary foods. That is the worst thing they can do, becauseall they will get will be a momentarily high blood sugar rush. After that, the blood sugar level becomesunstable, resulting in a roller-coaster ride of up and down levels.The end results will be fatigue, weakness,headaches,visual disturbances,allergy susceptibility, anxiety and mood swings, depression,yeast infections, and even asthma. The protocol for hypoglycemia consists of cleansing the system and doing the other healthful things generally recommended on these pages.But you really have to be very careful: Any carbohydrate that goesinto the body must be a quality complex carbohydrate. There can be no exceptions!Eat high-fiber foods. Vegetablesand whole grains are good. Beans and

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And fish eatenseveraltimesa day,arerecommended. nuts areextremelygood.Seavegetables, is valuablefor its contributionsin terms of protein, oils, and minerals.Also, with hypoglycemiait is very importantto eat manysmallmeals,rather than threelargeones. In addition,the healthysupportof the liver is crucial.The liver storesglucoseas glycogen Certainbotanicals,suchasdandelionroot, and breaksit down in a processcalledglucogenesis. Siberianginseng,and beetleaf,,aid in the process.Celandine,methionine,and cholineareother that help ensurethe efficacyof the liver.Lipotropic factorshelp control blood sugar, substances asdoeschromiumpicolinate. Adrenal support is alsovery important. The adrenalglandssecretestressorhormones.Vitamin C (in a large dosage)and pantothenicacid are important adrenalsupporters;they also supportthe pancreas,which, involvedas it is in insulin creation,playsa centralrole in sugarlevelbalancing. A hypoglycemicindividualdefinitelyneedsemotionalsupport.If you havethis condition, try different methodsof calmingyourself,from meditationto exerciseto talking with supportlow blood sugar,and may tend to make ive friends.Do not consumecaffeine,which exacerbates you nervous.Take B complexvitaminsat 100mg; this is neededand beneficialat this unusually high dosage,but afterone month, bring the dosagedown to 50 mg. Niacin, vitamin E, and the essentialfatty acidsareall important. But aboveall, you must stayawayfrom anythingthat will createa quick fix! Do not evereat the simplecarbohydratefoodsthat areabsorbedtoo rapidly into the bloodstream. Impotence. Impotenceis a big problemfor men.While cleaningup the body reiuvenatingthe cells,and re-creatinga vital life forcewill help,alsotry somethingperhapsa little esoteric:Get your chi rebalanced.Focuson what you want to do from this day forward in your life that honors your realself.Men in particularseemto sufferin silence.They hold in their emotions.They arenot honoringtheir life. If asked,"Would you do everythingoveragain,iust the way you did it, if you had to start from scratch?"most peoplesay"No. I'd do somethings differently,but I madethe choice.I mademy bed; I've got to lie in it." This neednot be true. Today is a new day.So let us get our chi honored.Open up your chi, or life energy,to the reality that you cando what you want to do. You shouldbe thinking in terms of future potential. Most babyboomersand seniorcitizenshavehad familiesand careers.This doesn'tmean that one'scareeris now over.It doesn'tmeanthe family is all gone.It meansthat now one can focusa primary amountof one'stime on honoringoneselfin a healthyway. Start to includethesenutrients:L-arginine at 10,000mg a day,phosphatidylcholineat 1,000 sawpalmettq ginkgo biloba,cinnamon,cardomom, mg a day,muira pauma,oat ashwagandha, anise,and yohimbebark. Alsq sunflowerand other seeds,soakedin waterfor severalhours,and lots of greenjuices,will help.All of thesefoodsand nutrientscanenhancecirculationand libido.

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I have seensome major improvements in that area when people have used this protocol properly. Men with prostate conditions should follow this program, and, in addition, consider taking stinging nettle, pygeum africanum, cat's claw,marshmallow,hydergine,garlic, cayenne,and lemon juice. Menopausal

Problems. I would direct women going through menopause to the book Far

WomenOnly,,by Barbara Seaman and me. It has probably got the most definitive information on menopause imaginable. Another helpful book by Barbara Seaman is Women'sHealth Solutions.It is in your local library or availableat bookstores,and has an enormous amount of information on natural hormone balancing.But let's summarize. Herbs that can help rebalance hormones,thereby reducing hot flashes,include dong quai, angelica,licorice root, chasteberry (Vitex), black cohosh, skullcap, wild y?ffi, motherwort, valerian, burdock root, damiana, gotu kola, Siberian ginseng, hops, ginger, shizandra, and muira puama. Other aids when you have menopausalproblems are vitamin C-from

5 to 10 grams a day, and flax and borage seed oil. Also, you want to drink lots of berry juices, becauseall the berries-raspberries, cherries,blueberries,cranberries,and blackberries-taken in a 16 oz juice every morning,) are very rich in phytochemicalsand low in calories.In addition, watermelon juice is wonderfully healthy! Other supplements to discuss with your health care practitioner include vitamin E (400 to 800 units); primrose oil (500 mg); pantothenic acid (500 mg); and boron (3 mg). In addition, consider SAMe, calcium magnesium from citrate, L-arginine, L-lysine, selenium, DHEA at 25 mg, aloe vera, and alpha-lipoic acid at 500 mg. Make sure your supplementation is added onto the good foundation of a vegetariandiet that includes some soy products. That way, you'll be maximizing the condition of your skin and hair, your muscle strength, your libido, and your energy level, as well as minimizing hot flashes. Finallv, exercisemakes all the difference in the world.

Voice of Experience-Paula Four monthsafter...followingthe detoxprogram, thef,broids are all gone.(It wascheckedwith a,nultra sound). Itly]

cysticbreastdiseaseof the last 20.yearshas IalsoJ disappeared.

Voice of Experience-Mary I hadfibroids,painful periodsand bloating.I Dzre size 20 dresses and couldnot sticb t0 & "diet." p{ow myJ painful periodsand bloating Iare gone]! I do not haaefibroids and weor a size I0 dress! I still loseweightjust eating nnturally.

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Muscle and Nerve Problems. People with muscle and nerve health problems should eat potassium-rich foods,such as broccoli, beans,whole grains, and bananas.Seavegetablesare very important) as are the herbs horsetail, oat straw, valerian, and passionflower.Also helpful are: quercetin (2,000mg); vitamin C (5 to l0 grams); arnica montana (a homeopathicsupplement); B complex vitamins (50 mg); pantothenicacid; grape seedextract;N-acetyl-cysteine;phosphatidyl choline (1,000 mg); phosphatidyl serine (1,000 mg); acetyl-L-carnitine (1,000 mg); and L-carnosine (1,000 to 2,000 mg). I find that magnet therapy,yoBa,meditation, biofeedback,and chiropractic adjustment also help with this. Muscle fatigue can be lessenedwith red clover,squaw vine (200 mg), magnesium (1,500mg), vitamin K (generallyat l0 mg), potassium(500 mg), and cayenne(10 to 15 mg). The Epsom salt bath is an old standby technique that can help, and deep tissue massageis beneficial as well. Osteoporosis. We often hear about older people who fall down and break their hips. For people with osteoporosis,it is more of a compound snapping of the hips, which are already disintegrating before the fall. With osteoporosis,bones are porous, the skeletal system is very weakened,and so fractures are particularly serious.This situation is common in postmenopausal women, but it is totally unnecessary. To deal with osteoporosisa balancedform of calcium must be put into our bodies, our hormones must be rebalanced,and our musculoskeletalsystemsstrengthened.We have to have an alkalinepH level in the blood becauseacidic blood-induced by eating excesssugar,refined carbohydrates, animal protein, and caffeine, as well as by stress andhazardous waste products in our environment-fosters osteoporosis.This occursbecauseif the pH level of the blood is too acidic, the parathyroid glands are forced to balancethis level by releasingcalcium from the bones. A family history of osteoporosispredisposespeople to this condition, but there is a preventive program you can undertake that entails changesin diet, the addition of nutrients, and exercise. The Anti-Osteoporosis Diet.In order to preserveyour bones, meat, caffeine,sugar,and refined carbohydratesshould be eliminated from your diet, becausethese substanceschelate calcium out. On the other hand, green vegetables,seavegetables,root vegetables,sunflower and sesameseeds,and nuts need to be included, to add calcium. At least five servings of green vegetables,such as broccoli, kale, brusselssprouts, collard greens,and arugula, should be eaten daily. It is interesting to note that women in Asia rarely have osteoporosis,becausetheir calcium and magnesium come from seavegetables.Contrary to popular belief, dairy products, which are hardly ever consumed by these women, are not the best sourcesof calcium. Large quantities of green juices are an important component of the preventive diet. The significanceof water is not to be underestimated. Ideally, water should constitute 70 to 74 percent of our body weight. Taking an impedance test will enable you to determine what percentage of your body is water. Many people with osteoporosishave a very low moisture

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content,resultingin a lossof strengthand energy,a weakeningof the immunesystem,and an increasein inflammation,aswell asan increasein the osteoporoticcondition. Bone-SooingNutrienrs. The following nutrients are greatfor assimilatingcalciuminto our bones:vitamin D, at 300 units, vitamin Buat 20 mg, folic acid at 200 micrograms,calciumand magnesiumfrom citrateat 500mg, oat strawat 15mg, and trimethylglycine(TMG) ar 100mg. Also,makesureyou havel0 mg of vitamin K and 50 mg of fiber in your diet daily.With a good vegetariandiet, you will. Vitamin C is crucialto the healthof the bones.Herbs that arevaluablesourcesof calciumand vitamin C are nettle, dandelion,and horsetail.Alsq alpha-lipoicacid ar 300 to 400 mg and Nacetyl-cysteine arevaluablebecausethey contributegreatlyto building a strongimmune system. To balanceour hormones,DHEA, at about25 mg, is crucialbecause this masterhormonediminishesin the later yearsof life. For women,synthetichormoneshavebeenwidely prescribed; however,naturalprogesterone, often obtainedfrom wild yams,is preferable.It can be rubbed on the soft tissueof the spinalregion for a period of approximatelytwo weekseachmonth. Also, eatinga lot of vegetables and red fruits, and drinking a lot of vegetableand fruit juice, will provideyou with the phytonutrientsthat feed the phytoestrogens that in turn help producethe hormonesneededto achievehormonalbalanceaswe age. Homeopathycan alsohelp osteoporosis. Calcareaphosphoricacan be relied upon for extendedperiodsof time for the treatmentof soft, weak,and brittle bones.This homeopathic remedyshouldbe administeredat a potencyof 200C for acutepain;peoplewith chronicsymptoms shouldbegin treatmentwith about 12 to 30 C. The recommendedpotenciesshouldbe administeredin groupsof three to four pelletsplacedunder the tongueand consumedon an empty stomach.I am opposedto all typesof steroidsthat aregivenbecausethey aretraumatic to the body and depressthe immunesystem. Exercisefor Sheletal Health. Weight-bearingexercisesare very important to help avoid osteoporosis. Weightlifting, including curls and benchpresses, is a beneficialactivity.Women should not resistgoing to gyms as they age.But evenif you don't go to a Bym, you can still profit from takinga little one-poundweightand curling it throughoutthe day.In facr,you can takea five-minutebreakeveryhour to do exercises. Dancing,stair-climbing,and brisk walking areall weight-bearingexercises, which promotemechanicalstressin the skeletalsystem)contributing to the placementof calciumin the bones.Aerobicexercisessuch as biking, rowing, and swimmingdo not strengthenthe bones,althoughthey do promotecardiovascular fitness and enhanceflexibility and rangeof motion, which are important too. Warming up, cooling down, and takingyour time while stretchingshouldbe integralpartsof a workout. If you're concernedabout preventingfalls, rememberthat yoga is effectiveat extending rangeof motion, stretchingmuscles,and promotingrelaxation,all of which are goingto help keepyou balancedand on your feet.

