Healthy Living Magazine December 2012

T H E D O C TO R S ’ PRESCRIPTION FOR

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HEALTHY HOLIDAY RECIPES COLOSTRUM FOR PERIODONTAL DISEASE PAIN-FREE AND “BACK ON THE HORSE” WITH CURCUMIN

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new study reveals Syntol® a new enzyme-based probiotic kills candida yeast with virtually no signs of die-off. “Syntol is the first clinically studied yeast cleanse to neutralize candida without a Herxheimer reaction.”

Long-term Results Participants showed significant improvements in: + Gastrointestinal symptoms including abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, burping/flatulence, stomach discomfort, and acid reflux.

Study Abstract Dr. Stephan Bajon, Naturopath and Pharmacist was the leading researcher on the latest study on Syntol, formulated to be the first and only “gentle” yeast cleanse of its kind. The study involved an in-depth analysis of live blood samples in participants suffering from moderate to severe symptoms of candidiasis.

Syntol contains several species of antifungal probiotics that effectively crowd out and kill yeast.

In addition to eradicating yeast, Syntol uses several yeast degrading enzymes that digest decaying yeast. Using yeast digesting enzymes results in a significantly more effective reversal of chronic candida die off symptoms. Arthur Andrew Medical, makers of Syntol, specifically studied the enzymes that develop on dead yeast in laboratory settings.

BLOOD SAMPLE BEFORE SYNTOL

Similar enzymes were then reproduced, concentrated and added into the Syntol formula. These enzymes are attracted to dying candida cells where they dissolve or digest it away.

Conclusion After 45 days using the therapeutic protocol set up by Arthur Andrew Medical, makers of Syntol, all participants showed virtually zero or trace amounts of candida in their blood. Symptomatic side effects had all abated and virtually no symptoms of candida were further experienced by all participants. Some of the participants noticed significant weight loss as a result of reduced food cravings. The study proved to be an important documented breakthrough in our learning more about naturally and effectively controlling this insidious organism.

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Toxicity symptoms including headaches, excessive fatigue, muscle weakness, low sex drive, chronic pain, and blurred and spotted vision.

Emotional health including anxiety, mood swings, irritability, inability to think clearly or concentrate, and poor memory.

Food cravings including sweets, lack of satiety, and general over-eating.

SUBJECT’S BLOOD AFTER 45 DAYS

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Before Syntol, live images of blood plasma show high concentrations of candida (dark blotchy molds) surrounded by elevated white blood cells (white irregular shaped dots). Participant evaluation indicated several severe symptoms including: chronic fatigue, poor memory, dizziness (spacy), muscle pain, vaginal yeast with itching, burning and rash, blurred and spotted vision, abdominal bloating, insomnia and sweet cravings.

Participant’s blood plasma virtually free of Candida albicans. White blood cells (fighter cells) are now normal. Participant has indicated energy levels are higher than have been experienced in over 10 years. All complaints of itching, burning and rashes are abated. Vision and digestion are now normal.

Participant has lost nearly 12 pounds and no longer craves high sugar foods. Participant sleeps deeper and wakes more refreshed with decreased severity of morning breath.

Dr. Stefan R. Bajon Naturopath, Pharmacist, Certified Blood Microscopist Live Blood Solutions docbajon@aol.com

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The Doctors ' Prescription for

Healthy Living

Contents 4 LEADERSHIP 6 HEALTH & SUSTAINABILITY 8 NUTRITION NEWS

About Our Cover

The Honest Company’s cofounder Christopher Gavigan and his wife, Grey's Anatomy star, Jessica Capshaw appear on our cover for our last issue of 2012. For this holiday issue, they share about family health and how to choose chemical-free products and food. See our cover story beginning on page 20.

Cover photo: Jeff Eamer Hair: Kelsie Gigandet Makeup: Sage Maitri Styling: Catherine Joubert Jessica's gold wire cuff top by Tiffany Kunz.

Red sweater (cover story p. 20) by Joie.

Christopher’s wardrobe provided

by Douglas Fir, Los Angeles.

The Doctors’ Prescription for Healthy Living™ is dedicated to creating a consumer friendly market. Its mission is to spotlight companies meeting the highest standards for commitment to the principles of safe and healthy living. The information presented in this newsletter is intended for informational purposes only. Consult a qualified health professional for individual advice. For help with your subscription, please call 800-959-9797.

HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD Donna Alderman, DO, Leonid Ber, MD, Lee Besen, MD, Carl Boggs, PhD, Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, Hyla Cass, MD, L. Stephen Coles, MD, PhD, Victor Contreras, MD, Lucia Desser, PhD, Lindsey Duncan, ND, Steven Ehrlich, NMD, Taryn Forrelli, ND, Al Fox, PhD, Gloria Gilbère, ND, DA Hom, PhD, Ann Louise Gittleman, MS, CNS, Garry Gordon, MD, DO, MD(H), Stephen Holt, MD, Lon Jones, DO, Doug Kaufmann, Karen Masterson Koch, CN, Michael Loes, MD, MD(H), Bev Maya, BSc (Hon), D Phyt, MNIMH, AHG, Jan McBarron, MD, Michael T. Murray, ND, Uzzi Reiss, MD, Gary Ross, MD, Alexander Schauss, PhD, Megan Shields, MD, David Stoll, MD, Kenneth Waltzer, MD, MPH, Scott Wasserman, MD, Brenda Watson, CT, Cynthia Watson, MD, Helen Watt, MD, MPH, Gary Wikholm, MD, Doyle Williams, DDS PUBLISHER AND EDITOR David Steinman MANAGING EDITOR Kim Henderson SOCIAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA Randi Clausen GRAPHIC DESIGN Bonnie Lambert • Tom Lorphanpaibul ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Kathleen Hochberg STAFF WRITER Julie Powell EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Rose Bloomfield ACCOUNTING MANAGER Esther Giammarco COPYEDITOR Tracy Marcynzsyn

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9 ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Vitamin D—A Key Supplement for Winter 10 HOLIDAY RECIPES 12 GOOD & GREEN 13 NATURAL & ORGANIC SKIN CARE Best Botanical Formulas to Nourish Lackluster Locks

by Julie Powell 15 NANOMEDICINE Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol— My Go-to Medicine Cabinet Essential

by Kim Henderson 16 NATURAL SOLUTION Refusing to Quit, Determined to Heal

by Rose Bloomfield 17 MEN’S HEALTH Address Your Low-T and Low Immunity with Mdrive Plus 18 CELEBRITY PRODUCT PICKS 19 ANTI-AGING SECRETS Hydrating Pure Hyaluronic Acid— Best Rejuvenator for Your Skin!

20 HEALTH SECRETS OF THE STARS Christopher Gavigan and Jessica Capshaw Put Family Health First

23 HEALTH & MEDICAL FREEDOM The Great Maxam Labs Raid 26 SHOPPING FOR A PRECIOUS PLANET Protect Your kids from Pod Poisoning

by David Steinman 28 HOLISTIC HEALTH Why I Purchased a Sunlighten Sauna 30 DIFFERENCE MAKER Healthy Gums 32 WHY WE ❤ AGED GARLIC EXTRACT Modulate Cold, Flu & Seasonal Allergy Symptoms 36 TRADITIONAL CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE Mammo-Guard— Nature’s Proven Relief for Breast Pain & Lumps 37 HEALTHY LIVING PARTNERS 38 SMART MEDICINE The Simple Solution for Cold & Flu Season

by Annlee Ellingson

Leadership

Stocking Stuffers and Good News Game Changers

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am talking about my new Sunlighten mPulse infrared sauna. Buying mine became a life-changing event—one of the best investments I‘ve ever made. I am so excited to have my Sunlighten. Detoxing with Sunlighten is an amazing cleansing experience.

And here are some more healthy holiday stocking stuffers: Aubrey is a game changer. When people discover Aubrey, they feel as if they have landed in another world.

Aubrey’s natural and organic ingredients, always the most pure, surround people with the natural world that they love. Julie Powell describes nourishing Aubrey formulas for your tresses.

Barlean’s reputation for the freshest and highest quality organic ground flax and chia seeds and flax and coconut oils are the perfect ingredients to make your holiday dishes healthy and delicious. Best-selling authors Ivy and Dr. Andrew Larson share some of their favorite recipes with you.

Chris Gavigan and Jessica Capshaw together with Jessica Alba bring parents of newborns the safest, absolutely most pure and wonderful cleaning products with their brand, The Honest Company. Their work in this area is tireless. Christopher is former executive director of Healthy Child Healthy World, an organization dedicated to creating a safe planet for our children through toxic chemical reductions. Honest has passed every purity test and is, well, what it says it is. Honest is a great holiday gift.

Turmeric and its active phytochemical curcumin—one of nature’s most powerful pain relievers—will never be the same after the introduction of BCM-95, the form studied for its high absorbancy rate. Rose Bloomfield reports on natural health and healing following trauma. Perfect for the family athlete’s stocking.

Vegan-friendly hyaluronic acid is so good for thirsty wintertime skin, you won’t want to be without your mist or your serum. The Episilk hyaluronic acid (HA) line provides anti-aging skin care at its best. Hyalogic’s Episilk is vegan-friendly and found at most health food stores. Great stocking stuffers!

Also don’t forget your silver hydrosol. Having Sovereign Silver in a spray and dropper bottle for travel is great.

Just keep spraying some in your mouth and you will fight back the enemies lurking in the environment this time of year.

I hope this holiday season brings you many blessings,

The Better Protein Powder Nobody has tested or tasted more protein powders than we here at Healthy Living. Well, we found one that really stands out: Vegetein from rejuvila.

What makes Vegetein so special?

Unlike most protein powders that are refined and stripped of nutrients, Vegetein is created with whole food ingredients that contain essential dietary fiber and a variety of micronutrients and phytochemicals that are critical to health and well being. While other protein powders contain artificial colors, flavors and preservatives, Vegetein is organically flavored with apple, raspberry and lo han guo berry. Plus, it’s free from pea protein and rBGH-, rBST-laden animal and dairy protein sources.

Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids needed by the body as well as important minerals such as iron, which aids the body in producing energy. Amaranth, as well as quinoa, is rich in fiber making it very heart healthy! Millet is full of iron and B vitamins, including niacin and folic acid, which all help maintain high energy and stamina. Spirulina delivers phytonutrients and antioxidants including beta-carotene, chlorophyll, phycocyanin, and carotenoids.

Phytonutrients support the body's ability to defend itself against cancer, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Prebiotic organic inulin from Jerusalem artichokes helps support healthy blood sugar.

This formula should be particularly important to vegans and vegetarians as well as anybody who is intestinally or digestively challenged. Organic, enzymatically rich, sprouted brown rice and organic hemp deliver easily digestible protein and an ideal

Omega 3, 6, and 9 ratio. This formula will keep you strong, and goes easy on your stomach without excessive sugar and synthetics.

Vegetein from rejuvila is handsdown the best tasting and most absorbable protein powder we've ever enjoyed. Vegetein from rejuvila was created by Myra Michelle Eby, who founded MyChelle Dermaceuticals, one of the most successful natural beauty care lines in the world. Myra and her team are Health Coaches that specialize in active lifestyles and vibrant aging.

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Founder of rejuvila Myra Michelle Eby and her daughter.

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Dear Loyal Consumers and Healthy Lifestylers!

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Be as specific as possible!

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Health and Sustainability

Using the Gift-giving Season to Help Tropical Rainforests

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ere are some terrific holiday gift-giving ideas from 50 Simple Steps to Save the World’s Rainforests. Instead of bringing a traditional bottle of wine, choose any of these and delight your host or hostess with something meaningful that also gives to the world’s tropical rainforests. Of course, giving 50 Simple Steps to Save the World’s Rainforests in itself is a great gift as more people will learn how their Available at everyday choices can Amazon.com help save rainforests. Now and booksellers nationwide. that’s holiday cheer!