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lJrinary Tract Infections. Urinary tract infection (UTI), also known as bladder infection, is another condition that does not get the attention it deserves.It is a large problem for people in the baby boomer to senior citizen age range, for young serually active women, and for people with multiple sclerosisand other neurological disorders. Studies show that 8 to l0 percent of women over sixty contract bladder infection at some time in their later years.Although many sexually active women contract bladder infections at some point in their lives, there are large numbers of females who seem to magically escapethis irritating problem. A causefor UTI is trapped bacteria that develop in the large intestines and contaminate the nearby urethra and vagina. An explanation for this condition is hormonal imbalance.Estrogen and progesterone,which reinforce the urethral cells, attract and entrap bacteria that are propelled into the region. Under normal circumstancesthe invasive bacterra are expelled during urination, but in women with hormonal imbalancesthe bacteria are not dischargedeffectively, thus setting the stage for bladder infections. Therefore, women who have experienced menopauseare often susceptibleto this condition. Their reduced levels of estrogentend to enhance the adhesivequalities of the urethral lining, which prevents proper bacterial emissions. A weakenedimmune system is another factor in the development of UTI. In this scenario widespread reproduction of bacteria is encouragedbecausethe immune system cannot effectively combat the growth. Faulty nutritional habits, prolonged exposure to stress,or the occurrence of a traumatic situation can debilitate the immune system, increasing the chances of illness. Another prominent causeof UTI is weakenedpelvic muscles,which often result after childbirth. The bladder, as a consequence,protrudes closer to the vagina and the rear position of the bladder sagsbelow its neck. The bladder cannot drain properly, so stagnant urine accumulates and bacterial communities grow. Persistentbowel problems have been correlated with recurrent UTIs. Our bodies eliminate wastesin severalways, including the excretion of fecesby the bowels, the expulsion of carbon dioxide by the lungs, perspiration by the skin, and the discharge of urine by the kidneys and bladder. If any of these processesis malfunctioning, &r excessiveburden is placed upon the orher sysrems.I do not believe that antibiotics are the proper treatment for UTIs becausethey do not get to the underlying cause.The proper approach is to rebalancethe system by switching from an acidic diet to an alkaline one. Unsweetenedcranberry juice with cherries and raspberries, four to five times a day,can ameliorate the severepain. Pomegranateiuice, two times a day, and grapefruit juice with the seedsand the skins are valuable too. Lemon, lime, and bee propolis with 10 drops of colloidal silver are also helpful. Becauseof the vitamin C content, these juices will createacidic urine (but not acid in the body), which createsan unfavorable environment for bacteria in the urine and bladder. Chlorophyll from spirulina is exceptionally good for the body as well.

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Recommended vitamins and minerals are vitamin C, vitamin A,, and zinc. Actually, the best treatment is intravenous vitamin C, for which you have to go to a doctor. An extremely high dose of up to 50,000or 75,000-g streamingthrough the body will eliminare a lot of negative bacteria. Buffered vitamin C, taken daily in doses as high as 20,000 *g, will also creare the necessaryacidity in the urine. But if you're going to do this, start with 1,000 mg, increasethe dosagegradually, and be sure to use a buffered vitamin to avoid the diarrhea or upset stomach that sometimes accompanieslarge dosesof vitamin C. Vitamin A fortifies the mucous membranes lining the bladder, and zinc, at a dose of 25 to 50 mg, stimulates the proper amount of white blood cell production and eliminares bacteria. Other nutrients that are crucial to this processare alpha-lipoic acid, N-acetyl-cysteine, cysteine, and glutathione. Garlic and onion in massivequantities cannot be underestimated.Antiseptic herbs such as buchu, uva ursi, and juniper help stop the onset of cystitis.Marshmallow root, which is actually corn syrup, is also good becauseit is a demulcent, which soothes the mucous membranesof the urethra. Natural diuretics such as parsley,cabbageand celery juices, burdock, fennel, and slippery elm taken two to three times a day are also helpful. Teas-and green teasin particulal-1sfusn two or three times a day, are especiallygood. Participating in an aerobic activity such as jogging, race u'alking,,swimming, or bicycling will enhance circulation, which aids in eliminating blood congestion in the pelvic area. Inverted-position exercisessuch as yoga headstandsand shoulder stands,and rotating the legs in a bicycle-like motion while lying on the back also provide improved circulation in that region. If performing these exercisescausesback or neck pain, support the body with an old door or a couple of wooden boards that are braced with one end on your couch and the other end on the floor. Lying on the board with your legs and feet at the higher end will transport the blood from the pelvic region to the head. Additional treatments that both enhanceblood flow and allow for the removal of toxins from the pelvic region are sitz baths, hot compresses,and therapeutic massage. Varicose Veins. Varicoseveins are almost always due to circulatory problems. And these circulatory problems are, in turn, connected to liver problems, in the following way: Blood circulates through the liver, and so if the liver is congested,the entire venous system can back up, which, in turn, adds pressureon the veins, damagesheart valves,and results in varicoseveins. Milk thistle is an extremely beneficial herb for the liver. Other herbs helpful for this organ are dandelion root) bilberry extract, red clover, and gotu kola. Foods that support the liver are burdock root, artichoke, and dark-skinned fruits and berries. So eating dark-skinned fruits such as blueberries, cherries, and grapes, and drinking cherry juice, are ways ro tackle circulat
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Alternative therapies such as chelation therapy, massageof the legs, and magnetic wraps are helpful for varicose veins. Since so many people suffer from varicose veins, it is unfortunate that they remain unaware of the varied alternative treatments available.Even Epsom salts can make a difference. Deep varicoseveins are characterizedby red and brownish markings, white dots, and especially dark concentrated areas above the ankle and on the lower leg. Skin discolorations are warning signs of serious circulatory problems or heart valvesthat are not functioning properly. Varicoseveins can be both a result of other problems, and accompaniedby them. As the veins swell, the legs and feet can become plagued by itching, and sores can develop that become open or ulcerated wounds, a serious problem. Another common outcome of varicose veins is phlebiris, characterizedby inflammation within veins and clotting of blood. If a blood clot breaks away from a vein, a sudden stroke or heart attack can ensue.Vitamin E, vitamin C, and chelation therapy can all alleviatethe suffering associatedwith varicoseveins.

A N O T EO N F I N D I N GT H E R I G H T HEALTHPRACTITIONER ALTERNATIV.E Throughout the book, I've constantly advisedpeople to work in concert with their doctors. Thus, finding the right holistic practitioner is absolutely key to wellness. Deciding on a practitioner could be one of the most important decisionsthat you make, one that could affect-and enrichthe rest of your life. A good alternative practitioner is invaluable in determining where the weaknessesare in your body, and essentialin creating your optimal personalizedprogram of care. There are approximately 88,000holistic practitioners in the United States.These include chiropractors, herbalists, naturopaths, medical doctors, homeopaths, and nutritionists. They should be certified,,and insured as well, and must understand how to work with you. Do not be afratd to ask all the questions you have to to get the information you want. This is your right, and your responsibility to yourself. You may want to consider the following issues when you are shopping for an alternative practitioner: . Are you seeking a practitioner who believesin noninvasive diagnostic treatments, i.e., administered intravenously or orally? . Does the practitioner offer alternative treatments with recommendationsand insights? . Does this practitioner recognizethe importance of even the smallestsymptoms regardlessof whether they seem directly or indirectly related to the condition at hand? . Does the practitioner strive to rebalanceand to build up the immune system in his/her program to strengthen the overall bodily systems?

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. Doesthis practitionertakea thoroughfamily history? ' Doesthe practitionerdemonstratea sensitivityand awareness asto the role of an individual'sattitudetowardhealthand wellness?

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p until this point I have covered mostly physical approachestoward optimal health and wellness.Nor,v let us look at an equally important aspect of well-being: psychological i'i,.,. , i conditioning through affirmations and goal-setting.If you are suffering from stress, anxiety or depression,or are just a constant worrier, pleasepay extra attention to this section. ;,

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Reread it on a monthly basis to help refocus. Each day, we are bombarded with commercial advertisements that tell us what to wear, what to eat, and worst of all, how we should feel about ourselvesdepending on whether or not we are using the product that is being promoted. For example, how are senior citizens being portrayed in television advertisements?From what I've seen, if the ads aren't trying to sell them a drug, medical insurance,or legal servicesin casethey fall, they're portraying seniors as people on the last leg of their journey through life who are now in need of diapers (for themselves)as they experiencetheir single joy in life-their grandchildren. And these images surround us wherever we look. I'm a grandfather and I love my grandchildren, but my life remains ever-expanding with purpose becauseI know in my heart, as well as intellectually, that if I'm not growing, I'm dying. So this multibillion-dollar industry of advertisinghas been built on the precept that clever repetition of thoughts can manipulate human behavior for profit. And to put it simply: It works like a charm! In addition to this power of words and images,we have a store of impressions from throughout our lives that impact every move and breath we take. Even our physical postures are often imitations of examples that surround us. You might think: What's wrong with the way I breathe or the way I stand?Well, you might be emulating someoneelse'sslouch, which would then be negatively affecting your spine. Are you aware of why you breathe or

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stand the rvay you do? What if you were born and raised on the other side of the globe, let's say-if you are in the United States-in China? Do vou think that \-our walking, breathing, and eating habits would be the same as they are now? Or do you think that you would have grown up subconsciouslytrying to emulate one or both of your parents, your friends, or leading authorities and idols of your native land? And if theseicons were Chinese,would your ingrained physical patterns then not be more Chinese than American in formi I believe rhey would be, regardlessof your genetic makeup. In other words, we are the way we are largely due to a lifelong battery of subconsciousconditioning from our surroundings and impressions.This is actually a powerful testamenr to the strength of the human survival instinct. The brain has an ability to seekout whatever it concentrates its focus on, subconsciously,especiallyif one's survival is connectedto it. Why do you think sex in advertisementssells products so well? It's becausethe reptilian core of the brain controls our sex drive. And it is at that core level of reaction that people are being influenced by advertisements,which commonly connect sex with survival. The idea in those ads is that if we don't use the product advertised,then our attraction to the opposite sex, which we need in order to procreate,will be diminished. On the other hand, if we use rhe product suggested,we will be fulfilling our aim of survival through procreation.It's a clever trick!

lT-'sTIMEFOR"INNERADVERTISING"I So how do we overcome unwanted commercial influences?We simply have to create our own "inner advertising." By doing so, we override the nonstop external bombardment that keeps trying to manipulate our lives. And by doing so, we can direct our lives in the way that we want instead of just accepting assumptionsand circumstancesthat are dictated to us. But in order to create this personal, inner advertising, daily work is required. First of all, we must get clear on what our aims are in life on all levels-personal, business)emotional, and spiritual. And the best way to do this is to beginwriting! Here's what I recommend:

OutliningGoals 1. On three separatepages(ideally three sectionsin a notebook),outline what your goalsare personally,professionally,and financially. Try to dedicate ten minutes to each category.Do it now! 2. Don't continue beyond this point if you haven't done step one. 3. Put deadlinesnext to each aim. Categorize your aims into one-year or shorter goals, two-year goals,five-year goals,ten-year goals,and twenty-year goals.Take about three minutes to complete each category.

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ask yourself: What might my life be like if I don't attain my goals?Create on paper a "have to" situation. It's only when you really have to do something that you can put all of yourself into its attainment. Now, if you're thinking, I'* too old to set goals, well, then remember-if you're not growing, you're dying! And one way to ensure growth is to plan on it. So let's review the steps to take in more detail, from a slightly different viewpoint.

Getting Started: . Prepare an outline of what you want to change or achieve, whether in your health, finances,relationships, etc. . Do due diligence-research-do

homework. Know exactly what you want to achieveand

the magnitude of the achievementin relation to where you are right now. Devise a "procedure list" of stepsthat you musttake in order to attain your aim. Review thesestepson a daily basis and take individual steps from your procedure list as part of your daily tasks. Do not tackle more than three tasks per day. And if you find that you slip one day and don't even remember to look at your list, that's OK. Just hop back on track the next day. Don't shoot for perfection-perfection does not exist in our world. Just look around in nature. Nature isn't perfect. This can be observed by the fact that there are no straight lines in nature. Look at the leaf of a tree or the ridge of a mountain. These objects are as unique as you or I. And while their physical forms seem almost abstractly beautiful, perfection would indicate a consistencvin form, so they are most certainly not perfect-just like you or I. Tiy to look at life in a similar light; perhaps it can't be perfect in its results, although you may get closeto your aim (if you haveone), but each step through life can be as objectively beautiful as a mountain view or a virgin river if we seeit for what it is. . Prepare yourself for the challengesby committing to your goal on a daily basis. Keep your outline in front of you daily and review it, knowing full well that distractions may come your way in that daY. . Create a processof confidence by using positive affirmations. . Begin with small changes.Remember to always "group" your steps-do

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whelm yourself with too many things. Try to keep your stepsto no more than the three most important goals for the day. Consider three steps as one group of achievements. . Accept that you cannot control all results and that, possibly, you will make mistakes most of the time. Realize that that's OK, mistakes are a way that we can learn what not

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to do in the future. It's been said that successis a result of sood judgment. Good irrdgment is the result of erperience.\nd erperienceis the result of bad judgment! So don'r be afraid to messup becauseit can ultimately lead to success. 'Look at the gains,,e\renwhen the results are not what you expectedor wanted. ' Be flexible-refocus, reformulate. If something isn't r,vorking,notice what is not working. Refocus on )'our goal and find another path with the reali zation that it's not the path that y'oumust focus on but the achie\.ementof your goal that you mustattain. 'Remember that u'hen vou commit to something positive in life, there will always be equal and opposite energ\- coming your wav. The more you try to achievea result the more obs'cacles will appear.This is a law of nature! These obstaclesare life's tests,which are not the sameas "life's failures"-unless you decideto just not take the tests of life. Remember:If you don't take the test, you instantly fail. In a sense,theseobstaclesare saying: Let's see if you can keep with your goal! Let's see if you're awake to the real forces in life. If you can seeobstaclesas gifts that help you push to a higher level, then life can be a miraculous and deepl.vfulfilling experiencein the hardestof times. ' Change the way you seevourself to a more "can-do, will-do, will-learn, can-grow" self, Ask yourself, What can I do next? What can I do todav?These can be aims in and of themselves.

ResolvingPainand Resentment In order to be in the moment, you must let go and resolvepast pain. The following erercises are helpful in resolving pain and resentment. . Don't make excusesfor the person who hurt you. . Don't use shame,guilt, or revenge. Just forgive them. ' Forgive-and gain. Once again, r,vhen .voufor-giae,,an equal and opposite energy will come your way. This is just a rule in life that must be acceptedand observed.So when you give, you will receive.You have no control over when and what you will receivebut rest assuredthat there is no wasted energy in this universe.The universe is very ecological.This is the ecologyof Karma. Following are affirmation and meditation suggestions.Of course the best affirmations come from you. And remember to write down your affirmations in a speciallvdevotednotebook.Or if you don't have a notebook,write on a piece of paper that your first affirmation is: "I havea dedicatednotebook where I write my aims and desires.I review this book, dailv." Get the picture? Then go out and buy the notebook! There should be no excusesro not move forward in

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attempts ar growth. You just need to reach down inside and begin with the emotions of must changel.Revier,vvour aims, desires and affirmations) daily, for at least fifteen minutes. Then, during your daily workout (power walking, weight lifting or your choice of fitness), you can focus on vour affirmations while gaining energy through the exercise.This may result in the ability to emote your desire(s)for your aim as you push through your physical activity. Don't just repeat your thoughts, put emotions behind them. If you can't find the emotions to put behind them, then either your aim is not important enough to you, in which caseyou need a new aim, or you need to really searchfor other reasonswhy you "have to" attain your aim. Pleasebegin your journal now! Don't put it off. Think about what you want in your life. Do ,vouwant: .

Jo--uevery da-v? . Loving relationships? ' More money-how much more? . To help feed the hungry? . Powerful friendships? . Passionin your workl . To write music? . To write a novel?

Make your list today! Pleasebelieve in the powerfully transformative processof "getting clear" with yourself in all areasof your life and organizing your thoughts on paper. I wish you much successon vour journey'. . . .

AND THOUGHTS AFFIRMATIONS I am powerfully silent. I easily releasenegativity from my life. Each morning I repeat-ten times, out loud, with passion-my goalsand dreams as if the.vhave already happened. I expect the best from life. I seeand feel myself as financially prosperous. I am full of life. I live with integrit,r'. My honesty brings me great fortune, peaceof mind, and rewards.

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I am a person u'ho alwayschoosesto seethe good in others, as I know we are all indir-idualson our o\\rnspiritual journey. I approacheverr-action I take as responsiblyas if I were being paid money to do it! I am only in competition u'ith myself. Every day in every way I'm getting better and better. Investing love and caring in what I do adds to the quality of my work. The real measureof my wealth is how much I would be worth if I lost all my money. Every night I give thanks for everything I now have and for all the blessingsI am receiving. I take care of my physical well-being and strive toward balanceand serenity. I visualizesuccess!If I can seeit.,I can achieveit. Now more than ever before, I add positive energy into the world consciousness. My thoughts are powerful! I use my power for myself, my loved ones, and our world! When I look in the mirror I seebeauty, grace, and strength. I am willing to do whatever it takes to transform my life. I am willing to releaseall my resistanceto change. I vow to eliminate all toxic circumstancesfrom my life. I value my body and commit to only nourishing it with healthy living foods. I wake up each day with optimism and joy. I look at each crisis in my life as an opportunity for growth and learning.

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r,-,v€r the past ten years I've conducted numerous health studies with more than ten .,i'.'uo"' ', :" :' thousand participants throughout the country. The programs that led to the following I1'!i;.,,,.,,..," testimonials are simple, systematic approachesto living life more naturally. And although we had great successeseven in the first few years of our groups, new techniques and information have become availableduring the past decade,making the programs progressively more effective.For example,potent antiaging nutrients have emerged during this span of time. I am glad to have been able to present that information in this material. This book is the culmination of new technologiesand approachestoward life extension and overall wellness.I hope you are inspired by the sincere words offered in this chapter. Voice of Experience-Job," ,' ! t' 7I yeors old Mtrt mother introduced me to good diet and healthy liaing. Although I listenedto Gary I'{ull for twenty-threeyears I did not actualize. I weighed210 pounds,smokedthreepacks of cigarettesn day, and ha,dkneepains and upper respiratory infections.One day I looked dronk alcohol,felt depressed, at the aery/agedman in the mirror and wasshocked. Today I follow the protocol and usegreen chlorophyll powder and redfruit powder. The shakes keepmefeeling full and satisfitd ull doy. I drinb "clenn" Dater, usesupplements,andfeel terrific. I I do not did not get a cold in fi,ae years-nl mlre upper respiratory infections.I am 0rga,nic-aegan. take caccines.My neighborstell me I loohfort.y-fi,aeJears old. They admire my changes.I appreciate mJ healthy h,festyle.It mabesme quite arDareof the tremendousamzunt of obesitytoday. I am confi,dentand pleasedwith my ltfe.

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I am an eighty-six--1,g0,'-old nztnan. '\[.1,177oot1 pressuremashigh. My energyrDasrer.y tom.I fett otd. My handswerefull qf ugespots.I .t'ilr quite discouraged.I joined a, Gar.y |Vutt suppnrtgroup. OnceI felt the impact of group interut'tionI heganto.fbeloptimisticabout my future. I keepto Gary's protocol.M.1,emotionolandphysicolchanges are wonderful.f feel .youngerandfree. I eot orgnnically; I juice and exercisemultiple timesa,week.My bloodpressurehoslorperedand energJ has increased.The ogespztsare lighter. M.y 1th-ysicalimproaementscreatedemotionalimproaements. I am grateful.for this serondchance. Voice of Experience-Charles

. '' 69 years old,

My journe-y toward improairg m.yhealth beganmhenI attendeda Gary I{utt seminar.I worked,in constructionus an ironmorkerand had se',-erul accidents.During m.)t)tlungeryears I hetdseaeraljobs at a time and deaelopedhypertension.It wa,stime to rebuild m1tphysical system.I consideredmy energyto he adequate.foran aging man. I gradually inuestigatetlorganic.t'bodsand aegeturinnreplacements for flesh Jitods.My health is maintainedmith supplements, lifting weights,gardening,and drinking power shakeswith red and green powders.I still worh in building and constructionandjust built a ployhouse.form.ygrnndchildren. Listeningto ltealthprogramson the radio gare me szmeiffirmation; howerer,folloning toclay's ltenlthier ltfestyle nnd taking proper protluctssuppliesme with mlre energ.ythan I haae eaer hatl,.I bounceback ensilyfro* exhaustion.Except.for a constantknee condition,I do not feel the consequenceso.ffniling off buildings.I do not haae h.ypertension an-ymore. M.y family doesnotfollom or cooperaterDithmy food preparation.I preparemJ mealsseparotely and enjo.ythem. Hopefullll, lne day m,ygrandchildrenwill opento this health.yconcept.I feel younger thon my sixty-nine .yeursand look.forward to u,happyfuture. Voice of Experience-Alice'

, . 73 years old,

When I cameinto a Gary l'{ull health supplrt group, I had an acutealtergyfrom cortisoneinjections into my scalp.foralopecia.I ltnd man.yupper respiratory infectionsduring the-year.I neededto sleep long hours tofeel rested.M.y e-yesweredr.y, o condition which rzasann0_ying ond uncomfortable. It toob a while to adjust t0 my nerDeating ltlan. I neaer realized true taste before.My body fett cleanerafter a,mynth. Best of all, I no longerhaae o,lopecia.S.),*pto*s of the cortisoneallergy are subsiding.My eyesnre healthier.I makeup refreshed, Jull of energ-y,witlr lesssleep. I am unclutteringmy home ent^irlnment,drinking green drinks, and rereadingthe group class assignments. WhenI think of mhereI washefore,I am ecstaticabout whereI am now.

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Voice of Experience-Alston'

' , , 90 yea,rs rld

I retiredfrom the merchantmarine at agesixty-Jiz:e.I haae alwa.ysheenaery actiaeand healthy but my future health. I heurd Gary I{ull on the radio and beganto read bookson health and considered nutrition. I Jbtlow a aegett,riandiet and juicing. I Ltsea rebounderererJ morning. I get on the train and Most peoplemy ageconnzt do this. As a matter of fact, I do traael to Manhattan t0 huy supltlements. not seemanj lteoplem.yagetheseda.ys.Most of them haae caretakersand are dependent.I am totally self:sufficient.I care.form.1thome,shop,wushmy clothes,eren remlTe my curtains to waslt,and stand on o lodder to replacethem. I do not needan.ylneto take cure of rne.I can accomplishm.ytasksalone. are responsihle I belieaemy diet and nutritionnl supplements for maintaining my heolth. Voice of Exqerience-Warnetto'

, ' ' 78 years old'

Mstened to Gorj,'s show?natryt Jears beforeI actualizedthe infonnation. primu,ry c0ncernwasobesity-my weight and bloodpressnrerDereeleaatedbut m-"1, M.y cholesterol was 209. I wore a size 22 and was dingnosedwith an undeructiaethyroid, low energJ,osteoporosis, osteoarthritis,cntaracts,and carpal tunnel syndrome.Gar.y expluinedthut detoxificntionmustprecededieting to be ffictiae. That madeu lot of senset0 me so I went rpith theprotocol. ..50pound,s antl mnintoin it. Recentphysical examinationsruled out an abnormal TorlayI weigh thyroid, carpal tunnel syndrome,tr,ndcotaracts.I take lutein and blueherr.ycopsulesand threadedn fine needletoday without dtfficult.y.Mj, cholesteroland bloodpressureare slightl.y eleaatedbut not / exercisethreetimesa weekmith a a,bnormnl.I haae n0 symptomsof osteoarthritisor osteopot'osH. senior classin a Buddhist temple.I buy organic.food,and stlpped eating meat and eatfi,sh. Ingredient amlunt of solt in products.I explnin these lctbelsshockedme. I am mlre orDareof the unnecessar.y to peopleinterestedin regainingtheir health. concepts I am determinedto enjoy h,fein good health antl with positiue energ!. Voice of Experience-Athena.",

, 60 years old'

I olso had cystichreastsand I hnd premenstrualsyndrome,which caused fatigue, pa,in,und depression. job. I decided eyeflttaters.My hair wasgettinggraJ. I chosebod relationshipsond had an unpleasunt to join a health support group. IPreaiously] nothing seemedto imprlt)e m,)tltfe and current group and regaininghealth. membersspokeof improaements Todny I haz:eno signsof premenstrualsyndrome.I do not.feelc.ystsin my breasts.Although I do andfeelings of depressionlDereglne rpithin six weekson the protoget tired, theJatigue has lessened, col. My eyefloaters seemto be diminishingand I noticefewer neIDgra.yhairs.

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I unclutteredall bad relationships,and I allow m.yselfto be closeto peopleandfound a nemjob at a higher wl,gethat I enjoy. Voice of Experience-Joonnei',|,,'," 64 years old I wasdiagnosedwith chronicfatigue syndrome.I was always exhaustedand had manJ allergies.I did notfollow an.yfood plan and was a cffie drinker. I listenedto Gary l{ull on the radio and reod Who Are You Really? When an allergy supportgroup openedup, I joined. At that time I took time arnay fro* work to recoaer. I hnue had excellentresultsfollowing Gary's protocol.I need lesssleep,and am alert and aware of nutrition. I no longerdrink cffie. My nllergiesore proctically neither nonexistentnor are signsof chronicfatigue present. Writing forgiaenesslettersrelieaedthe weight of angerI held and I detachedfro* a paiffil past. I liue in the present. L[ncluttering was unpleasontbut helpedme thinb clearly. I am actualizing mJ senseof community responsibility.I now giae "professionalismand quality 0f life" seminars.My husbandis supportiueof my nev h,festyle. Voice of Experience-Dolly,,"'.,r"',,,i'," 6I years old, Although we consideredourselaesnutritionally arDareand healthyfo, seniors,my husbandand I felt "something" IDasmissing.I had Bell's palsy ond low energ)/.We knew our liaes and health could improuebutfound n0 satisfactionin traditional guidelines.Wedid not mant our aitality to diminish as we aged.After hearing Gary ltlull on the radio we decidedtojoin one of thefi,rst Recersing the Aging supportgroups. We easilyfollowed the protocol cold turkey. We also had uitamin drips. We eliminated nll meot, dairy, and chickenin our diet. Weare nzv zrganic and aegetarian,usingair, water, and showerfilters. Wehaae magneticappliances.Our amalga,mfilh,ngs rDereremouedand our homeis healthierby remrting our shoesat the door. Whenn neurologistconfirmedI had Bell's palsy I had a consultwith Gary. We meditate,practiceyoga, and run. Our physician da,ughternlrD runs. I am a nursetencherand busierthan euer. Wefeel grent byjuicing, usinggreen,red, and protein powders.Bell's pakl symptoms subsidedwithin ten days of the protocol. Our energy is strong antl our bodiesfeel uital ond healthy. We usealternatiae pltysicians. Theprogram Das aery successful for us. Voice of Experience-Fran

uu,i' ;',,i67 years old,

I joined a health suppzrtgroup andfollowed Gary J{ull's protocol when obaiousa,ndunpleasantsigns of aging becametoo uncomfortable.My skin rDassaggingand molesgrerDon it. There rDeredark uge