RAINFOREST ALLIANCE CERTIFIED FLOWERS Bring a bouquet of Rainforest Alliance Certified flowers. Did you know that the majority of fresh-cut flowers in Western countries are imported, often from tropical areas? The

Red and Green— The Alkalinizing Colors of the Holiday Season

Foreign Trade Division reports that nearly 70 percent of cut flowers sold in the United States are imported— and other reports put that figure close to 80 percent! Pesticides affect both the tropical environments where the flowers are grown and the safety of the workers who grow the flowers. When you purchase a Rainforest Alliance Certified bouquet, you support farms that have better environmental practices and provide healthier conditions for workers. You can find them at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Sam’s Club and Costco. Look for the seal!

COFFEE Shade-grown organic coffee is the best choice for the rainforest. An ethically or fairly traded coffee is important as well to ensure workers receive fair pay. Shade-grown coffee plantations allow for much more biodi-

versity in tropical areas than their sungrown counterparts and they use far fewer chemicals—or none at all, when grown organically. And the coffee is delicious! Many health food stores carry organic shade-grown and Rainforest Alliance Certified coffees—all good choices.

ZAMU This is a great one for health-conscious friends! Zamu is an exotic rainforest botanical beverage that features juice of the camu camu berry. High in vitamin C and antioxidants, this is a power-packed “feel good” non-alcoholic beverage.

Made by the Amazon Herb Company, it must be ordered online.

The company works closely with 17 different indigenous communities to sustainably extract the botanicals. Their sourcing operation effectively preserves about 300,000 acres of rainforest land. And the Amazon Herb Company uses a portion of profits to give back to the communities and support rainforest conservation groups. Go to www.amazonherb.net for more information.

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hile the button-busting gluttony of the holiday season takes its toll on the body, an alkalinizing green drink provides a great way to minimize the damage and bring the body back in balance. Barlean’s green drinks support gentle cleansing and detox of vital organs and body tissues, help improve digestion, promote a healthy immune system and help you achieve your recommended daily dose of vegetables. Now you can nourish your body and mind with an abundance of fruits and vegetables without sacrificing taste!

The original Barlean’s Greens, which also comes in a berry flavor called Berry Greens, is organic and offers superior taste and a power-packed punch of nutrition, which comes from nutrient-rich dark greens. But for those who prefer it, Barlean’s offers two other delicious flavors that the whole family will enjoy. All of Barlean’s green drinks are non-GMO and gluten-, soy- and dairy-free vegetarian formulas.

Barlean’s strawberry-kiwi flavored Superfruit Greens is packed with the antioxidant power of eight fruits and vegetables per serving! Unlike fruit punch drinks, it’s all natural and not loaded with sugar. Your kids will love it and you won’t be able to resist it either, especially since Superfruit Greens won the American Masters of Taste Gold Medal for Superior Taste.

And for those times when you are hankering for hot chocolate or a sweet shake but want to keep it healthy? Chocolate Silk flavored Greens has no sugar and is loaded with more than five servings of fruits and vegetables. The delicious chocolate flavor comes from 100 percent natural cocoa powder sweetened with all-natural stevia leaf extract that won’t spike your blood sugar levels. Blend with almond milk or plain water to get your fair share of antioxidants while avoiding empty calories.

Barlean’s Greens are the tastiest way to rebalance and alkalize your body after eating rich holiday N meals. Salud!

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You’ve tried antibiotics, nasal sprays and salt saline solutions, so why are your sinuses still congested?

Tired of sinus infections?

Remedy sinus infections, allergies and other sinus troubles naturally with Nature’s Rite.

Your sinuses contain both fungus and bacteria—you breathe both in daily— and they are often to blame for sinus infections. You need to kill both of these microbes, but antibiotics kill only certain bacteria and absolutely won’t kill fungus and viruses. Traditional neti pot salt saline solution rinses simply soak bacteria and fungi in a soothing saline bath. Sinus Relief™ and Super Neti Juice™ kill fungus and bacteria. They are laboratory proven, work so much better than the standard medications and offer a great alternative to costly sinus surgery.

Breathe easy without antifungals, antibiotics or antihistamines SUPER NETI JUICE is a powerful antimicrobial rinse that destroys millions of bacteria and fungus within 10 minutes! Super Neti Juice kills the harmful microbes that infest your nose and cause sinus infections.

This relieves the source of congestion, allowing you to breathe normally!

“I had a really bad sinus problem and after using Super Neti Juice for about a week, I felt much better. I suggest to anyone who has a sinus problem to use this product.” —Paul, Michigan

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It doesn’t disturb all the GOOD bacteria in your gut. For best results, it works great in conjunction with Sinus Support™ and Congestion Relief™.

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Your Best Line of Defense—Preventive Measures Whether at work, out shopping or traveling, you are constantly breathing germs.

Did you know 90 percent of the air on the airliners is recycled? 10 minutes earlier, it was in your neighbor’s nose! Luckily, the prophylactic uses of Sinus Relief and Super Neti Juice can protect you

from these germs and help prevent you from coming down with a cold or flu this winter. Simple preventive measures like spraying Sinus Relief into your nose several times per day will kill the bacteria, viruses and fungus BEFORE they overwhelm your immune system. Sinus

Relief and Super Neti Juice are safe to use every day. They are non-habit forming, safe for kids to use too and easy to carry. These products offer a natural and healthy alternative to antibiotics and surgery for the treatment and management of sinusitis.

utrition News

Ratios to Know— Omega-3 to Omega-6

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aybe, you weren’t so hot on fractions in elementary school.

Now there is some compelling new research that should cause you to pay closer attention to ratios again.

Consumption of omega-3 supplements for a four-month period may help shift the ratio of fatty acids away from the less favorable fatty acid (omega-6) in favor of the beneficial fatty acid (omega-3). The study, published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity in September 2012, demonstrated that the majority of otherwise healthy middle-aged and older participants who took omega-3s altered the balance of dietary omega-3: omega-6 in a way that helped preserve the tips of chromosomes in cells. These tips, called telomeres, shorten over time as a result of aging. The good news is that when researchers analyzed the participants’ omega-3: omega-6 ratio in relationship to telomere lengthening, they found that longer telomere length was more prevalent in those who substantially improved the ratio of omega-3s to other fatty acids in their diet.

For optimum omega-3 supplementation, try Barlean’s Organic Oils, Minami Nutrition’s MorEPA and PotentSea’s Sockeye Omegas. And for telomere health, try the revolutionary new product from Maxam called Telongmerase.

Dynamic Duo— CoQ10 and Vitamin B6

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ccording to research published in Nutrition Research in October 2012, increased blood levels of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and vitamin B6 are associated with a reduced risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). CoQ10 plays a role in the production of mitochondria, the cells where energy is produced. It has been studied for its role in cognitive health, heart health and healthy aging.

Researchers explain, “Age is known to be an independent risk factor for CAD, and the patients suffering from CAD may experience losses of CoQ10 because they are under higher oxidative stress due to aging and disease.” As a result, they suggest CoQ10 to help reduce oxidative stress and increase antioxidant activity. They also

agree with other researchers who suggest that patients with CAD could also benefit from vitamin B6 supplementation. “Vitamin B6 may not only encourage better endogenous synthesis of CoQ10 but also decrease the homocysteine concentration, which is particularly notable because homocysteine concentration was unchanged after coenzyme Q10 supplementation.”

High homocysteine levels in blood are believed to increase the chance of CAD, Alzheimer’s disease and osteoporosis.

Some of our favorite CoQ10 products are rejuvila’s Elemental HeartX and Garden of Life’s RAW CoQ10, while we like RAW B-Complex from Garden of Life and BioActive Vitamin B from Terry Naturally for vitamin B6.

Probiotic Studies with Promising Results

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Green Tea and Digestive Cancer

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hile most research on green tea has focused on its potential benefits for reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and certain cancers and helping with weight management, there is now another reason to pass the teapot. Research published in the October 2012 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that regular green tea consumption may reduce the incidence of digestive cancers, including cancers of the stomach, esophagus and colorectum.

Researchers found that the risk of all digestive cancers combined was reduced by 17 percent among women who were regular (three cups a week for more than six months) green tea drinkers.

Further reductions in risk were connected with an increased level of tea drinking.

Tea time, anyone?

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f you are straining to attain good health, recent scientific studies show probiotic strains could help, especially when it comes to weight control and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

The results of a double-blind, placebocontrolled clinical trial, published in the Journal of Functional Foods on October 9, 2012, shows that probiotic consumption may improve energy metabolism and help reduce body fat levels by up to 4 percent.

Researchers state, “Consumption of Lactobacillus amylovorus or Lactobacillus fermentum bacteria as probiotics may assist in reducing the development of obesity, since these bacteria may confer modifications to energy handling within the host.” Or in other words, “Present results suggest that both LF and LA probiotic treatments are capable of inducing shifts in body composition.”

New research, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2012, suggests that a daily dose of a Lactobacillus reuteri may help reduce levels of the “bad” cholesterol, while also helping lower total cholesterol. Although this was a small-scale study, the results are promising.

Essential Nutrients

Vitamin D— A Key Supplement for Winter

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here’s no doubt that calcium and vitamin D go together—which is why every supplement user should strive to combine the two. Vitamin D, however, we are learning, has all sorts of healthy benefits, especially at this time of year. Indeed, according to a 2012 article in the Scandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation, “The role of vitamin D in skeletal health is well established, but more recent findings have also linked vitamin D deficiency to a range of nonskeletal conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke and metabolic disorders including diabetes. Cognitive impairment and dementia must now be added to the list.”

Resources

Daily D from Coral LLC is available at health food stores nationwide. To find a store in your area, call the company toll-free at 800-882-9577. We also urge you to visit the Coral LLC website at www.coralcalcium.com or www.coralllc.com for more information about Daily D and mineralrich coral-based supplements.

REFERENCES Briones TL and Darwish H. Vitamin D mitigates age-related cognitive decline through the modulation of pro-inflammatory state and decrease in amyloid burden. J Neuroinflammation. 2012 Oct 25;9(1):244.

Lazzeroni M et al. Vitamin D supplementation and cancer: review of randomized controlled trials. Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2012 Oct 12.

Tripkovic L et al. Comparison of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplementation in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 May 2.

…vitamin D intake is especially important in winter because people who are homebound or living in northern latitudes do not receive adequate sunshine exposure.

Vitamin D is found in dietary sources such as eggs, fortified milk, fish, oysters and fortified cereals, and it is often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin because as few as 10 minutes of exposure three times a week is thought to help our bodies produce vitamin D. For this reason, vitamin D intake is especially important in winter because people who are homebound or living in northern latitudes do not receive adequate sunshine exposure. Also, individuals who bundle up in winter with clothing that completely covers the body or those who use sunscreen all the time are at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Low levels of vitamin D are associated with compromised immune systems and depressive disorders, two things most people fight during the winter months, which gives us yet another reason to supplement with vitamin D.

NEW VITAMIN D RESEARCH There is a wealth of information on vitamin D in medical journals, so we culled through it and found some of the most recent research on vitamin D and your health.

Research hot off the press, published in the October 25, 2012, online issue of the Journal of Neuroinflammation, shows the neuroprotective effects of vitamin D on age-related brain changes and cognitive function. “The age-related decline in learning and memory was ameliorated by the supplementation of vitamin D,” state researchers. Vitamin D also decreased beta-amyloid (plaque in the brain connected to cognitive impairment) burden.

A review of randomized, controlled studies on vitamin D supplementation and cancer appearing in Anticancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry in October 2012, found low levels with optimal intake.

THE PREMIUM VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENT Coral LLC offers the top vitamin D supplements. We love their Coral Complex for overall calcium and vitamin D needs. If you want to use a supplement emphasizing vitamin D, then their Daily D is just the one for you. Daily D goes above and beyond; it contains both high-quality, potent vitamin D3, but it also contains coral minerals to help support your overall health. And as you may know, vitamin D plays an important role in calcium absorption.