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My hoir changedcolor and I felt sp1ts0n my body.Energy decreasedMy LDL and HDL elezsated. slowing. The group Dl; a total lifestyle enhancement.The peoplelDerelptimJ mental.functionrDa,s mistic.I influencedthem. They influencedme. Today my skin is tight and great; I a,mmlre Jouthful in looksand attitude. The molesfell off. ASt spotsa,regune.My new hair growth is dark brown. LDL and HDL went to zero risb. I haae energ)/ galorennd my mentnlfunction improuedfro* theprotocol. I feel absolutelywonderful. 73 years old, Voice of Experience-Gloria,,'.'',"",,j' I was hypogtycemic.I useddairy and wheat, and atefleshfoods. My concentrotionand mental clarity Derepoor.My energ-yrDaslow and I suffiredfro* many upperrespiratoryinfections.I joined theyear and a hotf supportgroup becauseI wns a collegeseniorand requiredextra energYto completemy degree. Todaythingsare quitedffirent. I losteightpoundsand am nlID size4 or 6. I feel energeticand do not experience frequent upperrespiratlry infections.My physician confi,rmedI do not needstrongerglasses. My skin hnsfewer mrinklesand appearsto be brighter.M.y hair is thicker. I usejuices throughout the day withoul a desirefor meals.I learned to honor myself and deaelopsolutionsfor daily problemsby keepingo positiaeoutlook.I am an a,ctiaewalker.I conaincedmy daughterto usean alternatiaephysicianfor my granddaughterwho wasdiagnosedpsychotic.The child returnedto schoolwithin two weeks. Voice of Experience-Jeart t',ii ,'64 years old, with lung concer.I was anemicand hod arthritis, almost n0 energy,and eleuated I was d,iagnosed bloorlpressure.Pain Dent through me when I walbed.I undermentradiation, chemotherapy,and body scans.I was readyfo, o life changebut was not certain where to go or whom to see.After hearing Gary lr{ull on teleaisionandradio I was curiousandjoined a health supportgroup. I atefleshfoodsanduseddairy. Today I amaegan.I drink greenjuices andfollow theprotocol.I am cancerfree without medication.My arthritis has diminishedand I co,nLtseond enjoy my body by nalking, doingJuga, and worleingin the wordrobedepartmentof a theotrical company.I look forward to a goodseasunwith the crerD.I am delightedwith the resultsof eachnew blood test. The classhomeworhmotiuatedme to goforward, modeme understandmy former pitfalls and myself.I haaepersonalinsight.Soundsgoodto me!

Voiceof Experience-Jolrfl t',i: ,' 7I years old' I d4aelopedpsoriatic arthritis thirty yeors ago nnd hnd surgery to fuse my right wrist. My kneesand neck were deteriorating.I usedheauy medicationsand laer the counteranalgesics.The physician aduisedme to changecoreers.My daughter motiunted me to join a health supportgroup.

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I am Tiegan(no suguror wheat).I make and drink greenaegetable and.fruitjuices.I waspoinfree within fou, weeks.I do not needmedication.The swellingsubsided.M.y doctor commentedthat my kneejoints are the besthe has obseraed.My bloodpressureis normal ond at lu,stI can ta,kelong walks. I haae reclaimedlife. My neighborsnowfollow the protocol. One couple,a diabetic and his wife with multiple sclerosis, reportpltysicnl improaements. My cousinlost tenpoundsin two weeksand no longerhas heorthurn. Voice of Experience-Lillion,i',',,,''",' 76 years old, I was a sculptorand inhaled chemicalsand clay dust. I nlsosmokeda,ndwasexposedto osbestos. I rnas adjusting to a new lrfe after my husband'sdeath but I had m&ny ph.ysicaldisabilities.I neededa leg bracefor torn ligamentsin my knee.My energy nas slowly declining,my hair thinning, I was ohese and atefleshfoods, dairy, and sugar.I masdiagnosedwith emphysema,Epstein-Burr, ond hronchiocytosis.Life wasgetting aerJ dfficult. I listenedto Gary's radio showfor tenyears. The world of alternntiaehealth and healingopened to me.I beganto taleesupplementsand changemy diet, and I ttnderwentchelationtherap-y.I joined n supportgroup and listenedto the wonderful speakersat eachmeeting.My resltonseto the.fbodon the protocol was immediatea,ndpositiae. Today I am organicandaegan. Eaerything tastessogood; I createmonderfuldesserts withfiesh fruit, honeyand nuts. I no longerneeda leg brace.My hair is thicker, my skin is louely, and my pulmonary/problemshaue lessened. I lost eightpoundsand will continuethe loss.I work sez;eraldays a weekond exerciseby swimmingand walking. I huJf and puff during the malkshut continueand congratulate myself when it is oaer. Without this protocol I would hoae beenta,kingan antibiotic one weekper monthfor the rest of my h,fe. Voice of Experience-M&rciA.:'.i , ,'77 years old, I wnsouerweight.My thinning hair turned white. I lostpubic and underarmhair aJiermenopause. My energywaslow and I felt unhappy about entering "old age." I thought: "Is this rneltIs this rny bodTt?" I hea,rdmembersof Gary's supportgroupsspeakof their experiences 0n his ra,dioshorpand immediately madeplans tojoin a group. I followed the protocol nnd did mT,journalsand homework.Group membersand I creoteda,natmosphere for success. Today the hair 0n m)/ head is thick and my original color returned. Ha,ir 0n my bodyparts is returning. My libido is as strong as it was in my early forties. I experiencephenornenalenerg-yand require only four tofi,ae hours of sleepa night. I teachloae nnd sex morkshopsin ttpo local collegesand lecture to singlesgroups. The health support group ond protocol certninly gare me on optinistic, healthyfuture.

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Voiceof Experience-Michoel'

.,3O7

t :','62yea,rsrld

In l9B9 I a,ttendeda Garl, J\iull retreat. I learnedthe benefitsof aegetarianism,juicing, tuking supplements,and meditation. becauseof cnrbon monoxidepoisoning.I am still in the processof In 1991 f hecamedisa,blecl Surger-y.fortwo detachedretinasfficted reclaerJ. I no longerwork. I cannotseecomputerscreens. to a dangerousleael. I My hloodpressuremasextremelyhigh. My heartbeataccelera,ted my e.yesight. took seaeralphurmaceuticaldrugs to control theseconditions.A few -yearslnter seizuresbeganwith Alzheimer's-like symptoms.Abnormally seaereedemai, *.y legsincapncitntedme.I wos in a clma for sixttrtdays. l{ursing home care nas considered.Howeoer, I rationally reconsideredand joined Cary's healthsupportgroup. management,and homework My health soonimproaedas I followed the protocol.Juicing, stress the bestof- mhn,tworlesand realizedI wasnot reaealedmy potentialsond purplse in ltfe. I discoaered doing any t hing wor t hwhi Ie. 30 percent.I sleepless, Today I no longerneeda compressorforleg edema.M.y leg size decrensed lost 23 pounds,and exercisenith hand neights. I recentlyreceiaeda Bofilex to build mJ upper body. just blossoming. My bloodpressureis lomer.My hrain speedseemsto befaster. I feel like a teenager, Parts of ry future plans includeresearchingnotural ltfe energies. Voice of Experience-Pat,

.' .'.'72 years old

"I am a walking miracle." I weighed225 pounds.I was hospitalized three timesfor congestiaeheart disease.I also suffired fro* arthritis, diabetes,sciotica,and glauclmtt. I liued in a wheelchairtment.y-fourhours a day on lxygen usingsteroidsfor emphysema.It was in this condition that I rnaswheeledinto the Los Angeles Gary lVull health supplrt group to turn this unhappy life around. Today I am not in 1tainfi om urthritis nr discomfortmith emphysema.I take long walks dail-y.I am &n lrganic ,^egoncarefully keepingto the protocol that reaitaliz.edmy liJb. I lost weight and most of all I lost contactwith the toxic situationsand peoplethat formerly kept me in the sick mode. Voice of Experience-Rick,'' .',' u 77 years old I amfollowing Ga,ry lVull's protocolfor the pa,stten years now.Mjt health has beenseaerelychallengedduring that time and I haaesuraiaedeacha;sault. I hatl surger.ymanJ years agofor a hiatic ondjuices controlsthis condition. hernia. My diet of aegetahles M-y hrotherhad onerepairedsucaneurisms. diedfrom aortnl ahdomintr,l My father and two sisters cessfully.I wasdiagnosedwith this condition.Surgery was indicated.I preparedm.yselffor six months

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protocol. This includeda good aitamin regimen,mental and attitudinal insights,and mith a speciJic health.ltfood. During thut time I olttaineda colty of the surgicalprocedurefrzm a medicnllibrary and realized it IDasan extensiueoperution.M), internal zrganswould be remoaedfrommy ribs to my pubic bone.My aorta had a balloontj,pe defect,mhichwould beopenedandpatched.My organswould then be replaced. I meditatedon erer.)t0rg(tnin my bodyseaeraltimesbeforesurgery/.I was relaxedbeforeand after the procedure.I demandedm1,body to heal itself,,My immunesJstemrDasat itspenk. I suraiaed the surgery well, in excellentcondition. I left intensiaecare in two days and took a bus homea few days later. My physiciansrDerenmazed.I explainedhow I obtained*y strongimmunesystemwith diet, supplements,and respectfor mJ body. I a,mnow in the processof creatingthe biggestproject of my life: building the world's largestwind, for*. Following the Gary |Vull protocolgaae me the strengthnnd energyI must call upon to complete this mission. I encourageseniorsto buildyzur energies,both mental and physical, nnd createnewgonls,exercise, buildyour immunesJstem,study, and be a part of your enuironment. Voice of Experience-Rutlr,' ,',","75 years old, I haae always beena busypersonwith an actiae careerbut I wnsplagued with frequent illnesses,especi a,Ily upp er respirat ory infect ions. I participated in a health supportgroup two years ago.Before that my diet wasquite unhealthy. I atefleshfoods, dniry, sugar,desserts,confections,and breadswithout regardfor hea,lthor weightgain. I did nzt exercise.It nas time to correct this imbalanceof careerandfamily as.frequent illnesses.I wanted my energyback ond decidedto improue my life. The initinl phase of the detox was interesting.Eliminnting "comfort" foods was dfficult but so Deremy options.I stayedwith the program. It rDasunclmfortable nt timesin restaurants.My friends deaouredtheir toxicfood while commentingon my fi,sh and aegetableplate. My hair and skin greatly improued.I haae n0 mlre upperrespiratoryinfections. TodnjtI am a personholding the toolsfor healthy aging.My eating companionsa,rerapidly getting old. I work seaeralda.ysa week. I usea stationary bike and h,ft weights.It's wonderful to heor this positiaefeedback.My grandsonis proud of his attractiae, aital grnndmother.I am proud of myself, Voice of Experience-Irenei',,'',"' 66 years old, I liued in o aery large homesurrounded,b.y7,s6ysand years of louely but nonessentialobjects.It was dfficult keepingup with chores.My husbandand I liaed alone becouseour children are odults. I was ouerweight. I hod high blood pressure,cardiac arrhythmia, high cholesterol,wenk nails, ond low

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energ)/.I ftlt this huge,clutteredspacearzund me.I thought that it Dzuld be dfficult changingmy lcfe. I grew o,ccustrmed to the woy things TDere hut I wontedto befree of physicnl disabilitiesand I wanted to feel healthy. I joined a supportgroup and lost thirty pounds. Changescameweek by week.My bloodpressure normolized. My clrolesterollowered.Energy begnnto moae me mentally and physically. Eaentually my arrh.ythmia ceased. Wesold our large homeand gaae ourfamily the unessentia|nostalgicitems. Wenow lice in a fourr00m home.Weare much happierand I feel nonderful. I let go of objectsand let our future in. Voice of Experience-Lino,,'',,' ,'.'78 years old My lrft masgoing nowhere.I held myself back with bad habits nnd attitudes. I ocerusedalcohol. I rDaslaerlDeight.Eating.fatt-y.flesh foodsgnae me an nlmostconstantheartburn andfatigue. I felt anxiousand angry/and not at all contentwith myself,,Cary's protocolwasreally a radical change.I neaer drank greenjuices.Infact, I neaerate healthyfood.I wasnot aware of nutrition ormeditation. I did not careto look inmard or deal with pnst angersand pain. My lrft is u^erydffirent today. I am aegl,nand organic.I gaae alcoholup quickly. Thegreenjuices fi,lled an empty spacerpith aitality insteadof dulling emotions.I lost thirty pounds.For somererrszn I feel lessor n0 angernnd am rela,xed,eaencontent.My eatingplan is satisfying and there is no after lteortburn. I.fbel and act yzunger. I look bach intl my pnst and wonderwhJ. It was not a lack of self-esteem; it rpasa lack of body cleansing,naturol foods. I found myself, Voice of Experience-Lou.' ,' ,',' 76 years old, quadruplebypassandfiae years later I was told that I had onemonth to liae I had an unsuccessful mithout anlther operation.lVow, mithout the bypass,I underwentchelationthernp.y,aitamin C drips, and lifestylechangesthut haxe all madea drastic improaementin my qunlity 0f lrft. I am aery/a,ctiae nzTD,walking fi,ae miles a da1t.I also dancetIDr t0 three hours a day. And bestof all I haae no chest pains. Voice of Experience-Alice,u,' ,';'6I years old I had my oaariesremlaed whenI wasin my forties. Thnt causedextremelJseaeremenlpausalsymptoms.I was told it would continuefor the rest of mJ lxfe.I felt extremeabdominalpain, nhich put me in a depression.Wrinkles and bagsdeaelopedunder my eJes.My energywas low and I had brainfog.