Vitamin D 3, or cholecalciferol, is arguably the preferred source of vitamin D. In fact, research published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in May 2012 shows that vitamin D 3 is more effective at raising serum levels than vitamin D 2.

The inclusion of coral not only provides 10 percent of the recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, for calcium, but it also doubles as the flowing agent, meaning no artificial fillers, flowing agents or excipents are used. Calcium from this eco-pure, above-sea source of coral supplies 74 trace minerals that contain essential cofactors for optimal absorption and use by the body. Daily D is delivered in a very small vegetable capsule and is easy to swallow, unlike some of the things winter throws ■ your way. the doctors’ prescription for healthy living

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Holiday Recipes

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THE HEALTH NECESSITIES To get started, you’ll need to invest in some nutrition power-packed staple ingredients that are truly healthy gifts that keep on giving— Barlean’s Organic Flax Oil, Barlean’s Forti-Flax (ground flaxseed), Barlean’s Organic Chia Seeds and Barlean’s Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.

H[iekhY[i Be sure to get the very best flaxseed oil, ground flaxseed, chia seeds and coconut oil! Barlean’s Organic Flaxseed Oil, Forti-Flax, Organic Chia Seeds and Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil are available at health food stores nationwide. For more information, visit www.barleans.com or call 800-445-3529.

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FLAXSEED FLAVOR AND HEALTH Flaxseed oil is nature’s richest plant source of omega-3s. It’s loaded with alpha-linolenic acid, which is a fatty acid that promotes healthy inflammation levels in the body. Barlean’s Organic Flaxseed Oil is Ivy and Andrew’s brand of choice—and our recommendation too. The Barlean’s family has been making flaxseed oil the longest and as the largest purveyor of flaxseeds in North America, they receive select premium organic seeds—arguably the finest flaxseeds in the world.

This is particularly important when it comes to cooking and flavor. “Barlean’s has a distinct nutty flavor, which makes a marked difference in every recipe,” says Ivy. The oil is cold-pressed and dated for freshness. The ground flaxseed in Barlean’s Forti-Flax is a recipe favorite, especially for baked goods and pie crusts. The flaxseeds themselves are an abundant source of omega-3s and an excellent source of fiber and lignans, which help with hormone balance.

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Chocolate Chia Cookies

CHIA—CHOCK-FULL OF NUTRITION! Ivy and Andrew are also big fans of Barlean’s Organic Chia Seeds. Chia seeds are a whole, vegetarian superfood naturally rich in omega-3s, dietary fiber, protein and amino acids. They are revered as a natural appetite suppressant and offer fantastic nutrition—including many vitamins and trace minerals. The mild tasting seed offers a boost of nutrition to a host of recipes, including baked goods, smoothies, juices, salads and more.

CUCKOO FOR COCONUT OIL Barlean’s Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is one of the tastiest and healthiest oils you can bake with— and very different from refined coconut oil. Ivy and Andrew like that Barlean’s goes to great lengths to ensure a quality product by using only handselected coconuts fresh off the tree at the height of freshness and nutritional value. “The oil has a light, delicious flavor that works well in stir frys and baked goods,” Ivy tells us. Unlike the saturated fat from animal foods, plant-based extra-virgin coconut oil that has not been refined (the “cleanest” form) contains disease-fighting phytonutrients that are only found in plant foods. Coconuts are also rich in lauric acid, which has very powerful anti-bacterial/antiviral properties and is known to support a healthy immune system and even facilitate brain function.

Coconut oil has a mild taste that is perfect for cookies, pancakes and cakes—it’s also an excellent replacement for butter!

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Clean Cuisine Chocolate Chia Cookies Bake a batch of these for the office, a neighbor or with your kids. Healthy never tasted so good!

1½ cups raw almonds 8 pitted dates 2 cups barley flour ¼ cup Barlean’s Organic Chia Seeds ½ cup Barlean’s Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, softened ½ cup real maple syrup ½ teaspoon unrefined sea salt ½ cup vegan mini chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Put the almonds in a food processor and process into crumbs. Transfer almond crumbs to a large mixing bowl.

Put the dates in the food processor and pulse 6 to 7 times, or until dates are well ground. Add the dates to the almonds.

3. To the mixing bowl, add the barley flour, chia seeds, coconut oil, maple syrup and salt. Combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon. Form the mixture into tablespoonful balls and space them evenly on a large cookie sheet. Using your index finger, make an indent in each cookie. Fill each cookie with 4 or 5 mini chocolate chips.

4. Bake cookies for 18 minutes. The cookies should be done at this point, but the chocolate will not be totally melted. As soon as you remove the cookies from the oven, take the back of a spoon and gently press down on the chocolate so that it melts. Set the cookies aside to cool and harden for at least 15 minutes before eating.

Blake’s Healthy Gingerbread Pancakes These are perfect for a holiday breakfast with kids! I named these rich, toasty, and slightly spicy cakelike gingerbread pancakes after my son just because he loves them so very much.

I’ve been serving them for Christmas morning for years now (in fact, the photo below was taken about 3 years ago for my cookbook) but one of the best things about them is that you can make them in advance and then freeze so you don’t have to cook on Christmas morning. If you have kids in the house and want to do something extra special, just cut the cooked pancakes with a gingerbread cookie cutter before serving. A little drizzle of molasses is also a sweet touch!

YIELDS APPROXIMATELY 10 GINGERBREAD PANCAKES 1½ cups white whole wheat flour ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons Barlean’s Forti-Flax (ground flaxseed) 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 cage-free organic omega-3 eggs ½ cup canned pumpkin 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

1 cup hemp milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Barlean’s Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and baking powder.

2. In a blender, add the eggs, pumpkin, ginger, hemp milk and vanilla extract; process until smooth and creamy. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

3. Lightly oil a heavy skillet with extra virgin coconut oil. When the oil is hot, ladle about ¼ cup batter into the center of the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes each side, or until both sides are golden brown. Repeat process with remainder of the batter.

Garbanzo Bean Bread Triangles Bring these to a holiday party—or serve them at your own!

Finally, an appetizer that tastes rich, but feeds your body pure healthy fuel.

YIELDS 8 SERVINGS 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained (look for BPA-free Eden Organic brand) ¼ cup Barlean’s Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1 organic pastured egg ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened hemp milk 2 teaspoons raw honey 1 cup white whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon unrefined sea salt Optional: Barlean’s Organic Flax Oil for dipping 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with extra virgin olive oil.

2. Place the chickpeas, oil, egg, hemp milk and honey in a blender. Process until smooth and creamy.

3. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a mediumsize bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to combine.

4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan; use the back of a spoon to spread the mixture evenly across the pan. Bake for approximately 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Andrew Larson, MD, FACS, FASMBS., is a board-certified general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, he serves as part of the affiliate faculty of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the JFK Medical Center and the Schmidt College of Biomedical Science at Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Larson presently serves as medical director for JFK Medical Center’s Bariatric Wellness and Surgical Institute and as president of the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Ivy Larson is an American College of Sports Medicinecertified Health Fitness Specialist, bestselling author, TV personality, recipe developer, “Clean Cuisine” cooking instructor and founder of www.CleanCuisine.com.

5. Allow bread to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. To serve, cut into wedges (triangles). Optional: Serve with flax oil for dipping.

Blake’s Healthy Gingerbread Pancakes

Garbanzo Bean Bread Triangles

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Good & Green

Good News for the Planet

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arth Friendly Products, the maker of ECOS, the world’s top-selling green laundry detergent, opened its sparkling new, ultra-green Southeastern Division manufacturing facility in Opa-locka, Florida, this November.

The gala included a “green carpet” ribbon cutting and luncheon, with well-wishers including actress Jenna Elfman of the TV hit Dharma & Greg, Congressman Gus Bilirakis and other Florida politicians and dignitaries. To top off the gala, Earth Friendly Products continued its commitment to the local community by presenting a check to the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, one of the top-rated pediatric medical facilities in America.

Kelly, Van and John Vlahakis make the opening of Earth Friendly Products Opa-locka, Florida, facility official.

The state-of-the-art facility designed by a LEED-certified architect surpasses the highest environmental construction standards for energy efficiency and pollution control. Solar panels deliver clean, renewable power and make the facility energy self-sufficient, while water-andenergy-efficient appliances and occupancy sensors are just a few of the distinctive features that make the new plant an environmental hallmark for South Florida.

The facility represents another step forward in Earth Friendly Products’ commitment to incorporate the very latest advancements in environmental technology. The company’s five regional plants are strategically located across the United States to keep their carbon footprint low and to support a multitude of local economies.

A strong commitment to pursuing excellence in product research and development is a vital part of the heritage of Earth Friendly Products. “The inspiration behind the creation of our company was our own children and grandchildren,” said Dr. Van Vlahakis. “We wanted to provide a legacy of environmental responsibility and a commitment to the development of products that would pose no harm to people or animals. For decades, we have striven to keep that promise to future generations and we will continue to keep our pledge as we provide products that people can trust and depend on.”

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Getting Down to “Green” Business

A Conversation with JOEL MAKOWER of GreenBiz.com

DAVID STEINMAN What do you think of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting?

JOEL MAKOWER Reporting on sustainability has become table stakes for larger companies; there are 600 or so published every year. But reporting is a beginning, not an end, of a process. Most companies believe that publishing a corporate social responsibility (CSR) or sustainability report is a box they need to check— then they're done. But it really should be the start of a process: What did we learn? What information did we lack? Where are we doing better (or worse) than expected? By asking such questions, and gauging feedback from others, a CSR report can become a critical tool companies can use to continually up their game.

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Do you sometimes feel that it is as if the green business and fossil fuel business sectors are operating in parallel universes?

Oil, coal and natural gas companies are working hard to squeeze every nickel of profit they can out of their operations for as long as possible—that's what capitalism encourages—so they are on a different path than the world of sustainable business. A growing number of companies are recognizing that their ability to operate over the long term is directly linked to their ability to get off of fossil fuels.

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more. That's a far cry from the usual view of green business as “doing well by doing good.”

In my speeches and presentations, I often show a slide containing the logos of two dozen or so companies—from every sector and across multiple continents. What do they have in common? They all had to restate their earnings downward as a result of supply-chain disruptions or price changes.

What does that have to do with sustainability? In a world where floods in Thailand can disrupt the hard-drive market for more than a year; in a world where a “superstorm” on the East Coast can cause tens of billions of dollars of business disruption, even shut down stock exchanges; in a world where more frequent and severe droughts, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other weather can wreak economic chaos—companies can no longer view sustainability as a “nice to do” activity.

And investors are starting to see that. There are several efforts underway to encourage and persuade companies to report and disclose more information about their readiness to conduct business in a world of climate change, dwindling natural resources, and increased demands for energy.

Another thing we’re focusing on is very exciting: a technology revolution in which data is making buildings, vehicles and energy systems ever smarter and more efficient. We call this technology convergence VERGE, and we've been producing events on this topic for the past two years. It's a mash-up of sustainability and technology, and it’s gaining a lot of excitement. You'll be hearing more about this in the coming months and years.

Natural and Organic Beauty Care

Best Botanical Formulas to Nourish Lackluster Locks

by Julie Powell

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inter weather can wreak havoc on your hair. And while beanies and hats are functional and stylish ways to cover up untamed hair, don't you want to fix the problem rather than hide it? Whether your hair is dry and brittle, weighed down with oil, or somewhere in between, consider an herbal formulation to naturally correct your hair’s imbalance. The foremost formulator of natural shampoos and conditioners comprised solely of natural botanicals is Aubrey Organics, Inc. For more than 40 years, the company has been perfecting the art of natural skin and hair care.