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The supportgroup and protocol changedall of the aboae.BecauseI folloned the protocol, used juices, becameregan a,ndorganic and lookedwithin, this woman is brand-new.M.y tlepressionlifted. No more obdominnlpain. My skin is lesswrinkled and the under-qyebagsore gone.I ha,aean enlrmzus amount of energy; the brain fog and cloudy thinhing o,regzne.I realize I om mlre intelligent thnn I thought I wns.It's as if aitamins andjuices mashedmy broin. I con reczmmendthe protocol with much loae and enthusiasm. Voice of Experience-Bob,' ,. ,',,80 years old I seemto be one of thosepeoplewho had to get sick beforeseekinga healthier lifest.yle. Before I heard of Gary I'{ull's support groups I sufferedheodaches,allergies, and seaeralcolds andJlus a )/e&r. Cholesteroland bloodpressurewere eleaated.I atejunk food, pretendingeaer.ything would work out. Personality-wiseI was tenseand ffien irritable. Somethinghad to change;I wantedthat thing to be me. I followed the protocol carefully.After a weekmJ energ)/returned,I slept less,m.yhendachesrDere glne, and bloodpressureand cholesterollecelsdropped. I am colmer and morepa,tient,far lessirritable. My ,rft of fort.y .yearsw(rsa great supltort. We both benefi,tedwith my nerDhealth and are thankful weparticipated in this h,Je-clrnnging process. Voice of Experience-Brian,:',',, ;' 60 years old, I was not certoin aegetnrianismand nutrientscould help me.I masoneof' thosetensecorporatepeople pockmarksand eczemaon mtrtJace. haaing unpleasantperslnal relationships.TheretDere Mj hair was grnying. My eye color changedto a darker shade.I wos dia,gnosed with h.ypertension. My nails grew slowly.I alsohad a scarfrom an old woundthat did not lighten. My ,tft and I joined a supplrt group with amazing results.Hypertension is a thing of the past. My skin had amazing results;n0 moreeczemaorfaciol pockmarks.My groJ hair is growing new hair the color of mJ childhoodblond and the recedinghairline is reaersing.MJ eyesreturned to their blue color.I{ails grev in quickly ond the scnr disappeared.I lrt the corporateworldfo, n happier ltfe and impr oued r eIa tionships. Voice of Experience-Charles,'

:,',''64 years old,

I ate the typical Americnn diet: meAt,dniry, sugars.I thougltt mJ ltrimar-y health czncernwas not beingable to gain weight. One day I heard Cary l'{ull on the rndio ond continuedto listen to Gary's radio shom.Gur-ypresentedualid research.Guestsexplainedscientifi,ceaidenceon issuesI nexer beforethought ahout.

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Support grzup membersexplained their experiencesand life changes.They seemedenergeticand happy.Many of thesepeopleIDeremy &geor older. Their testimonialsinfluencedme to changeryr lrfe. Ifollow the protocol on my ownfrlm a book.I usegreen,red, and protein powders.I no longerput poison in my systemby eating meat. Mine is a natural way of eating. I walk six to eight miles a day and usesupplements. The radio program "lVatural Liaing with Gary lVull" is my classroomon the air. I gather information d,aily and put it to use.M.y health is better today than it was during my yzungeryeo,rs. years old, Voice of Experience-Doug,' ,;,,'='69 I was oaerweightbut consideredmyself healthy until an abnormalpre-op EKC for gall bladdersurgerJ indicated cordiacproblems.I hnd a,qua.druplebypassMarch 2000. I saw Gary on teleaisionandpurchasedoneof his aideosnnd a book.After readingand watchingthe tape I joined a health supplrt group. I inaestigatednlternatiue methodsto reclaim my health. I had twenty EDTA chelntiontreatments,becameaegan,eliminatedsugar,wheat,sodas,and gluten. I shopin I enjoy new information regardingheahhier h,festyles. a healthfood storeto eliminate sprayedaegetables. Today I needonly six hours of sleepper night, wnke up to exerciseeach morning, and haae my large meal midday. I enjoy shnring new insightswith others.I am healthy without $/mptzms of carproI usegreen and red powders,supplements, diac disease0r sinusproblems.I am in a new business. tein powders,and magnets.I eliminated cnrpetingfrom my home. I plan to study aegeteriancookingand createnerDrecipes. Voice of Experience-Thornas,: .:',i t /Q years old I wasaerJ interestedinGary J{ull'sradio guests.Someof thepeoplebegantheirjuicingandorganic protocol becausethey had illnesses.They spokeabout belongingto a group that gaae them the strength to change.I neededthat. I am a Parkinszn'spatient. I had hypertension,B-simplex outbreaks,arthritis, and skin problems. I becameomareof the importanceof nutrition and studiedanrious theoriesbut my physical problems continued.Parkinson'ssymptlmscausedshamein public. I couldnot write and I typed with twofingers.My handstrembledmhenI put food in my mouth. I ma,sprescribedmedicationsbut past experiencesDereunpleasantso I refusedthem. I beganCary's detoxfficationprotocol ond learnedthe specificsof diet and organics,the biochemical necessityof greenjuices and grosses,the importanceof attitude nnd beliefs. Things beganto look up. I unclutteredmy ltft o,f ptople and objectsand I now honor myself and share my knowledgewith others.I am alert without past negatiae influences.Green and red drinks keepmegoing. Theseo,remJ hoppiestand proudesttimes.I intend to liae anlther secentyyears.

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Voice of Experience-Clara Woresize 20, but today I wear size I3 ! Voice of E xperience-J ach I can now reod without usingmy readingglasses. Voice of Experience-Herrnan I am not willing to let othersemotionally bully me. I am lessintimidated by emztilnal blackmail lesswilling to abandon myself,, Voice of Experience-Jayne I am migrainefrtr.

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Today I no longerLtseeyeglasses during the day, am delightedthat my bloodpressureand diabetesare controlled-and [my] Bell's Palsy [has not returnedJfor twl )/ears.

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Recipelndex

Beverages,Juices,and NutritiousDrinks Apple,Grape,and SproutJuice,186 Apple and StrawberrvShake,186 BubblingLow-CalorieFruit Punch, 187 Cauliflower,Celery',Beet,and CarrotJuice,187 Celery,Apple,,and CarrotJuice,187

Breakfasts Apple-CinnamonFrenchToast with BananaSauce,193 Blueberryand Apricot Oatmeal,l94 Blueberr,l',Buckwheat,So1', 194 and BananaPancakes, Gary'sDeliciousAlmond and CinnamonBarleli 195

Chocolateand Walnut Shake,188

Nutty BananaBreakfast,195

Date and Almond Smoothie,188

Nutty Oatmeal,195

Ginger Mint Tea, 188

OrangeMarmalade,196

189 Grandma'sMixed I'egetableJuice,

196 Soy and SunflowerPancakes,

Nlelon Shake,189 Honer-derv

Sprout Toastwith Spirulina

Iced Cinnamonand SpiceTea, 190 King of Chlorophl.ll

and SunflowerHoney; 196 SweetSpiceAmaranth,197

(The GreenestJuice in Town), 190 190 Lemon,Apple,and CucumberJuice., Lou'-CaloriePeachNlelba,191 PeanutButter and BananaShake,191

Appetizersand Snacks Brown Rice and Broccoli with Apricot Curry Sauce,197

PecanShake,191

Hummus on Endive,198

\iery Berry Shake,192

MediterraneanGarlic Tahini Eggplant,198

Verl.Nutty Shake,192 192 Watermelonade,

199 PickledAsparaguswith Jalapeflos, RoastedPortobelloMushrooms,199

You SayTomato,I SayPotato,193

StuffedMushrooms,200

3 3 O ri : T B O T T O ML I N E ' S P O W E RA G I N G B Y G A R Y N U L L Vegetable-Stuffed Artichokes,200 Wakameand SobaNoodles,201

-\[inestrone, 216 \'IushroomBarleySoup,,217 Oni onS oup,218

Salads Arugula,Orange,and PepperSalad,201

RoastedTomato Soup,218 topical Fruit Gazpacho,219

BasicTossedSalad,202 Beet and RomaineLettuce Salad,202 BraisedEndive,203

Vegetablesand Main Dishes

BroccoliTortellini Salad,203

BakedAcorn Squashi I'Orange,219 BasmatiRice with Peppersand FreshHerbs,220

Carrot and Currant Salad,204

BraisedCelery,220

Cool GardenNoodles,204

BraisedRed Cabbagewith Tofu

Crunchy Apple Rice Salad,204

and Dried Bing Cherries,22l

Four BeanSalad,205

Br azilianBroccoli Beans,22I

Fresh Tuna Salad,205

BrazllianPiice,222

Jicamaand OrangeSalad,206 Mixed Sprout,Bean,and Nut Salad,206

Capellinirvith Pestoand ShiitakeMushrooms,222

Orange,Cabbage,and Leek Salad,207 Pearand Pine Nut Salad,207 Potatoand PeaSalad,,207 Sprout Breadand Tomato Salad,208 SproutedQrinoa, Celery Root, and Carrot Salad,208 SproutedWheat Berries with Honey Mustard, 209 SuperiorSpinachSalad,209 Tomato Garlic PastaSalad,209 Very BestFruit Salad,210 YuccaSalad,2l0

Cauliflowerwith ShiitakeMushrooms. 223 CoconutChickpeaBurgers,223 Crunchy Herbed GreenBeans,224 Fennelwith Mustard. 224 Goul ash,224 Grandma'sStuffedPeppers,225 Linguini with GardenVegetables,, 226 Mushroomand Onion Spaghetti,227 Mushroom and PeaBirvani,227 Mushroom BroccoliQuiche,228 BasicSpelt Crust, 228 Mushroom Lasagna,229 Mushroomswith Turmeric and Brown BasmatiRice,230

Soups

Noodle and BroccoliCasserole, 230

Apple and Curry Soup,210

Northern ItalianBakedZiti

Barleyand Millet Soup,211 BlackBeanSoup,211

with PortobelloMushrooms,231 RoastedOnionswith Rosemaryand

Butternut Squashand CoconutSoup,212

Aloe VeraVinaigrette,232

CeleryRoot and Lentil Soup,212 ChineseMushroom Soup,213

SavoryStuffedArtichokes,232

CinnamonFruit Soup,214

SpeltPizzawith FreshTomatoes,233 StuffedBell Peppersrvith Italian Seasonings,234

Creamof Salmonand Corn Soup,214 Gary'sNoodle Soup,215

SpaghettiSquashwith Tarragon,233

Gazpacho,2l5

VegetarianHungarianGoulash,235 Yukon Potatoand TempehStew;235

Italian White BeanSoup,216

Zucchiniwith Mint and Cumin.236

R e c i p e sf o r P o w e r A g i n g , , , ' , 3 3 1

Fish PeaSalsa,236 AlaskanHalibut rvith Black-E,ved BroiledSalmonSteaksu'ith Dill,237 Broiled Swordfishrvith Warm Herb Vinaigrette,23T

Soy Yogurt and Butternut Parfait,251 VanillaSo"vPudding,251

Fettuccinewith Salmon,237

Condiments,SaladDressings, and Sauces

Fillet of SoleOregano,23tl

Aloe VeraVinaigrette,251

Fillet of Solewith FreshHerbs,238

Apricot Curry Sauce,252

Grilled Tuna with Tomato and Basll,239

CranberryRelish,252

Kabobs,239 Tangy'LemonTuna and Vegetable Vinaigrette,2+0 Tilapia with Seaweed

CreamyItalian Dressing,252 Dijon SaladDressing,253

Trout with Almondsand Parsle.r',240

FreshHerb Vinaigrette,253

Wild Salmonwith SnorvPeasand Ginger,241

HomemadeMayonnaise,253 254 Honey Mustard Mayonnaiseand Dressing,,

Side Dishes

Lime Vinaigrette,254 Mint-Cumin Vinaigr ette,254

Red Beanswith Ricc,241

OrangeVinaigrette,255

Red TomatoPilaf,242

Pesto,255

RoastedPepperswith \,'inaigrette,243

RoastedTomato Salsa,255

Stir-Fry Applesand Celerl''243 Zucchini Fritters,244

SimpleVinaigrette#7, 255 Spicy Tomato Salsa,256 Tofu SaladDressing,256

Desserts Almond Pudding,244 Apricot Roll, 245

TomatoSauce,257 Turmeric Vinaigrette, 257 WakameVinaigrette, 257

BakedApple Fruit Medlel',245 BananasFoster-StyleoverRiceDream,246

Breads

Crisp-vCherries,246

AppleMuffins,258

Ginger Cookies,247

BananaBran Muffins, 258

Kiwi Pudding,247

BlueberryBiscuit,259

MangoJell-O,248 PearsBakedwith Cream,2'lB

Date Nut Bread,260

PineappleAloe Veralell-O,219

Gary'sMagic Muffins, 261

with RaspberrvSauce,249 PoachedPeaches

Irish SodaBreadwith CararvaySeeds,261

PoachedPears,250

OatmealRaisinBread,262 PortugueseCorn Bread,263

RicePudding,250

CrunchyGranola,259

Index

A Acetylcholine in Alzheimer'sdisease,131 Acetyl-L-carnitine,1'+0-l41, I 53 for Alzheimer'sdisease,132 brain function and, 120 for e-vedisorders,278 mentalimpairmentand, 139 for muscleand nerveproblems,287 for slowingneurologicalaging,121 for treatingParkinson'sdisease,129 Acetyl-L-cysteinefor emphysema,277 Acupuncture for eyedisorders,279 for hyperthyroidism,65 for h-vpothyroidism,6'f Adrenalglands,46 Aerobicexercise,33 Affirmations,298-300 Age-relatedcognitivedecline (ARCD), 133 Aging, 3-9 of, 31-41 biologicalprocesses causesof, 3 I effectsof hormonesin, 45-66 mentalalertnessand, 4 0 - 4 1 ,I 1 3 - 1 3 5 Air pollution, 16 Alcohol,substitutesfor, 171 AlexanderTechnique,Parkinson's diseaseand, 130 Alfalfa for uric acid.272

Allergies,269-270 f o o d .6 3 ,2 6 9 . 2 7 6 gluten,134 mold, 134 supplementsto combat,

270-27r Allopathicmedicine,166 Almond oil for chronic pain,275 Aloe vera for allergies,271 273 for candidiasis, for coldsand flu, 276 for digestivedisorders,276 for emphysema,277 for hemorrhoids,283, 28+ problems,286 for menopausal for Parkinson'sdisease,129 for peripheralneuropathl;281 for rashes,282 Alpha-lipoicacid, 153 for Alzheimer'sdisease,132 benefitsof, 141 for bonehealth,288 for chronic pain,275 free radicalactivit.vand, 39 for heart health, 79 for immune system,Z8l-282 problems,286 for menopausal for Parkinson'sdisease,129 for urinary tract infections,290 Alpha-tocopherol SeeVitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)

Alternativemedicine cancerand, 109-110 finding right practitioner in,291 113,131-135 Alzheimer'sdisease, D H E A a n d ,3 5 , 4 9 free radicalsand, I 14, I I 5 interleukin-6in, 48 in treating,118 nutraceuticals nutrientsfor treating,131-132 oxidativestressand, 33, 68 and, 36,37, 57 testosterone vitamin E for, 118 Angelica(GuardianAngel),155-156 cancerand, 110 for hot flashes,286 Animal protein,substitutesfor, 17l Antiagingherbs,155-159 Antidepressants, 36, 63 cancerand,93 Antih-vpertensives, cancerand, 93-94 Anti-osteoporosisdiet, 287 Antioxidants,143-153 a g i n ga n d ,l 1 , t - 1 1 6 beta-carotene as, 144-1'15 bioflavonoidsas,146 B vitaminsas,144-145 calciumas,148 carotenoidsas,144-145 copperas,149 folic acid as,1'15 free radicalsand. 33

LINE'S POWER AGING BY GARY NULL garlicas,68 grapeseedextractas,146 grapeskin extractas, 146 greentea as,68 homocysteine as, 145-146 L-glutathioneas, 15l-l 52 L-taurine as,152 luteinas,151 lycopeneas,l5l magnesiumas,149 manganese as, 149-150 N-acetylcysteineas,152 potassiumas, 150 pycnogenolas, 146 quercetinas, 148 red wine concentate as. 146 rutin as,148 seleniumas,15, 150 superoxidedismutaseas, 152-153 vitamin C as.68, 146 vitamin E as, 15, 148 zinc as,150-151 Ariuna, heart health and, 80 Arnica montana,156 for muscleand nerve problems,286 Aromatherapyfor colds and flu,276 Arsenicum albicans,64 Arthritis. 33.271-273 oxidativestressand, 68 Artificial sweeteners substitutesfor,17l Aspartame,26 Aspirin in protectingagainst heartattacks,7l Astragalus for allergies,271 for blisters,282 for candidiasis,2T3 for chronic fatigue, 273 Atherosclerosis,36 interleukin-6in,48 Athlete's foot, 283 Attention deficit/ hyperactivitydisorder (ADHD),27 Autoimmunediseases, 34, 35 Automobileemissions.14.33

B Bach flower remedies,156 Bad breath.276

Bedsores,282 Beepropolis for chronic fatigue, 273 for rashes,282 for urinary tract infections,289 Benignprostatehyperplasia(BPH), 3 7 ,5 5 ,6 0 , 1 5 , + developmentof, 5,1 Beta-carotene,144 memoryand, I 16 Bilberry extract,156 for eyedisorders,278 for varicoseveins.290 Biofeedback for eyedisorders,279 for muscleand nerve problems,287 Bioflavonoids,146 for eyedisorders,278 hearthealth and,79 for hemorrhoids,283 in loweringcholesterol,81 for peripheralneuropathg281 Biologicalprocesses of aging,3l-41 Bitter melon for blisters,282 Blackberriesfor menonausal problems,286 Black cohosh,156 for cancer,I l0 for hearthealth,80 for hot flashes,286 for menopause, 109 Black currant oil for allergies,271 Black walnut extract for candidiasis, 273 Bladdercancer,9l Bladderwrack,64 Blisters, 281-282 Blood sugar,25,26 hypoglycemiaand,284 Blood tests,recommended for cardior,ascular care,73 Blueberries for cancer,I 10 for menopausal problems,286 for varicoseveins,290 Blue r-ervainfor chronic pain,275 Bone Assure,154 Bone-enhancing nutrients for women,153-154 Bone-savingnutrients, 287-288 Bonesetfor uric acid,272

Borageseedoil for allergies,270-271 for chronic pain,274 for menopausal problems,286 Boron for Alzheimer'sdisease,131 for arthrrtis,272 Boswelliafor uric acid,27? Brain DHEA and,49 n e e d so f , l l 7 - 1 2 7 oxidativedestructionof cellsin, 33 prematureagingof, 1l.l Brain function cholineand,123-124 coenzvmeQ10 and, 121-123 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and, 124 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and,121 essentialfattv acidsand,124 garlicand.126 ginkgobilobaand, 125 lecithin and,123-121 lipoicacidand, 120 melatoninand,126-127 phosphatidylserine and, 125-126 r.inpocetin and, I 2+-125 Breastcancer alcoholuseand, 89 diet asrisk factorfor, 99-100 Breastimplants,cancerand, 95-96 Bromelain for allergies,271 for cancer,106 for candidiasis, 273 for cholesterol,81 fibrinogenlevelsand, 8 for hemorrhoids,284 Buchu leaf for uric acid,272 Bugleweed hearthealthand, 80 for hvperthyroidism,65 Burdockroot, 156 for allergies,271 for chronic fatigue,273 for hot flashes,286 for uric acid,272 for urinarv tract infections,290 for varicoseveins,290 Butcher'sbroom for hemorrhoids,284 for varicoser,eins,290

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hydroxyanisole Butr,-lated (B HA ) , 22 roxvtoluene But,vlated h-vd (BHT),22

c Cabbagefor urinar.vtract infections,290 Caffeine,substitutesfor, 171 Calcareaphosphoricafor bone health,288 Calcium,148 for arthritis,272 cancerand, 105,112 hearthealth and,79 Calcium blockers,t-vpesof, 9'1 citrate Calciummagnesium for high bloodpressure,83 problems,286 for menopausal Calendula,156 Calluses,282 Cancer,35, 36,85-l 12 medicineand, 109-ll0 alternatir,e and, 93 antidepressants and, 93-9'l antihl,pertensives bladder,91 breastimplantsand, 95-96 causesof; 86 drugs cholesterol-lorvering and, 9,1-9-5 colorectal,95 complementarvtherapies foa 103-l12 diet and,88-89,107-109 endometrial,99 herbsfor, 110-112 hormonereplacementtherapy'and, 97-98 oxidativestressand, 68 prescriptiondrugsand, 93-95 sugarand, 89-90 tamoxifenand, 98-100 uterine,97 Candrda,ZT3 273 Candidiasis, Canolaoil for chronic pain,275 Capsaicin,hearthealthand, 80 Capsicum,156 for allergies,271 substitutes Carbonatedbeverages, f o r ,1 7 I - 1 7 2 Carbonmonoxidepoisoning,l7

Carcinogens cancerand, 88 in water,90-91 Cardamomfor impotence,285 disease. 67-84 Cardiovascular effectsof lolv testosteroneon, 75 health Cardiovascular blood testsrecommendedfor,73 intravenoustreatmentsfor, 81 stresstest,78 Cardiovascular Carotenoids,1,[4 agingand, 115 Carson,Rachel,l3 Catalase, 33 32,+0,278 Cataracts, Cat'sclaw cancerand, 110 for impotence,285 Car-cnne(red pepper),156 bencfitsof, 155 for cholesterol,82 for chronic pain,271 for emph1.sema,277 for eyedisorders,278 hearthealthand. 80 for impotence,285 for musclcand nerveproblems,287 for uric acid,272 285 Celandinefor hypoglycemia, Celery'juicesfor urinary tract infections,290 Cesium737,23 Chamomile for digestivedisorders,276 for hemorrhoids,284 (Vitex), 156,286 Chasteberr-v cancerand, 110 for hot flashes,286 Chelationtherapli 278 for r,aricose vcins.290.29I 269 Chemicalsensitir,ities. Cherries problems,286 for menopausal for varicoseveins,290 Chincsegreentea for blisters,282 110 ChineseJianpi, Chiropracticadjustmentfor muscle and nerveproblems,287 Chisandra,156 Chlorella,cancerand, 106 Chlorine,28 in rvatersuppl-V, 91 Chloroform, 16-17

Chlorophyllin in preventing genemutation,104 Chlorophylls,169 in preventinggenemutation, 104 Cholesterol,36.67 diet in lowering,68 exercisein lowering,82 herbs in lowering,82 mineralsin lowering,82 phytochemicalsin lowering,82 protocolin lowering,81-82 as risk factor for heart disease,68 Cholesterol-loweringdrugs, cancerand,94-95 Choline for hypoglycemia,285 memory and, 138 Chondroitin sulfate,109 for arthritrs,772 heart health and,79 Chromium picolinatefor hypoglycemia,2SS Chronic fatigue,273-27+ Chronic inflammation.33-35.47-48 Chronic inflammatory syndrome,69 Chronic obstructivepulmonary disease

(coPD),176 Chronic patn,274-276 Chrono-Forte,153 Chrysin for male hormone imbalance,58-59 Cigarettesmokingasrisk factor for heart disease,68 Cinnamon for chronic pain,274 for impotence,285 Coal-tar dyes,23 Cobalt 60,?3 Cod liver oil for arthritrs,272 for chronic parn,274 CoenzymeQl0, 144 for allergies,271 for Alzheimer'sdisease.131 for arthrrtis,ZlZ benefits of,136-137 brain function and, IZI-I23 for chronic fatrgue,274 for digestivedisorders,277 for emphysema,277 in energizingbrain cells,139 free radical activity and, 39 hearthealthand. 78-79

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for high blood pressure,83 for Parkinson'sdisease ,7 , 129 Coffeafor hyperthy'roidism,6-i Cognitiveabilitl; decline in, 113 Colds and flu (influenza),276 Colloidalsilverfor rashes,282 Colontherapyfor digestire disorders,277 Colorectalcanceq95 Comfrey 156 for emphvsema,277 Complementarytherapiesfor cancer,103-112 Conjugatedlinoleicacid (CLA), 112 for Parkinson'sdisease.129 Constipatio n, 276 Copper,144,149 Coptisfor chronic pain,275 Corns,282 Corn s1'rup,26 Coronarvartery disease, 35 Coumadin(warfarin),hearthealth and, 80 Cranberries for menopausal problems,286 for urinar.vtract infections,289 C-reactiveprotein, 34, 68,76 controlling,72 heartattacksand. 69 Crohn's disease,276 Cruciferousvegetables, 66 Cryptosporidium,28 Curri' for chronic Pain,275 Cyprus oil for hemorrhoids,284 Cysteinefor urinary tract infections,290 Cytokines,pro-infl ammatorl',3,1 Cytomegalovirus, 271

D Dl-phen-vlaline(DLPA) for Alzheimer'sdisease,131 for chronic pain,274 Daigaku e1,'edrops for er-e disorders,278 Dairl', substitutesfor, 17| Dairl'-freediet, 283 Dair,vproducts,allergyto, 134 Damiana,156 for hot flashes,286 Dandeliongreensfor uric acid,272

Dandelionroot for allergies,271 for varicoseveins,290 Dehvdroepiandrosterone (DHE A), 3 5 ,3 6 , 4 7 - 5 01, 3 9 antiagingpropertiesof, 48-49 for bonehealth,288 brain and, 49 deficiency'in,17 immune function and, 49-50 for inflammatorvcvtokines.