Aubrey is pure. Unlike many leading conventional shampoos and conditioners that use harmful ingredients tested on animals, Aubrey’s hair care line is never tested on animals and is free of harsh chemicals, fragrances and additives that may compromise your health. Instead, the company relies on botanicals, plant proteins, natural herbal oils, fruit acids and other fine ingredients to create beautiful, healthy hair that is subtly fragrant. What’s more, Aubrey has a solution for every hair type.

NORMAL HAIR–Most days are good hair days for you, but that doesn’t mean that you should ignore your tresses. Improve and maintain your hair's natural moisture balance with these nutrient-packed formulas for normal hair.

Aubrey’s GPB Glycogen Protein Balancing shampoo and conditioner are perfect for all hair types. They come in three natural scents: original, rosemary peppermint, and lavender ylang ylang. The shine-enhancing moisturizing herbal oils smooth hair fiber and infuse your hair with vitamins to leave it full, lustrous and lightly fragrant. Soy and milk proteins help strengthen and mend hair, while organic aloe and shea butter replenish any lost moisture and soften texture on unruly hair days.

OILY HAIR–Oily hair can be caused by any variety of factors from using too many styling prod-

ucts, shampooing too often and hormonal imbalance. This is why having a shampoo and conditioner that work hard is vitally important.

Rebalance and revive oily, limp, lackluster hair that starts looking dull by the middle of the day with Green Tea Clarifying Shampoo and Green Tea Finishing Cream Rinse.

Organic green tea and nettle extract deliver nutrients and tone the scalp to help cut down on unwanted oil. Almond protein is employed to restore volume and manageability. All Aubrey shampoos give your hair a deep cleanse without overdrying, and their lightweight conditioning rinses infuse vital nutrients and leave hair hydrated, shiny and full from the morning meeting through evening happy hour.

DRY HAIR–Winter’s cold, dry air and an abundance of static electricity causes hair to become frizzy. One of the best ways to smooth your fly aways is through hydration. Aubrey’s Island Naturals Replenishing shampoo and conditioner is a perfect duo to restore moisture and tame brittle, frizzy, hard-to-handle hair.

Mango and organic shea butters provide hydration for parched locks, while organic coconut milk locks in moisture and leaves hair visibly soft and easy to style. As if these restorative properties weren’t enough, a hint of allspice—coupled with the mango and coconut— adds an exotic scent that reminds you of warmer weather and island getaways.

This winter, truly nourish your locks. Let your hair look and feel fabulous with Aubrey’s shampoos and conditioners—just try not to let it go to ■ your head!

Resources

Aubrey Organics, Inc. hair care products are available at health food stores nationwide. For more information or to find a store in your area, visit www.aubrey-organics.com or call 800-282-7394.

NuStyle Organic Hairspray

NuStyle Organic Hair-Smoothing Serum

Do you like to keep your hairstyle looking great but hate the artificial feel and smell of conventional hairsprays? Spritz with this plant-based spray made with certified organic ingredients instead. It smoothes hair fiber to prevent frizzing and adds shine, while organic evening primrose oil and aloe detangle and lightly condition hair.

This moisture-replenishing serum is perfect for those times when your hair could use a little deep conditioning. Jojoba oil and other plant-based certified organic ingredients reduce frizzing and help repair damaged ends. Quinoa protein penetrates the cuticle and helps bind separated layers back together for greater luster and styling ease. Use to help protect hair from heat damage caused by hair dryers, straighteners and curling irons.

Coming Clean Make a difference by avoiding products that contain dangerous chemicals and support the companies who do!

How well do you know the products you’re bringing into your home?

Visit www.GreenPatriotism.com and test your knowledge on safe products with our Coming Clean quiz. Sign up for our newsletters and follow our progress to see if the brands you are currently using meet our exclusive safe and healthy guidelines.

Imagine Your World with Less Chemical Toxicity

We’re connecting shoppers with green consumer product resources so they can use their purchasing power to choose products that will help protect human health and the environment. By introducing shoppers to safe products they can avoid supporting companies that use toxic ingredients that are detrimental to human health and the environment.

Chemical Crackdown— Consumer Product Safety in Action

We’re working to reduce the amount of chemical toxins in consumer products to make them safer and reduce environmental pollution. In 2007, we began testing a variety of personal care and household cleaning products for the presence of the petrochemical carcinogen 1,4-dioxane. Ethoxylation is a cheap shortcut process many companies use to provide mildness to harsh cleaning ingredients. This process requires the use of the cancer-causing petrochemical ethylene oxide, which generates 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct. 1,4-dioxane is considered a contaminant and therefore not listed on product labels.

Thanks to annual press conferences announcing the results of this testing and subsequent lawsuit from the California Attorney General’s office, many leading companies have reformulated their products to eliminate or reduce 1.4dioxane. However, too many leading brands still contain this toxic chemical.

The Smart Shopper’s Guide to Everything

Today, the Coming Clean campaign is using a wide variety of metrics to evaluate and rate products. Products are given either a red, yellow or green light rating for health, environment and company standards. This includes but is not limited to products such as shampoos for dioxane; cleaners for butyl cellosolve; and lead in food and other products. Our goal is to DISHWASHING SOAP make it easier to provide you with the information you Clorox Green Earth Friendly SAFE need to make a meaningful shopping decision for our Works Natural Products Ultra Citrus Magic 100% Dishwashing Dishmate precious planet.

Natural Dish Liquid Liquid Free & Clear Seventh The sample to the left features dish soaps that were Mrs. Meyer’s Life Tree Citrus Generation Clean Day Liquid Fresh Dish Soap Natural Dish tested for 1,4-dioxane. Products with no trace of 1,4 dioxDish Soap Liquid ane are listed as SAFE. Products with less than 5 parts per Joy Ultra Method Go Naked million (ppm) are listed as CAUTION (use sparingly) and CAUTION Concentrated Naturally Derived Ajax Dish Liquid products with more than 5 ppm are listed as AVOID. Dishwashing Liquid Ultra Concentrate ■

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Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol—My Go-to, Medicine Cabinet Essential!

by Kim Henderson, Managing Editor

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remember the first time a friend told me to take “colloidal silver.” I was coming down with a cold. It was more than ten years ago and the idea seemed strange to me at first. Taking an herbal supplement or vitamins, I could understand, but a metal? It didn't make sense until I learned more about silver working here at Healthy Living. I discovered that silver has unique natural antimicrobial properties that make it invaluable in today’s world of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In fact, modern medicine uses silver as an effective antimicrobial agent in a variety of applications, including wound and burn dressings, urinary catheters and endotracheal breathing tubes. Its anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties make it a great first-aid solution. Today, I’m a full-hearted silver convert because I have experienced first hand, silver’s amazing immune-boosting, antimicrobial and regenerative benefits, which I will share with you. But first, I cannot express enough how important it is to choose the right kind of silver product in order to get great results.

Kim Henderson and her daughter.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SILVER Science has found that in order to work symbiotically with the body to support immune health and antimicrobial and regenerative activity, silver must be delivered as an unbound and positively charged ion (Ag1+), or charged nanoparticle (Ag(n)1+). This is important because these silver ions or nanoparticles are biologically active or “bio-active.” Bioactive silver products work the best. Avoid colloidal preparations made with neutral silver (Ag), or salts, proteins, compounds or stabilizers—all of which serve to degrade and limit the bio-activity of the silver. Particle size (smaller is better) and particle energy are also important to maximize antimicrobial activity. Sovereign Silver Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol and Silver First Aid Gel meet all the criteria of a great silver product. They are made with actively charged silver nanoparticles, and the hydrosol has a 96 percent concentration of positively charged silver ions suspended in pharmaceutical-grade purified water. They are my brand of choice.

IMMUNE SUPPORT My daughter and I rely on the immune support Sovereign Silver provides. Anytime we feel we are getting sick, we take a teaspoon under the tongue and hold it 30 seconds seven times a day. If we feel a sore throat developing, we use 15 sprays of silver every hour. We rarely, if ever, get sick. Because the silver hydrosol is basically tasteless purified water, my daughter takes it easily and willingly. At her last

Nanomedicine doctor’s visit, our pediatrician said to her, “You are a really healthy girl—you have a very strong immune system!”

So how does it work? Silver bolsters the immune system by having an enhancing effect on the production of what’s called reactive oxygen species (disrupters of pathogenic microbes), which facilitates the activity of B-lymphocytes. (Lymphocytes are the white blood cells that are critical to adaptive immune response.)

ANTIMICROBIAL AND TISSUE REGENERATION ACTIVITY Positively charged silver nano and picoscalesized particles can block viral replication, penetrate the cell membrane of bacteria or fungi and enter the mitochondria, stopping reproduction. This makes silver an excellent all-around antimicrobial. What’s more, particularly with topical issues, silver reduces tissue inflammation, accelerates tissue healing and prevents scar tissue formation, thereby promoting healing while improving cosmetic appearance. We use Sovereign Silver’s First Aid Gel topically all the time. The gel is gentle and effective and has essentially replaced our over-the-counter, sting-causing antiseptics like Bactine and rubbing alcohol. If my daughter or I get a cut or a burn, we apply the silver first aid gel several times a day. I’ve been impressed with how quickly the pain of a burn diminishes within hours and how quickly skin heals. My daughter just experienced her first facial blemishes—after consistent application of the gel, they completely cleared up within three days!

The antiviral properties of silver have helped me too. I have herpes simplex virus 1—the kind that creates fever blisters on my lips a few times a year.

It’s embarrassing. Now, when a blister begins to crop up, I use silver first aid gel several times a day for a few days, and I avoid the breakout completely.

Many people also get great results using silver for toe fungus and yeast organisms such as Candida albicans.

SILVER FOR THE HOME Sovereign Silver, Silver Hydrosol and First Aid Gel are always stocked in my medicine cabinet. If you haven’t yet tried silver, pick up a bio-active silver preparation with a high content of suspended silver nanoparticles like Sovereign Silver to ensure the ■ best results!

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Sovereign Silver, Silver Hydrosol and Silver First Aid Gel are available at health food stores, natural lifestyle retailers and select natural pharmacies nationwide. Visit www.SovereignSilver.com or call 888-328-8840.

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Natural Solution

Refusing to Quit, Determined to Heal

by Rose Bloomfield

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Mackenzie Booth, riding again.

t was a lovely summer morning on June 17, 2011, when 23-year-old Mackenzie Booth was driving down a back road in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania, heading in high gear to the barn where she would meet her horses’ vet. She had been riding since she was a very little girl, when her mom would help her get on the horse. “I was training with Buck Davidson (son of the equestrian Olympic gold medalist Bruce Davidson) and had goals to train young horses and start my own business,” she says. Until… She failed to slow down enough before hitting a bump in the road, causing her to lose control of the car and slam into a boulder, which catapulted the engine through the firewall smashing her foot against the seat. In an instant, everything changed.

Mackenzie’s left calcaneus (heel) bone was shattered and her arm hung unresponsive and limp.

REFUSING TO QUIT Before the accident, horses and riding were Mackenzie’s life—her identity. She balked when the doctors told her she would not be able to ride proficiently again. All they could do was offer her prescription painkillers (only recommended for use up to 6 months due to liver damage risk) to help numb the discomfort while she rested and slowly healed to her highest potential.

Resources

Curamin is available at health food stores and natural pharmacies. For more information, visit www.europharmausa.com or call 866-807-2731.

THE PAINFUL TRUTH AND RELIEVING SOLUTION After two months of bed rest and an unsettling degree of pain, Mackenzie went back to the doctor only to learn that the area around the plate that had been inserted in her foot was infected; her body was rejecting the metal. After her second surgery, this time to remove the plate and pins, she was diagnosed with severe arthritis in her ankle.

At such a young age, Mackenzie couldn’t believe the diagnosis, and she didn’t want to risk incurring more symptoms from painkillers just to ease the suffering short-term. So she tried steroid injections; and for the first four days it worked, but on the fifth day she woke in pain, again unable to

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walk. She moved on to physical therapy and ibuprofen (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory over-thecounter drug). When the pain continued as well as her worry about long-term ibuprofen use, Mackenzie decided to take the advice of a co-worker who suggested she try a holistic approach. Mackenzie visited a health food store and the salesperson suggested a product called Curamin, a Terry Naturally brand from EuroPharma. Curamin contains a superabsorbable curcumin called BCM-95 that can be up to 10 times stronger than other curcumin. This special curcumin is blended with three other ingredients—boswellia, DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA), and nattokinase—to create an award-winning proprietary formula for effective natural pain relief. In Mackenzie's mind, there was nothing to lose.

CURAMIN—NEW HOPE WITH TRADITIONAL MEDICINE The results were profound. Just a couple of days of supplementing with Curamin and Mackenzie could walk without pain again. “It was amazing. I could get up in the morning and walk right away,” she says with true excitement. Curcumin is the active chemical in the ayurvedic herb turmeric, which has been valued for centuries for its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also a staple spice and food in East Indian cuisine. Scientific research validates the traditional use of curcumin.

A July 2012 article in The Wall Street Journal notes that curcumin in turmeric is “favored by some for joint pain.” While, a study published in the March 2006 issue of the Journal of Natural Products shows that curcumin may help to relieve pain symptoms and protect against other disorders like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pancreatitis and cancer. It is for good reason that this ancient herb is gaining public and scientific attention in the western world.

After a month of taking Curamin, Mackenzie is thrilled. “I take it three times a day. It’s amazing that this pill, that’s all natural, is helping my foot,” she says. The best part is, she’s back on her horse and riding full-time. With a check-up scheduled in January with her surgeon, she says she can’t wait to tell him about Curamin so he can recommend “this awesome all-natural alternative” to ■ others who are in pain.

Men’s Health

Address Your Low-T and Low Immunity with Mdrive Plus

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f you’re feeling lethargic, achy and unmotivated, experiencing diminished results from exercising, seeing more pudge around your middle, and feeling less sexual, then you may be experiencing decreased levels of testosterone, or Low T. Testosterone levels in men begin to decline at an average of 1.25 percent per year. This decrease in testosterone production is a growing concern for men over 40, who are feeling the effects of old age and not being able to perform or feel like they used to. Men suffering from andropause, a declining level of testosterone, have found that Mdrive Plus is the non-prescription answer they have been seeking.

Mdrive Plus offers all the amazing benefits of Mdrive Classic formula—including increased testosterone, energy boosts and more strength, stamina and endurance—while also enhancing overall well-being with added powerful ingredients.

Gary Kehoe, Mdrive's inventor, decided to create Mdrive Plus to give men who enjoy the original formula an extra health boost.

Adding to the classic formula’s blend of natural herbal extracts to create synergy is cordyceps, an adaptogen that oxygenates microcirculation and enables people to use oxygen in their blood more efficiently; damiana, known for its nearly instantaneous libido-enhancing, energizing effects; maca for hormone support; and maitake for immune health. Mdrive Plus adds five clinicallyproven ingredients: ✛ Testofen™ is a fenugreek extract that helps increase healthy free testosterone levels. It is rich in saponins known to promote healthy libido and testosterone functions. A study, published in the September 2011 issue of Phytotherapy Research, shows men taking Testofen

FENUGREEK, the seed— *Mdrive contains Testofen™, a fenugreek seed extract clinically proven to promote healthy free testosterone levels by allowing men to naturally regain what they’ve been losing. The only side effect—an increase in sexual desire. Could be worse.

CORDYCEPS, the mushroom—In human cardiovascular studies, cordy-

twice a day for six weeks experienced a more than 25 percent increase in sex drive. ✛ L-Optizinc® is a unique form of methioninebound zinc, an essential trace mineral required for numerous vital cell functions, including growth and development, reproduction, digestion, and for proper brain, nerve, vision and immune function. ✛ Selenium Select ® also provides immune and cell support. Selenium is incorporated into proteins to make selenoproteins, which are important antioxidant enzymes. Recent studies explore selenium’s protective properties against cancer, heart disease and autoimmune disorders. ✛ Setria ® is glutathione, which provides an antioxidant and immune boost, while helping with detoxification. Glutathione is present in every cell and is the body's primary defense against free radicals. ✛ Zychrome® is a chromium supplement that contributes to healthy glucose function. This brand of chromium dinicocysteinate is a unique, patent-pending, next-generation chromium complex. Preliminary clinical data from a 90day, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study showed that Zychrome may be twice as effective as chromium picolinate in helping support healthy insulin levels.

In addition to regular workouts, eating a wellbalanced diet and getting a full night’s sleep, a high-quality testosterone supplement like Mdrive Plus can give you the edge you have been looking for to help with your Low T and promote optimal health. ■

ceps enhanced blood supply to the organs and extremities, specifically increasing blood supply to the brain, and defending the heart against stress. Cordyceps also helped maintain or support healthy cholesterol activity.

SUSTAINS ENERGY, NO CAFFEINE BUZZ—The ingredients in Mdrive increase both cellular ATP levels and

oxygen utilization. ATP is a molecule that releases energy.

This is a real increase in actual energy available to the body, unlike the perceived energy that occurs from CNS stimulants like caffeine, ephedrine and amphetamines, which ultimately result in an energy deficiency. Using cordyceps, the

Resources

Mdrive Plus from DreamBrands is available at health retailers nationwide. For more information or to find a health retailer in your area, visit www.dreambrands.com or call 888-300-9181.

REFERENCE Steels E et al. Physiological aspects of male libido enhanced by standardized Trigonella foenumgraecum extract and mineral formulation. Phytother Res. 2011 Sept;25(9):1294-1300.

3 BIG REASONS Why Healthy Living

recommends Mdrive and Mdrive Plus It naturally increases free testosterone It increases strength, stamina and focus It’s natural—no steroids, hormones or side effects!

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double effect of increased ATP and better oxygen utilization go hand in hand, providing more fuel to burn.

MDRIVE’S SYNERGISTIC BLEND also features maitake, maca, American ginseng, ashwagandha and coleus extracts.

MDRIVE CONTAINS NO HORMONES OR STEROIDS

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Olesya Rulin Where were you born?

In a small town outside of Moscow, Russia.

Where do you live now? Los Angeles.

What is your astrological sign?

Pisces.

Are you vegetarian?

No, I’m a pescetarian.

What’s your favorite exercise?

Pop Physique and yoga.

How often do you exercise?

Five days a week.

What was your first acting role?

A Disney commercial.

What’s your favorite healthy snack?

Raw almonds. I eat tons of them!

What’s your favorite sinful pleasure?

It’s actually healthy too—persimmons. But I eat a lot of them!

What’s the most important thing you’ve learned about health?

You are what you eat.

Cliché, but true!

What do you have for breakfast?

I have a green drink

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with celery, cucumber, kale, spinach, pear or apple, ginger and lemon.

Or I have a coffee with coconut milk.

Do you try to buy organic? Yes, at all costs. It’s very important to me.

How do you rejuvenate?

Sleep. I also find a day outside at the beach with my boyfriend and dogs totally rejuvenating. We surf and meditate at a special place in Malibu.

What do you admire about Pixie Dexter, the pop star you play in MTV’s Underemployed?

She may not be the most talented, but she is a brilliant business woman. I admire her business smarts.

What do you love most about the holidays?

Well, I’m Russian, and my family doesn’t really celebrate Christmas— we celebrate New Year’s. I love cooking a big feast for several days and spending time with family. It’s a similar celebration to Chinese New Year.

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Crème de la Shave from Aubrey Organics, Inc., is amazing—it’s so smooth and you only need a little bit. The best natural shave creme I’ve used!

I love Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract, because you get all of aged garlic’s health benefits without the aftermath of garlic breath. It has no smell!

French Secret’s Anti-Aging Fluid makes the fine lines around my eyes disappear. When I apply it at night, my eyes look refreshed and moisturized in the morning. And it smells like heaven!

Coral LLC Coral White toothpaste works wonderfully as it has no artificial foaming effect, and the whitening is not damaging to my teeth. And it makes my breath fresh.

I love, love, love Eco-Dent Tooth Powder! I used tooth powder as a child and having it now as an adult reminds me why it’s so great. It foams from the baking soda, and my teeth feel so clean after and my breath stays fresh for hours!

GreenShield Organic’s Biodegradable Surface Wipes are awesome. The vinegar base cleans easily and wonderfully, and I really appreciate not worrying about the “wipe” waste since they are biodegradable.

Bragg Live Foods Liquid Aminos are yum, yum, yum! A healthy flavoring, it’s great on my fish and in my pho (a Vietnamese soup).

My brother and I are addicted to Earth Friendly Products’ Dishmate Lavender Dishwashing Liquid. Dishmate makes the dishes come out cleaner and spot-free, much better than the chemical-filled competitors.

Beauty Without Cruelty’s Rosemary-Mint Tea Tree Oil Shampoo invigorates my scalp and smells lovely.

Cran-Gyn is a synergized combination of probiotics and cranberry extract. I can’t get enough of cranberries because they are so good for us and protective against UTIs. CranGyn is easy to include with my other supplements.

Sovereign Silver is a great product that comes from a pure and natural source. Its antimicrobial properties help fight infections and speeds healing.

IcyHeat Lavender Noni Lotion is a wonderful product to use after a killer workout!

It helps keep my muscles loose the morning after a workout.

I suffer from migraines and have to take pretty strong stuff to make it through the day. Having Curamin in my bag eases the pain long enough for me to get home and relax.

I love Spry Dental Xylitol Gum because it's natural and tastes fresh and clean.

Look for Olesya in MTV’s Underemployed and Lifetime’s Expecting Mary this December—and in the independent feature film Family Weekend with Kristin Chenoweth and Matthew Modine next spring.

Anti-Aging Secrets

Hydrating Pure Hyaluronic Acid—Best Natural Rejuvenator for Your Skin!

HA—Age-defying Nutrient for Gorgeous Skin!

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he skin is the largest organ in the body, comprising about 15 percent of its weight. We know that beauty is only skin deep, but whether you like it or not, when it comes to health and beauty, the appearance of your skin makes the crucial first and lasting impression.

ABOUT HYALURONIC ACID One of the most important contributors to youthful-looking skin is a molecule called hyaluronic acid (HA). Its function in the body is, amongst other things, to bind water and to lubricate movable parts of the body, such as joints and muscles. Its consistency and tissue-friendliness allows it to be beneficial in skin-care products as an excellent moisturizer. Because HA is one of the most hydrophilic (water-loving) molecules in nature with numerous benefits for the human body, it is described as “nature’s moisturizer.”

Although HA can be found naturally in most every cell in the body, it is found in the greatest concentrations in the skin tissue—with nearly half of the HA in our body found in the skin. It is found in both the deep underlying dermal areas as well as the visible epidermal top layers.

Young skin is smooth and elastic and contains large amounts of HA that helps keep the skin stay vibrant and healthy. HA provides continuous moisture to the skin by binding up to 1,000 times its weight in water.

As we grow older, the ability of our skin to produce HA naturally lessens. With decreasing levels of HA in the skin, so goes the ability of the skin to hold water. The result: the skin becomes drier and loses its ability to maintain its hydration. Hyaluronic acid acts as a space filler by binding to water and thus keeping the skin wrinkle-free. Unfortunately, HA also has a half-life (the time it takes for the molecule to get broken down and excreted from the body) of less than three days and possibly even as little as one day in the skin. For these reasons, replenishing the body’s natural HA allows skin to retain moisture and provides volume, form and lift.