+7_48 for inflammatorv risk factors,70 for menopausal problems,286 for Parkinson'sdisease, 129 testosterone and, 75 \\romenand, 50 Dementia SAMe deficiencvand. 117 senile,38 r,ascular, I32-I33 Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) cellreplicationand,3l-32 free radicalsattackon, 33 mutationso{; 37-38 Deprenl'l for Alzheimer's disease, 132 D e p r e s s i o n3,5 , 1 1 3 ,1 3 4 - 1 3 5 SAMe deficiencyand, I l7 testosterone and, 56 Detoxification,163-l 64 frber as,172 Devil's clalr,for uric acid,272 Diabetes glvcosvlationand, 38 peripheralneuropathvand, 280 risk of heartattack,stroke and,7{ type II, 7.6-27 ,36 Diabeticneuropathy;l4l Diarrhea,276 D ichlorodiphenl'ltrichloroethane (DDT), cancerand, 88 Diet anti-osteoporosis, 287 cancerand.88-89.107-109 cholesterol-lowering, 68 dairy-free,283 heartdiseaseand, 75-77 Mediterranean,133 Diflucan for digestivedisorders,276 Di gestivedisorders,276-277

Digestir.eenzlmes for chronic fatigue,274 deficit in, 39 (DHT), Dihydrotestosterone 55,601 , 54 Diltiazem for blood pressure,94 Dimethl'lglycine(DMG) for arthritis,ZT2 for chronic fatigue, 274 for coldsandflu,276 for emphvsema,277 heart health and,79 Dimethvlsulfoxide(DMSO), 109 Dinner, 174 Dioxin, cancerand, 9l Dismutase,agingand, I l5 Disodium phosphate,23 cancerand, 88 Distilled water,28 Diverticulitis,2T6 Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), 112 brain function and. 124 Dong quai,156 for chronic pain,275 for hot flashes,286 Drr-skin, 28I-282 Dvsinsulinism,25-26

E Echinacea for allergies,271 for blisters,282 for cancer,I 10 for candidiasis, 273 for chronic fatigue, 273 EDTA,23 Emphysema,277-278 Endometrialcancer,99 Endurancetraining,177 Environment, effect of, on health,l0-30 Epstein-Barrvirus (EBV), ll0,271r Essentialfatty,'acids for Alzheimer'sdisease,132 benefitsof,14l-142 deficienciesin,142 for hemorrhoids,283 Estradiol,57 Estrogen-testosterone imbalancein men,57-58 Eveningprimroseoil for candidiasis, 273 Excitotoxicit\,r, 39-40

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Exercise aerobic,33 for cholesterol,82 heartdiseaseand, 77-78 importance of, 175-177, 267-268 lengthof time, 177 and, 130-131 Parkinson's disease for skeletalhealth,288 Eye disorders,ZTS-279

F 1'10 Facialparal-vsis, Farm, life on, lI-12 Fatigue,35 chronic,273-27+ Fatty acid imbalance,39 Fennel for digestivedisorders,276 for urinary tract infections,290 277 Fenugreektea for emphy'sema, Feverfew l 1, 0 , 1 1 1 cancerand for chronic parn,274, 275 Fibrinogen,34, 36, 68 heartattacksand, 69 levelsof, 8 in protectingagainstheart attacks,Tl Fine-particlepollution, 16 Fish oils fibrinogenlevelsand, 8 hearthealthand.79 60 5-alphareductase, 5-hydroxytryptophanefor 132 Alzheimer'sdisease. Flatulence.276 Flavonoids,agingand, 115 21 Flavorenhancers, problems,286 Flax for menopausal Flaxseedoil,142 for chronic parn,274 for hemorrhoids.283 Fluoride,28 Folate,cognitivedeficitsand, I l7 Folicacid.138.145 for arthritrs,ZTZ for breastcancer.89 for cancer,105 273 for candidiasis, 71 in detoxifyinghomocvsteine, in protectingagainstheart attacks,70 Food additives.2l-23

Food allergies,63, 269,276 Food irradiation,11 Foods geneticallymodified,23-24 Foot problems,279-783 Formaldehyde,16 low-levelexposureto, 17 Fossilfuels,burning of, 14 Fo-ti, 156 Freeradicals.32-33.38 a g i n ga n d ,1 1 4 - 1 1 6 cancerand, 87-88 damagingeffectsof, 15 Fructose,26 Fungicides,1l

G Gamma-aminobutrvicacid (GABA) for chronic fatrgue,274 Gammalinoleicacid (GLA),142 for allergies,270 Gamma tocopherolfor high blood pressure,83 Ganoderma(reishi)mushroomsin loweringcholesterol,81 Garlic,156-157 for allergies,27l benefitsof, 155 bleedingassideeffect,157 brain function and, 126 cancerand,107,Il2 for cholesterol,82 for chronic fatigte, 273 for colds and flu,27 6 for emphysema,277 for eyedisorders,278 hearthealthand,7l,79 for impotence,285 in plaqueaccumulation,6tl for uric acid,272 for urinary tract infections,290 Gastric reflux,276 Gastrointestinaltrouble)sugar and,27 Gene mutation cancerand, 87-100 preventing,104-105 "Generallyrecognizedassafe"Iist, 23 Geneticallymodified foods,23-2+ Germaniumfor coldsandfli.276 Giardia,28 Ginger,157 for allergies,271 benefitsof. 155

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cancerand, 110 for cholesterol,82 for colds and flu,27 6 for digestivedisorders,276 for eyedisorders,278 for hot flashes,286 for uric acid,272 Ginkgo biloba,139,157 for Alzheimer'sdisease,132 brain function and, 125 cancerand, 107,I 10 for cholesterol,82 for eyedisorders,278 hearthealthand, 80 for impotence,285 for Parkinson'sdisease,129 Ginseng,157 for allergies,271 Glaucoma,10,278 Glucagon,46 Glucosaminesulfate,109 for allergies,271 for arthrrtis,272 Glucose,26 for hrvpogl.vcemia,284 Glutamine for Alzheimer'sdisease,131 for digestivedisorders,277 Glutathione,109,139 agingand, I 15 for allergies,271 for chronic pain,275 for digestivedisorders,277 for evedisorders,278 for urinarv tract infections,290 Gluten allergy,134 GlJ'cosylation, 38 process,140 asdegenerative Goals,outlining,296-297 Goldenrodasdiuretics,155 cancerand, 110 Goldenseal, Gotu kola,157 for cholesterol,82 for e.vedisorders,278 for hot flashes,286 for varicoseveins,290 Grapefruit for allergies,271 273 for candidiasis, Grape seedextract,116 for allergies,270 for coldsandflu,276 for eyedisorders,278

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for hemorrhoids,28'1 for muscleand nerr-eproblems,287 Grapesfor r.aricoseveins,290 Grapeskin extract,1'16 Graves'disease, 6+-65 Greenjuices,273 dilutcd,168 for emphvsema,L77 for Parkinson'sdisease,129 Greentea,68, 157 cancerand, I 1I for colds and flu,276 for hemorrhoids,283 for Parkinson'sdisease,129 Growth hormone,62 H Harvard Study of Adult Development,41 Harvthorn,158 for candidiasis, 273 for evedisorders,278 hearthealthand, 80 Ha-vfever,269 Heart attacks,33 excessinsulin ascauseof,74 protectingagainst fibrinogen-induced, 70-71 Heart disease, 35, 36 diet and, 75-77 exerciseand,77-78 nc\\' approachto, 67-69 asprocess,67 Heart hcalth protocolsfor,78-84 testosterone and, 7-5 Hemorrhoids,283-284 HepatitisC, treatmentof, 152 Herbal brain boosters,155 Herbal infection-fighters,155 Herbal teasfor coldsand flu,276 Herbs for cancer,110-l 12 Herpcs,271 High bloodpressure,67-68 protocol to lower,82-84 Histamil, cancerand, 93 Flistamine,270 Iiome filtration svstems,28 Homeopathr;65 for bonehealth,288 Homocvsteine,3'1,68 detorifving,ll-1z increasedlevelsof, 145-146

Hops, 158 cancerand, 110 for hot flashes,286 Hormonal svstem, functionof,15-66 Hormone replacementtherapy(HRT), 35,94 cancerand,97-98 Hormones cancerand,96-97 effect of, on aging, 45-66 imbalancesin,35-37,46 obesitl'and,57 Horse chestnutfor varicose veins,290 Horsetailfor muscleand nerveproblems,286 Hot flashes,vitamin E for, 137 Human growth hormone,7 Huntington'sdisease coenzy'me QlO for, 122 Hvdergine for Alzheimer'sdisease,132 for impotence,285 Hvdrotherapyfor digestive disorders,277 Hypertension,chronic,'11 Hvperthy'roidism,64 causesof,61-65 treatmentof,65-66 Hypogly-cemia,26,28+-285 reactive,36, 60 Hypothvroidism,62 causesof,63-64 treatmentfor,64 . t Immune function,DHEA and, 49-50 Immune system,dysfunctionof, 38 Immunitv,brain influenceon, 41 Impotence,285 Indian snakeroot,hearthealthand, 80 Indoor pollution, 16-17 Inflammation,chronic,33-35,47-48 Inflammatory risk factors,correcting, 70-73 Insulin, 36, 60-61 excess, ascauseof heart attack,14 Insulin-likegrowth factor-l (IGF-l), 49, 50, 89 Insulin resistance, 36,60 Interleukin-lb, 34,48 in controllingC-reactiveprotein,72

Interleukin-6(IL-6), 3,1,48 in correctinginflammatorvrisk factors,70 DHEA inhibition of;48 Intervaltraining,176-177 Intravenouschelationtherapr',130 Iodine cancerand, 105 for hvperth-vroidism, 65-66 Irritable bolvelsvndrome,276 J Jet lag,6l Juicing,272,271,276,Z8l organic,167-170 K Kaya-kar.a, cancerand, l l0 felpasan for hvperthvroidism,65 Kidner,disease, peripheral neuropathvand, 280 Kombuchafor chronicfatisue.273 L Lactic acid,build-up in, 90 Lanorin, 158 l,-arginine f.r colds and ilu, Zj6 fbr impotencc,285 for menopausal problems,286 [,a'ender.l5u for colds and flu.276 L-carnitine for cholesterol,8l for chronic fatigue,ZT4 hearthealth and,79 for high bloodpressure,83 L-carnosine,1,10 for cholesterol,8l for muscleand nerve problcms,287 L-cvsteine for arthritis,ZT2 for emphr.sema,277 Lecithin cholineand,123-124 for chronic fatigue,274 Leg problcms,279-283 Lemon balm for hvperthvroidism,65 Lemon juice for impotence,285 Leukotriene84, 48 Levodopafor Parkinson's diseasc,127

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L-glutamine for cholesterol,81 for high bloodpressure,83 L-glutathione for Alzheimer'sdisease,132 r e d u c e d1, 5 1 - 1 5 2 Libido of, 56 suppression and. 53-5'+ testosterone l,icorice root, 158 cancerand, I 10 for hot flashes,286 Life-enhancementprotocols,164 Life ExtensionFoundation,31, 59 Lipoic acid,brain function and, 120 peripheral Liver disease, neuropathyand, 280 Liver function,impaired,58 problems,286 L-lysine for menopausal (ALS), I 15 Lou Gehrig'sdisease coenzymeQ10 for, 122 effectof vitamin E on. 120 oxidativestressin, 119 Low caloriediets,17'1-175 L-taurine, 152 for Alzheimer'sdisease,131 for emphysema,277 Lunch, 173-114 L u t e i n ,1 5 1 for Parkinson'sdisease,129 for peripheralneuropathl;281 Lycopene,l5l for Parkinson'sdisease,129 for peripheralneuropathl;281 Lvmphoma,pesticidesand,92