THE HA FACIAL MIST You can now find fantastic HA facial “mists” at most health retailers. The HA mist provides refreshing hydration for softer, smoother, younger-looking skin—and it’s easy and fun to carry with you. When you feel like refreshing your skin, just a few spritzes and you’ll feel instantly revitalized. But be very careful when you select a brand. It is important to avoid potentially harmful ingredients like parabens and fragrance that can irritate skin and have a negative impact on your health. Look for HA mists made with pure hyaluronic acid that is non-animal derived.

PURE HA SERUM—EXPERIENCE THE “NATURAL” FACELIFT Additionally, your skin will be especially thankful if you pair your HA facial mist with a highpowered HA serum. Some call the results of using a good HA serum a “natural” facelift! An intensely hydrating serum rejuvenates skin from the inside out. It improves the tone and appearance of skin by enhancing the skin’s ability to retain moisture. Its light, non-oily texture soothes skin, leaving it fresh and soft while smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. And serums are highly concentrated formulas, so a little bit goes a long way. A good HA serum can also be mixed with water to help activate the moisturizing action and stretch your skin and your pocketbook.

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showing that everyday chemicals could affect brain health, overall respiratory health, general growth and development—and learning development,” Christopher recalls.

Before long, he found himself working one on one with children with behavioral issues and their families to eliminate potential environmental factors. Christopher explains, “I took a holistic approach, asking the parents questions like, what is your child eating on a daily basis? What is being used to clean your child’s sheets? What kind of shampoo is he/she using? What treatment modality is being used?

Are the parents, educators and physicians working together? I tried to find out what environmental factors could be impacting the child.” In Los Angeles, Christopher became the “go to” guy to solve the environmental link to behavioral disorders and learning delays.

In 2005, Christopher became the executive director of Healthy Child Healthy World (formerly The Children’s Environmental Health Coalition), a nonprofit organization that educates and inspires people to take action and create cleaner, greener, safer environments where children and families can flourish. And in 2007, he became a father when Jessica gave birth to their son Luke. Now a parent himself, Christopher's commitment to the cause deepened.

While the organization had terrific information from top researchers at reputable institutions, it needed to present the facts in an easier way to parents. In 2008, he authored the best-selling book Healthy Child Healthy World. The book provided educational points to parents about minimizing chemicals in the home without overwhelming them. The message found an audience and now thousands of families are making positive changes in the way they shop and live.

How important is this link between chemicals in our food, personal care products, cleaning products and the home to health? Christopher says, “I think it is one of the most serious issues of our time.” And if you look at the facts, you might agree with him. “One in 50 boys now has autism. Rates of asthma have increased to epidemic proportions in the last 20 years. It’s absurd. The American Cancer Society says that 80 percent of all cancers are not genetic—they are linked to an environmental trigger,” he explains.

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ur crew at Healthy Living recently spent a cool and windy Los Angeles afternoon with children’s environmental health advocate and co-founder (along with actress Jessica Alba) of The Honest Company, Christopher Gavigan, and his wife, actress and castmember of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy Jessica Capshaw. On top of their demanding careers, Christopher and Jessica have three young children, but they happily made time to talk to Healthy Living because of their passion for helping families to create healthier, nontoxic environments at home. For them, it’s personal.

CHILDREN, CHEMICALS AND HEALTH Christopher first became concerned about the environmental impact on children’s health in graduate school. “I did a year of graduate studies in education and then proceeded to teach fifth and sixth graders ecological sciences amidst the redwoods of Santa Cruz, California,” he explains. He observed an alarming number of students experiencing behavioral challenges such as learning delays, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). “I was fascinated by how this could happen in one generation—I remembered only one or maybe two kids in my entire school growing up who suffered from learning delays but never saw any kids with ADHD or autism,” he says. Christopher was compelled to discover what could be causing such a dramatic increase. “I found a lot of research

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JESSICA ALBA AND THE HONEST COMPANY While at Healthy Child Healthy World, Christopher found directing parents to truly safe products challenging. “Parents have limited time and a limited budget. I wanted to encourage them to get safer products, but many times what they thought was better actually was not. I got frustrated having to recommend products from several different small companies—often from other countries—to get what they needed. There just wasn’t one brand that I could say was a trusted source for many items,” Christopher explains. At the same time, Christopher worked with major American companies to vet the ingredients of their consumer products for safety.

And he was often disappointed by what he found.

In 2008, People magazine hosted a Healthy Child Healthy World book launch party for Christopher, and Jessica Alba attended. She was seven months pregnant with her first child. “She came up to me and told me ‘I live my life as healthfully as possible too’ and we kept in close contact after that,” Christopher explains. Before long, they began discussing starting a company that would create nontoxic products with pure ingredients—affordable products with a high aesthetic and sense of style. But most of all, they discussed making natural products that performed just as well, if not better, than their conventional counterparts. They set some very high standards to meet, but in early 2012, they executed that vision and The Honest Company was launched.

THE HONEST PRODUCT LINE Jessica Alba and Christopher started with products that families with young children use everyday—a full line of personal care products for babies and adults, as well as laundry and cleaning products.

With a name like The Honest Company, Christopher and Jessica knew they had to offer a brand that consumers could trust implicitly. Transparency and a commitment to sustainability at every level characterize their business practices.

Concerned consumers will be very happy to know what you will not find in any Honest Company products—phthalates, parabens, dyes and fragrance. “We use organic essential oils, but no fragrance,” says Christopher. He explains that because “fragrance” is considered proprietary, it provides a loophole for companies to add troubling ingredients such as emulsifiers, chemical preservatives and others without having to list them. “I’ve found instances in which ‘fragrance’ has included

60 non-listed ingredients,” he says. For this reason, The Honest Company will never put natural or synthetic fragrance in any of its products. The company also does not use palm oil, which has been associated with tropical deforestation and is used in most conventional cleaning products. You'll find mostly natural and organic ingredients in every product with only a few exceptions.

The same high standards have been applied to the creation of The Honest Company’s baby diapers. While they aim to get into cloth-based diapering eventually, the company offers a hybrid diaper that is super absorbent with cute printed designs that mothers love. Christopher found that the “green & conventional” diapers were disappointing and didn't meet his standards. “Often they were basically a standard diaper, but made with brown and neutral colors—and the manufacturers did not offer much transparency,” he explains. The diaper works beautifully just like a conventional diaper—giving parents a much more sustainable and safe option.

While Christopher says they use all The Honest Company products in their home, he’s a huge fan of the Honest Healing Balm, a 100 percent organic salve. “It’s great for eczema and irritated skin.

I lather my children’s faces with it every night. My daughter will not go to bed at night without putting on her balm. It gets rid of redness and is a great replacement for diaper ointment, Corticoid or Neosporin.”

And for cleaning clothing, The Honest Company offers safe, plant-based biodegradable options. Cleaning supplies include the popular dishwasher pods, but Honest’s does not look like candy as many conventional brands do— they are plain white and are completely safe. The line also includes a safe bleach alternative and a multi-purpose cleaning spray.

JESSICA CAPSHAW ON MAKING CHANGES Going green in the home with baby is not always easy. Parents have differing ideas on how green to go—and how much trouble and expense is required for vetting a home of all toxic products. In Christopher’s book Healthy Child Healthy World, his wife, Jessica Capshaw addresses the issue.

Like so many consumers, Jessica never suspected anything harmful to be in her personal care

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And of course, the Honest Company offers one of the best sustainable “green” diapers on the market.

H[iekhY[i For more information about The Honest Company, visit www.honest.com.

To learn more about Healthy Child Healthy World, visit www.healthychild.org.

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products—and did not know the serious impact on health that certain cleaning products could have. “On some level, I’m still completely flummoxed as to how there are products designed to be ‘good’ for you that actually harm you—pregnant women and babies,” she explains. “I take no credit for my greenness, I get it all from Christopher,” she says. And it hasn’t always been a smooth journey. She admits, “Sometimes I go stomping off when something beloved of mine is not a safe option. I put his feet to the fire about it. When he says ‘Don’t use that, it’s not safe or it’s harm-

Changes have spilled over into her work as well. Having had two pregnancies while working on Grey’s Anatomy three to five day a week, Jessica had to inform her hair and makeup team that she needed to use more natural products without phthalates or parabens. Thankfully, the film industry now has a few pure cosmetic and hair care lines that professional makeup artists and hair stylists can use.

When I ask what she likes best about The Honest Company, she smiles with pride and says, “Everything. Truly everything.” More specifically, she appreciates how Jessica Alba and Christopher have made the products reasonably priced. She tells me enthusiastically how she uses The Honest Company’s bath and body wash, conditioner and lip balm every day with her children. As much as the formulations, she loves the design aesthetic.

ful,’ I ask him why. Tell me why—what information is there about it?” Both Jessica and Christopher talk about how overwhelming it can be when people first realize many of their favorite brands actually have harmful ingredients. It’s difficult to let go of items that we tend to get attached to. Scents of certain lotions or shampoos may be connected to memories or certain moments of our lives. But as Jessica points out, “It’s hard to argue to keep something that is toxic.” Jessica explains that the good news and the bad news is that once you learn about what to avoid, you can never go back.

HEALTH IN THE HOME Christopher and Jessica are healthy in terms of diet and nutrition too. Buying organic, fresh and local as much as possible is a priority. “We are so lucky to have a fantastic farmer’s market near my son’s school. We actually plan our week’s meals around what’s fresh, organic and in season,” Jessica says. They always choose organic—even getting frozen organic over fresh conventional.

While Christopher is a vegetarian and has been for 20 years, Jessica eats mostly natural chicken and fresh fish and so do their children. They are big on supplements—Christopher is passionate about nutrition and natural remedies. In fact, The Honest Company plans to expand into this area in the coming year. “We take lots of probiotics for healthy digestion, whole food multivitamins and vitamin D—extra in the winter,” he says. Jessica adds that they all take calcium and a daily DHA (omega-3) supplement too. For an immune boost, they go for elderberry syrup or a colloidal silver spray. Christopher also does cleanses a couple times a year for detoxification and is looking into purchasing an infrared sauna for their home. Infrared sauna is known for its cardiovascular, detoxification and relaxation benefits.

It's clear that family is number one for Christopher and Jessica. It's evident in the lifestyle and dietary choices they make—and in the company Christopher has created with Jessica Alba.

By choosing organic and using discernment in what bath and cleaning products we bring into our homes, we can reduce some of the environmental triggers that affect health.

—Kim Henderson

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Health & Medical Freedom

The Maxam Labs office, Hood River, Oregon.

The Great Maxam Labs Raid

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n April 7th 2011 at approximately 7:20 in the morning in Hood River, Oregon, Christy Cole, daughter of James Cole, who is founder of the dietary supplement company Maxam Nutraceutics and other health businesses, was interrupted in the shower when she heard a knock at the door.

Her boyfriend answered while she went to dress. As soon as she saw it was agents from the Food and Drug Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service, accompanied by the police, she called Cole.

At the time, Christy was living nearby the TurboSonic offices, another one of Cole’s companies, located across from Maxam Labs.

“They also asked me for a key to my dad’s house. Then they asked about his safe. I said, ‘I didn’t know he had a safe.’”

She escorted them around the back of the office and unlocked the door. “They asked me to ‘step back into the driveway, step away from the door.’

And that’s when they pulled out their weapons and started raiding.”

It was later reported that there were 47 agents, most all of them armed. The raid was conducted in true gestapo-like fashion. With raised voices, the agents demanded all surveillance systems be turned off. They manhandled employees and conducted private interrogations that involved yelling and screaming. To this day, some Maxam Labs employees suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

One of the defining trends of our time is the systematic war that federal pharmaceutical police agents are waging on natural health and medical and health freedom. We’ve been reporting on The Great Maxam Labs raid by the federal government for over a year and we will continue until this injustice is remedied.

Maxam Labs sells a formula called PCA designed to help adults and children maintain healthy detoxification pathways. The formula is based on micro ferments developed from live bacterial cultures known for promoting detoxification. Healthy detoxification is good for everybody but especially key to helping support the needs of children challenged by many common behavioral disorders

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Learn more about the PCA formula from New Hope for Autism, published by Freedom Press www.freedompressonline.com, and at www.maxamlabs.com

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including those found in the autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder communities.

At Healthy Living, we have done many interviews with people or parents of children who had used PCA. We wrote the book New Hope for Autism because we felt that this information needs to be out there. To date, the book has sold thousands of copies and no doubt helped many parents to make informed health and medical choices.

We did our homework and the product showed an amazing record. We also know that this small business, employing more than a dozen people in Hood River and elsewhere across the county is what we want to encourage in our country. It is important to keep people working and sustain jobs, while also offering products that help maintain health through preventive approaches.

Yet, now the federal government decided to conduct an over the top raid.

The raid seemed to stem from a relatively common October 11, 2010, warning letter from the FDA that let the company know it needed to clean up some of the labeling on its products and website.

Cole’s legal team began working on the alterations and informed the FDA. These types of letters are serious and meant to help the company to comply, creating a sense of teamwork not enemy versus enemy. But when we went to the FDA to ask about the raid, they refused comment.

Turbosonic manager Denise Jiminez came to work and saw the other employees standing by their cars. “I started reading labels on their vests: FBI, FDA, IRS.” Denise knew that, “Maxam was sent a warning letter way back, but I wondered what they were doing at TurboSonic?” She walked into the office and all desks were packed with agents. They looked at her. One said, “Don’t sit down. Come sit in the back room. License, please.” Denise sat “with an officer for an interrogation for 20 minutes.”

“They took all of our customer files … downloaded and broke our hard drives. If they couldn’t take it off, they would rip it out of the computer. It looked like a hurricane went through our offices. I thought they had full control. I didn’t know any better.” She thought, “Well, it’s the government; they’re authority.”

Says Cole, “As you know we have been selling our supplements to thousands of dedicated customers for over a decade, with few complaints and certainly no ill effects but with a steady stream of appreciative notes from our customers. Indeed our

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bankers have told my lawyer that they have rarely seen such a satisfied customer base measured by the remarkably low charge-back rate, i.e., those customers who, after paying for something by credit card, decide to reverse the charge because they don’t like what they bought. Indeed we thought we were one of those small businesses that government politicians are always saying they want to protect, because we employ about a dozen people in all, sustain those jobs and thus help the economy by selling a product that many, many people truly love and appreciate. So great is the appreciation that many hundreds of our customers had sent us testimonials for us to print and post on our websites, telling the public how well our products have worked for them and their loved ones in various ways.

“However, in October 2010 we at Maxam Labs received a FDA warning letter telling us that even if the testimonials we post are absolutely true, the FDA does not like them and we must remove them. We were surprised that the government could or even would want to curtail such honest communications.

But, we responded to the warning letter within several days by taking down all the many testimonials.

At great expense we also hired FDA compliance attorney to re-label all products so that in all respects we could do things as the FDA wished. While we did this, we took our website down for six months just to be sure we were not offending the FDA. Our customers kept using our products—at least that part had not changed.

“Then on April 7, 2011, the FDA, the FBI, and the IRS, along with a contingent of U.S. marshals, raided us. Four locations were raided simultaneously without warning: my home, my Gym, Maxam Labs and Turbosonic USA. Eight federal warrants had been issued charging, “money laundering” and “racketeering.” In total the agents took about $2 million worth of assets, including Turbosonic machines, Maxam products, money and the contents of the safe in my home. They also took more than 220 boxes of files, customer records, invoices, and personal files, including files marked, “Attorney Client Privileged Information.”

“All computer files on all computers and servers were downloaded or the hard drives were removed and taken. Incidentally, this included the files and property of TurboSonic, USA, which sells our sonic exercise machine, manufactured in Korea and imported with all appropriate import approvals, including those from the FDA. Yet Turbo sonic had received absolutely no FDA warning letter.

“Then, in what can only be called a terrible

waste of taxpayer money, all of our products were repeatedly tested for narcotics and other controlled substances. The federal chemist who performed those test has reported that no illegal substances were found, not a trace.”

Notwithstanding this, to date nothing has been returned other than the files marked “attorney client privileged information,” which took four months to be returned.

Next, on September 28, 2011, the government struck again. This time it went into five business bank accounts and personal accounts and seized all the money in them.

“Finally, a small local bank allowed us to open an account so we have stayed alive.”

Next, in December 2011 the government struck again, this time seizing a home he had purchased for his daughter in Northern California, and seizing a company pick-up truck they use for moving the Turbosonic machines in the Oregon and Washington area.

So where do we stand today?

“After over a year of raids, bank deposit and property seizures, the gutting of the websites, and the closing of their banking operations, the armed raid, and having the FBI, IRS, and the FDA charging around a half-dozen, unarmed law-abiding citizens who work for us as if they were heavily armed terrorists, we are surviving. There are no drugs in our products, we have worked to comply with the FDA—which by the way recently came into our offices for an FDA GMP compliance inspection, and made suggestions that we are following to the letter. There are no federal crimes justifying this incredible overkill.

“The feds know that they cannot keep all that they seized, valued at about $2 million, by simply showing that we previously violated some FDA regulation. The law does not allow that. In order to keep what they have taken from us, literally our life’s work, they must go to court and prove that we have committed fraud on our customers and used the United States mails or interstate wire communications to do so. They did so, with great fanfare by filing a complaint alleging mail fraud/wire fraud.

“To fight this injustice, we hired a former federal prosecutor from Boston, John Markham of Markham & Read, who has had 30 years of experience prosecuting and defending fraud cases, teaching law and advising on FDA matters. He immediately filed denials of all the charges, demanded a jury trial and asked for the entire process to be on a fast track. Incredibly, the government wants to move slowly now.

All 220 customer files were seized by federal agents.

Markham asked for a trial in May, the government wants to wait until at least November, incredibly saying they need more time to prove their case.”

“It has now been over 20 months since the great raid, and as we learned in the deposition process, this federal investigation has been ongoing since April 2010 — 32 months ago. To this date I have never been questioned, audited, asked to give a statement, or even deposed. Just standing by, trying to stay in business and watching the federal government slowly destroy my businesses of 22 years, that have only helped people, brought millions of dollars into our small Oregon town, and I must say, paid plenty in taxes.

Cole says, “This whole business reminds me of the wicked Red Queen in Alice in Wonderland, who started the trial of Alice in that landmark story with the decree: ‘Verdict now, trial later!’ I must say that, just like Alice in Wonderland, I feel like I have fallen through a crazy rabbit hole to a land unlike the one I thought I lived in, where people were not even given a trial before their assets are taken from them at gunpoint. My lawyer has said he is eager for this trial where the government will have to prove the fraud they have claimed or give back all our property. The sooner this trial the better.”

Maxam Labs continues to stay in business, bolstered by the loyalty of tens of thousands of customers who have seen the results themselves from PCA. But the real issues of health and medical freedom must be defended. As Martin Luther King, Jr., observed, “Where there is injustice for one, there is ■ injustice for all.”

JWa[ 7Yj_ed Visit www.signon.org and search for “Jim Cole” and “Oregon” to sign a petition.

Your signature will urge the President and Congress to stop the FDA’s malicious persecution of Jim Cole.

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Shopping for a Precious Planet

Protect Your Kids from Pod Poisoning Just because it looks like candy, doesn’t mean it is candy.

How many times have we heard that old saying?

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aundry pods have become the latest craze in the highly competitive laundry product category. These candy-colored laundry packets were introduced in the U.S. market in 2010, and multiple manufacturers now sell them.

Pods make laundry more convenient.

You pop one into the load, and the watersoluble membrane dissolves. But when that pod dissolves, it liberates what some experts suspect may be a toxic brew.

During May and early June 2012, the Carolinas Poison Center and the Poison Control Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia received four reports of children with vomiting, mental status changes and respiratory distress after ingesting the contents of laundry deterSafety Tip gent pods.

To children, laundry detergent In May 17, 2012, Centers pods might look like candy. Parents and caregivers should keep laundry deter- for Disease Control and gent pods, as well as other household Prevention and the Americleaning products, out of reach and out of can Association of Poison sight of children. Health-care providers Control Centers (AAPCC) should be aware that exposure to laundry detergent from pods might be associated began tracking and characwith adverse health effects more terizing reported exposures to often than exposure to non-pod laundry detergent from pods. laundry detergents.

Within 30 days, poison centers reported 1,008 laundry detergent exposures to the National Poison Data System (NPDS), of which 485 exposures involved laundry detergent pods. Age was recorded for 481 exposures, of which 454 involved children under the age of five.

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nificant number of them experienced gastrointestinal and respiratory distress, as well as mental status changes.

CASE REPORTS FROM THE CDC Charlotte, North Carolina—In early May 2012, the Carolinas Poison Center received reports of two critically ill infants who had been exposed to laundry pods.

The first patient was aged 20 months and was found spitting after having ingested the liquid contents of a punctured laundry detergent pod. Within 10 minutes, the patient developed respiratory distress and began vomiting profusely. He then became unresponsive and exhibited seizure-like activity. The infant was then intubated and later found to have a right perihilar infiltrate on chest radiography. But within 36 hours of exposure, the patient improved and was able to be discharged.

The second patient, a 15-month-old, was brought to an emergency department due to profuse vomiting. The infant was found to have a depressed sensorium and required intubation for airway protection. The breathing tube was removed six hours later.

The child's chest radiograph was clear, and he was discharged 24 hours after the exposure. Poison center staff members followed up with the child's parents four days later and the only complaint was a sore throat. Thankfully, both infants survived because emergency aid was available.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—In early May 2012, the Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia received notification of a 17-month-old boy who had bitten into a laundry detergent pod and soon began to vomit. He developed marked somnolence and respiratory distress, requiring intubation for one day. In early June, a 10-month-old girl was sent into an ICU with vomiting, difficulty breathing and drooling after biting into a laundry detergent pod. The infant underwent an emergency endoscopy after having been found to have epiglottic swelling. She was treated with racemic epinephrine and steroids, but did not require intubation. Both

Philadelphia patients had subsequent swallowing dysfunction requiring nasogastric feeds but eventually were discharged on thickened foods with outpatient speech therapy follow-up.

CAUTION All household cleaning products have the potential to cause illness. But exposure to laundry pods is becoming an increasing health concern for a vulnerable population. The CDC notes, “It remains unclear whether the significant adverse health effects observed with laundry detergent pod exposures relate to unique ingredients, differences in pH or other chemical properties (e.g., concentration), or the delivery mechanism.” What is clear, though, is that something needs to be done.

It’s alarming to see that major brands advertise these candy-colored laundry and dishwashing pods on television.

Earth Friendly Products' Vice President, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, is one among many parents working at one of the company's six manufacturing facilities throughout the US. She notes, “We saw from the start artificial colors were going to be a disaster waiting to happen and that’s why we stay true to our principles to put people and our environment first without compromise.” And Vlahakis-Hanks has remained true to her word.

In September, Earth Friendly Products launched the very first line of child-safe, and environmentallysafe, laundry detergent pods at the 2012 Natural Products Expo in Baltimore. The internationally lauded

green company is making “green cleaning” easier than ever with their new line of pre-measured laundry and dish detergent pods. The pods are packed with the cleaning power of their best stain fighters and detergents, including ECOS, the number-one top-selling green laundry detergent in the world. ✛ ECOS Laundry Detergent Pods—The all-in-one pouches have the right amount of top-selling, ultra-concentrated ECOS, providing a deep clean that guards colors and meets Earth Friendly Products’ high environmental and sustainability standards. ✛ OXO-Brite Laundry Booster Pods—This non-chlorine bleach formula is safe for colors and harnesses the power of oxygen and enzymes to whiten, brighten and deodorize laundry. These pods work with your detergent to effectively remove stains without the use of damaging bleach. ✛ Wave Automatic Dishwasher Pods—Earth Friendly’s High Performance Wave Gel has been rated as the most effective natural auto dish product. Wave Automatic Dishwasher Pods never etch or damage and they deliver the perfect clean every time, bringing out the shine in all your dishes and glassware without the use of phosphates, chlorine or caustics.