M Macular degeneration,

r5r,278 40.150. Nlagnesium,1'19 273 for candidiasis, for chronic pain,275 for digestivedisorders,277 for emphl-sema,277 hearthealthand. 79. 80 for hemorrhoids,283 for muscleand nerveproblems,287 Magnesiumcitrate for arthritts,272 N{agnettherap-vfor muscle and nerveproblems,287 Malabsorptionsvndrome,276 Male hormoneimbalances, naturalsolutionsto, 58-60

Mammograms,99 149-150 Manganese, for arthrrtis.272 cancerand, 106 N{arjoramfor ey'edisorders,278 Marshmallorv for chronic pain,275 for impotence,285 Massage cancerand, 109 for e1'edisorders,279 leg,282 prophylactic,100 Mastectom-t', Maxepa,hearthealthand,79 Meat, 173 Meditation for hi'perthyroidism,65 for muscleand nerveproblems,287 diet, 107,133 N{editerranean M e l a t o n i n6,1 , 1 3 9 for Alzheimer'sdisease,132 brain function and, 126-127 hearthealthand,79 for Parkinson'sdisease,129 N,Iemon;brain boostersfor, 138-142 Men estrogenoverloadin agingand, 5l imbalance estrogen-testosterone in, -57-58 naturalprostatehelpers foa 15,1-155 Menopausalproblems,286 Nlentalalertness, aging a n d ,l l 3 - 1 3 5 and, 57 Mental decline,testosterone Mercur.vin inactivating selenium,106 Methionine,34 7l in detoxifyinghomocysteine, for hypoglycemia, 285 Methl'-latingagents,heart health and,79 MGM3 for chronicfatigue,273-274 for colds and flu,276 for emphysema,ZiT Ntlilkthistle,158 for chronic fatigte, 273 for varicoseveins,290 Miso for urrc acid,272 Mitochondrialdisorders.137 Mold allergy',134 Mold inhibitors,2l

Molybdenum cancerand, 106 for candidiasis,2T3 Monosodiumglutamate(MSG), 23 cancerand, 88 Motherwort, 158 heart health and, 80 for hot flashes,286 for hyperthyroidism,65 Mugwort, 158 Muira pauma,158 cancerand, ll0 for hot flashes,286 for male hormone imbalance,60 for impotence,285 Muscle problems,286-287 Mutations,DNA, 37-38

N N-acetylcysteine,152 for chronic pain,275 for emphysema,277 for eyedisorders,278 hearthealthand,79 for muscleand nerve problems,287 for urinary tract infections,290 NationalCancerInstitute (NCI), 86 Natrum muriaticum for hyperthyroidism,65 Natural ProstateFormula. 154-155 Nettle cancerand, 110 for C-reactiveprotein, 72 for digestivedisorders,276 for hemorrhoids,284 for inflammatory risk factors,70 for male hormone imbalance,59-60 Nettle root extract,154 Neuropathy diabetic,141 peripheral,280-281 Neurotoxins,21 Niacin (83), hearthealthand,,79 Nifedipine for blood pressure,94 Nitrate poisoning,20 Nitric oxide synthase,126 Nondigestiveenzymeimbalances,39 Nutraceuticalsfor ase-related I l8 diseases, Nutritional analysis,7-8 Nystatin for digestivedisorders,276

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Oat ashwagandha for impotence,285 Oatsfor digestivedisorders,276 Oat strawfor muscleand nerve problems,286 Obesitli 58 sugarand, 27 Oligomericprocyanidoliccomplexes (PCOs),147 Olive oil for hemorrhoids,283 Omega-3,142 cancerand, 106 for digestivedisorders,277 hearthealth and,79 for high blood pressure,{13 Omega-6,142 hearthealth and,79 Onion for cholesterol,82 for colds and flu,276 for emphysema,277 hearthealth and,79 for urinar.vtract infections,290 Oregongraperoot for chronic pain,275 Organic juicing, 167-170 Organicproduce,20 Ornish, Dean, 68,76 Osteoporosis, 35, l,+8,153-154, 287-288 interleukin-6in, 48 Oxidativestress,33, 68 in Alzheimer'sdisease,l3l in amvotrophiclateralsclerosis (ALS), 119 eyedisordersand,279 Ozonetherapy;281

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nutrientsfor treating,129 oxidativestressand, 68 Parslel'asdiuretics,155 for uric acid,272 for urinary tract infections,290 Passionflower cancerand, I l0 for muscleand nerveproblems,286 Pau d'arco for blisters,282 cancerand, 107 for candidiasis, 273 for rashcs,282 Peppermint for allergies,271 for digestivedisorders,277 Peptic ulcers,276 Periodontaldisease sugarand, 27 Peripheralneuropathy,280-281 Peroxidation,148 Pesticides, 1l lvmphoma and,92 problemswith,20-21 Phlebitis,291 Phosphatidylcholine hearthealth and,79 for impotence,285 for muscleand nerveproblems,287 Phosphatidl'lserine, 138,139 for Alzheimer'sdisease, 132 brain function and, lZ5-126 for muscleand nerveproblems,287 for Parkinson'sdisease,129 Phvtochemicals, 169

Polycythemia,52 Potassium,150 for cholesterol,82 hearthealthand,79 for high blood pressure,83 for muscleand nerveproblems,287 Potassiumbromate,Z2 PowerAging, recipesfor,178-263 Pregnenolone, 138 Prescriptiondrugs,cancerand, 93-95 Pressurepoint therapy for eyedisorders,279 Prickly ashbark for unc acid,272 Primroseoil for allergies,271 for arthrttis,Z7Z Proanthocyanidins, 147 Probiotics,277 Probyl galate,Z3 Pro-inflammatorycl,tokines,34 Prophylacticmastectoml',100 Proscar(finasteride),55 Prostatecancer,fear of, 54 Prostategland testosterone and, 54-55 Prostatespecificantigen(PSA) test, 54-55 Prozac,63 cancerand, 93 (PNI),40 Psvchoneuroimmunology Psychotherapy for depression,135 Pygeum,154 cancerand, I 10 Pygeumafricanumfor impotence,285

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Qrercetin, 148 for allergies,271 for chronic fattgue,ZT4 for colds and flu,276 for hemorrhoids,284 for muscleand nerveproblems,286 for varicoseveins,290

Plaque,accumulationof, 68 Plateletaggregation,70 Plutonium 238,23 Poisoning carbonmonoxide,17 nitrate,20 Polycosinol hearthealth and,79

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S S-adenos,vl-methionine (SAMe),

1 0 9 ,1 3 8 deficiencyof 117 71 in detoxify'inghomocysteine, for menopausalproblems,286 Saffron, cancerand, I I I St. John'swort for blisters,282 for chronic fatigue, 273 Salmonoil for chronic parn,274 Sawpalmetto,154 cancerand, I l0 effectsof, 55 for impotence,285 Seacucumberfor uric acid,277 cancerand, 107 Seavegetables, Selectiveserotoninreuptakeinhibitors (SSRIs),cancerand,,93 Selegiline(deprenyl),agingand, I 15 Selenium,15, 144,150 cancerand, 106 273 for candidiasis, lreart health and,79 problems,286 for menopausal in thyroid metabolism,63 Seniledementia,38 globulin Sex-hormone-binding (SHBG),5,+,59

Shiitakemushroomsfor cholesterol,81 Shizandrafor hot flashes.286 Siberianginseng for hot flashes,286 for Parkinson'sdisease,129 Silent Spring (Carson),13 Silica for arthritrs, 272 Simvastatin(Zocor), 95 Sinclair,Upton, 12-13 Skeletalhealth,exercisefoa 288 Skullcap,158 for chronic fatigne,273 for chronic patn,274 for hot flashes,286 for hyperthyroidism,65 Slipper-velm for urinary tract infections,290 Snacks,174 Sodium citrate,23 cancerand, 88 Sorbitol,23 Soy-basedalternatives,170 Stabilizers,2l Steinbeck,John, 18 Stingingnettle for allergies,271 for impotence,285 for uric acid,272 Stomach parn,275 pneumoniae,152 Streptococcus Stress 41 connectionwith disease, managementof,,in high blood pressure,83-84 oxidative, 33,68, 119, 131,279 Stroke,33, 35, 36, 40,67 loweringprofile for,73 Substitutes for alcohol,l7l for animalprotein, 171 171 for artificialsweeteners. for caffeine,171 17l-172 for carbonatedbeverages, for dairl; l7l for sugars,171 for wheat,172 Sucrose,26 Sugar cancerand, 89-90 dangersin,25-26 refined,26 substitutesfor, 171 Sugarintolerance,13'{

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T 65 Tai chi for hyperth.vroidism, Tamoxifen,cancerand, 98-100 Tartar,27 Taurine, 109 Tea tree oil for candidiasis,273 Teeth,impactof sugaron,27 Telomerase, 32 Tempeh for uric acid,Z72 Testimonialsof life change,301-312 Testosteron e, 36-37,50-60 depression and,56 hearthealthand, 75 l i b i d oa n d ,5 3 - 5 4 mentaldeclineand, 57 prostateglandand, 54-55 reasonsfor declinein, 53 Testosteronereplacementtherap.v (TRT), 52-53 Theaninefor chronic parn,275 Theonine,159 Thymus gland,38 Th.vroidgland,46,105 overactive,64 underactive.62-63 65 Thyroidinum for hyperth.vroidism, Thyroiditis, 65 Thvroid-stimulatinghormone (TSH),63 Thyroxine, 64 TMG for emphysema,277 Tocopherol,agingand, I 15 Tocotrienols,137 for varicoseveins,290 Tofu for urrc acid,272 Tofu Scrambler,170 Transsulfurationin detoxifl''ing homoc,vsteine, 71 Triglvceride,36 (T3), 63 Triiodothl'-ronine Trimeth-vlglycine(TN,{G) for arthritts.272

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benefitsof 138 in detoxifyinghomocysteine, 7l hearthealth and,79 in protectingagainstheart attacks,70 Turmeric,159 cancerand,110,111 for chronic fatigue, 273 for uric acid,272 T"vpeII diabetes,26-21,36

U Ubiquinone,136.Seealso coenzymeQl0 Ulcerativecolitis,276 L)ric acid,27Z Urinar.vtract infections,288-290 Uterine cancer,97

V Vaginalthinning and drr-ness, vitamin E for, 137 Valerian,159 cancerand, 110 for chronic pain,271 fbr hot flashes,286 fbr muscleand nerve problcms,286 \lricose leins, 290-291 \ ascularclementia, 132-133 \ egctables crucif'crous. 66 nutrientsin. 13 \-erapamilfor blood pressure,94 \-errain. f -i9 \rinpocetin brainagingand, 138-139 brain function and, 124-125 Vitamin A cancerand, 105 for candidiasis, 273 for emphvsema,277 for urinary tract infections,289,290 Vitamin B, 145 for allergies,271 for Alzheimer'sdisease,132 for arthritis,2TZ for chronic fatigue,274 for chronic parn,271 Vitamin 86, 34

cancerand, 105 for chronic fatig:ue,274 hearthealthand, 70 for hemorrhoids,284 for high bloodpressure,83 memoryand, 118 Vitamin812, 34, 138 for chronic fatig:ue,274 deficiencyin, 139 hearthealthand, 70 VitaminC, 68. 144,l+6 forallergies,7I,27l for Alzheimer'sdisease.119. 132 for arthrrtts,272 for blisters,282 for bonehealth,288 for cancer,105 for candidiasis, 273 for chronic pain, 271, 275 for colds and fli,276 for digestivedisorders,277 for emphysema,277 for evedisorders,278 for gum sensitivity,275 hearthealthand,70, 71, 8l for hemorrhoids,283, 28+ for high bloodpressure,83 memoryand, 116 for muscleand nerve problems,286 for Parkinson'sdisease, 129 for peripheralneuropathl,, 281 for urinar-vtract infections, 289-290,290 for varicosevcins.290.291 Vitamin D3, I 53-154, 288 Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol),

l s .l + 4 . 1 4 8 a g i n ga n d .I l 5 for allergies,271 for Alzheimer'sdisease. 119.132 for amvotrophiclateral sclerosis,120 for arthritis,272 for brain function, 139 cancerand, 105 for cholesterol,8l for chronic fatiglue,274 for chronic pain,275 for eyedisorders,278 f o r h e a r th e a l t h , 7 I , 7 9

for hemorrhoids,28,1 for high bloodprcssure,83 for varicoseveins,290,291 Vitamin K in controllingC-reactivcprotein,72 in correctinginflammatoryrisk factors,70 for hemorrhoids,28,1 for muscleand nerr,eproblems,287 Vitamins,brain function and, ll7-120

W Warts,Z8l-282 WellnessModel, 264-265 Wheat,substitutesfor, 172 Wheat grassjuice, 168 White willow bark for chronic parn,275 for uric acid,272 Wild cherrl.barkfor allergies,271 Wild yam, 159 for bonehealth,288 cancerand, I 10 hearthealthand, 80 for hot flashes,286 \\ omen bone-cnhancing nutricnts foa 153-154 DHEA and,50 Wbunds,281-282 \\,'right, Jonathan,56

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