“We are thrilled to present products that we stand behind with the utmost confidence,” says Vlahakis-Hanks. “Our new line of cleaning pods is effective, safe and green, which is the best combination to sustain a healthy family and the ■ environment.”

Signs of Laundry Pod Poisoning TABLE 1—Reported age categories among persons exposed to laundry detergent in pods or other (non-pod) packaging methods—United States, May-June 2012 Pods (n = 481)

Resources

To learn more about products that are safe and gentle and how natural ingredients impact the health of your family and environment, visit www.ecos.com.

REFERENCES Bronstein AC et al. 2010 annual report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers' National Poison Data System (NPDS): 28th annual report. Clin Toxicol 2011;49:910-41.

Celentano A et al. Accidental exposures to liquid detergent capsules [Abstract 300]. 2012 International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists; May 25-June 1, 2012; London, UK. Clin Toxicol 2012;50:353.

Davis L. Laundry detergent pods poisoning children.

ABC News. May 23, 2012. Available at http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/05/laundry-detergent-pods-poisoning-children .

Accessed October 9, 2012.

Kaciewicz R. Tide pods are not a new idea. Examiner.com. March 5, 2012. Available at http://www.examiner.com/article/tide-pods-arenot-a-new-idea. Accessed October 10, 2012.

Litovitz TL et al. 2000 annual report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic Exposure Surveillance System. Am J Emerg Med 2001;19:337-95.

McDonald RA. P&G 2012 annual report letter.

Cincinnati, OH: Procter & Gamble Company; 2012. Available at http://annualreport.pg.com/annualreport2012/file s/PG_2012_AnnualReport_letter.pdf. Accessed October 12, 2012.

McKenzie L et al. Household cleaning productrelated injuries treated in US emergency departments in 1990-2006. Pediatrics 2010;126:509.

O'Conner A. New detergent pods pose poisoning risk. New York Times. June 27, 2012. Available at http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/27/newdetergent-pods-pose-poisoning-risk. Accessed October 10, 2012.

Williams H et al. Hazard of household cleaning products: a study undertaken by the UK National Poisons Information Service. Clin Toxicol 2012;50:770-5.

Wohl J. Update 2–Tide to change pods lid over child safety concerns. Reuters. May 25, 2012.

Available at http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/ 05/25/procter-tide-idusl1e8gp9pi20120525.

Accessed October 9, 2012.

TABLE 2—Reported clinical characteristics among children aged ≤5 years exposed to laundry detergent in pods or other (non-pod) packaging methods—United States, May-June 2012 Pods (n = 454)

Non-pods (n = 511)

Non-pods (n = 414)

Age group (yrs)

No.

(%)

No.

(%)

Clinical characteristics

No.

(%)

No.

(%)

0–5

454

(94)

414

(81)

Vomiting

251

(55)

139

(34)

6–10

17

(4)

17

(3)

Coughing/choking

70

(15)

45

(11)

11–20

4

(1)

25

(5)

Eye irritation/pain

51

(11)

68

(16)

>20

6

(1)

55

(11)

Red eyes/ conjunctivitis

38

(8)

36

(9)

Drowsiness/lethargy

34

(7)

9

(2)

Nausea

26

(6)

18

(4)

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Detoxification

Why I Purchased a Sunlighten Sauna

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y book Diet for a Poisoned Planet details pesticides and industrial chemicals in our foods and beverages and how to eliminate them from

your body.

One of the key proven methods is sauna. I took more than 30 days of saunas consecutively after learning about the high levels of DDT in my own body due to eating fish contaminated

with the pesticide from the Santa Monica Bay and wrote about this in Diet for a Poisoned Planet.

Doing a study on levels of chemicals in people eating locally caught fish, I decided to test my blood too. I had levels three to four times higher than normal. Some people had levels 10 times higher, but three to four was clearly evidence of all the fishing I had done in the bay growing up along the coast. No one told us about chemicals or the drums disposed of in the Catalina Channel off Palos Verdes.

Not wanting victimhood, I decided to try to improve my health and began my sauna experience—one of the best things ever in my life. I have chased that experience but never felt comfortable tromping out to the health club for the sauna and hadn’t been able to duplicate that experience until a few weeks ago when I became the proud owner of my own Sunlighten mPulse—the Cadillac of saunas.

Even though I get to work at the best natural living magazine today, I bought my mPulse like anyone. I went to the website at Sunlighten.com.

I spoke with knowledgeable experts more than a few times and compared other brands. I asked questions. “How big should mine be for two or more people? What kind of wood? What is the LED? Can I put it outdoors? How much power is used? How proven is Solocarbon technology?”

After the helpful staff answered my questions and reading some informative reports, it became apparent that Sunlighten leaves the competition behind.

Sunlighten is the only brand with its own proven, university-validated infrared technology and has a record of good and green corporate social responsibility. Their innovative technology

The health-promoting benefits of my first Sunlighten sauna were clear and without precedent.

Creating a health sanctuary in my garden with Sunlighten.

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allows you to program for specific known infrared spectrum bands that promote areas of health for heart, detoxification, stress, relaxation, weight, pain and more.

Committing to a Sunlighten is a life changer and a supercharged commitment to health that rebalances everything at a higher level. This commitment is there daily, like a shrine. No kidding.

I bought an mPulse with enough room for three or four. Made from eco-certified woods, the sauna changed our entire home physically and with white glove treatment. We decided to use our Sunlighten outdoors as the focal point of our newly conceived home. The landscaping portion went in around the same time, and the effect stuns the eye. Just from a beautiful landscape perspective, the sauna on the upper portion of our land turns that area into a wonderful outdoor meeting spot and allows for an entirely new perspective of the river rock pool below and mountains on the horizon. With the native landscaping about to happen, this is going to make a beautiful garden and resort-like spa feel for our home. Speaking of offering multiple holistic health benefits, this improved environment certainly brings a sense of enhanced well-being. We must build a gazebo over our unit for more protection and aesthetics.

Yet, Sunlighten has completely transformed our entire home, lives and health.

For all that I am experiencing, this is not all that expensive an investment compared to an auto purchase (although I scrimped and saved for my very deluxe model). Yet in terms of return on investment (ROI) and completely revolutionizing your health, life and home, this is one of the most profound things you could ever do for yourself and your family.

My mPulse offers chromotherapy or light therapy to change and alter your mood and biometrics to measure blood pressure, heart rate and more.

In a study done with Sunlighten technology, in fact, blood pressure levels decreased significantly with regular sauna. Richard Beever of the University of British Columbia published his extensive research on the near proven cardio benefits of the sauna.

But with Sunlighten you can go online and see all of this yourself. The LED is a breeze. With simple finger taps you can program for detoxification, pain, relaxation, weight loss, cardio, stress and more to receive just the right frequency of infrared spectrum.

The sauna’s beauty is greater in person than one can imagine. The sleek simple lines, classy glass doors and beautiful wood finish exude excitement.

Taking a sauna for the first time in a Sunlighten is like your first kiss. You can talk about the sauna.

You can describe what the experience is like, but there is nothing like experiencing it yourself.

In natural health, we talk about holistic (wholistic) health—and my first 30 minutes in the Sunlighten infrared sauna was certainly healing in action. The health-promoting benefits of my first Sunlighten sauna were clear and without precedent.

Blood flow everywhere was enhanced and that oxygenating effect felt great. I really felt the overall intensity of the heat, and the outpouring of perspiration was essentially cleansing.

My mood improved. And do you want to know what was really cool? I mean absolutely very much in the realm of wau: I took my John Steinbeck novel East of Eden, and, of course, knowing I was going to be in there for 30 minutes to start,

Infrared saunas relax your body and lower your blood pressure.

I read a whole portion about Cathy. The sauna is getting me to read cool books. How wau is that?

Actually, the science behind the sauna goes back thousands of years to the purification ceremonies of the ancients and Native Americans.

Today, we know that infrared saunas are the best thing in the world for your stress levels and therefore for just about anything else going on in your life. The fact that you are taking 30 minutes or more to sit in this wonderful all-encompassing heat is a statement of health. This isn’t like taking 10 seconds to swallow a prescription med with a little bicarbonate. Infrared saunas relax your body and lower your blood pressure. Your heartbeat becomes stronger. The healing pathways open up and you start to feel your body working out old pains.

You feel new gains in consciousness.

There is so much more to tell you, and I intend to keep updating you here and on our websites.

I just made the best investment of ■ my life.

—David William Steinman

Resources

Visit www.sunlighten.com or call 877-292-0020 and tell them I sent you.

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REFERENCES Antonius CM et al. In vivo antimicrobial and antiviral activity of components in bovine milk and colostrum involved in nonspecific defence. BJN. 2000 Nov;84(1):127-34.

Morales E et al. Effects of prolonged breastfeeding and colostrum fatty acids on allergic manifestations and infections in infancy. Clin Exp Allergy. 2012 Jun;42(6):918-28

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f the idea of getting your mouth poked and prodded by a dentist makes you cringe, you are not the only one. According to Peter Milgrom, DDS, nearly 20 percent of Americans avoid going to the dentist unless it is absolutely necessary. While you may brush off that statistic, here’s one you can’t ignore: gingivitis affects nearly 50 percent of the adult population.

Long-term effects of plaque deposits on your teeth cause gingivitis. Plaque is a sticky substance made of bacteria, mucus and food debris that occurs on exposed parts of the teeth. When plaque is not tended to properly, it turns into a hard deposit called tartar that becomes trapped at the base of the tooth and can lead to tooth decay. Both plaque and tartar irritate the gums, and the bacteria and toxins they produce can cause the gums to become infected. Certain factors raise your risk for gingivitis, such as uncontrolled diabetes, the use of certain medications such as birth control, pregnancy (hormonal changes increase the sensitivity of the gums) and of course, poor dental hygiene. Brushing your teeth at least twice daily, flossing daily and maintaining dental appointments every six months can help avoid gingivitis.

It turns out that colostrum—the multi-purpose supplement that addresses a variety of health conditions—can help support gum health.

Colostrum is the first milk produced by mammals for their infants. The many immuneenhancing factors of colostrum promote good health and disease resistance in newborn children. In fact, a new study, published in October 2012 in the journal Clinical and Experimental Allergy, shows that breastfeeding newborns can reduce incidences of allergies and infections largely due to immune factors in colostrum. Studies have shown that it works well as an immune supplement for adults.

Bovine colostrum can be obtained in large quantity and has properties similar to human colostrum.

Colostrum provides both immune factors to

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help the body fight gingivitis-causing bacteria and the growth factors that the body needs to regenerate body tissues, including gum tissues. It is rich in the insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) super family of proteins, as well as immune factors like proline-rich polypeptides (PRP) and anti-inflammatory sulfur compounds, like methylsulfonylmethane (MSM).

An extensive report published in November 2000 in the British Journal of Nutrition, explains, “In bovine milk and colostrum, lactoferrin and lactoperoxidase are the most dominant and best studied non-specific antimicrobial components, and many in vitro experiments have proven their activity against all kinds of micro-organisms.”

In citing three specific studies, the authors state, “The antimicrobial effects can be direct through bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity or indirect through activation of a complex series of reactions leading to a protective immune response after infection.” One of the ways lactoferrin fights bacteria is through direct binding to the microbial membrane, which alters the permeability and ultimately leads to death of the organism.

Meantime, the biological function of the lactoperoxidase system (LP-s) is primarily that of defense against microbial infections. Many in vitro studies show the bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect against a broad spectrum of micro-organisms.

The British Journal of Nutrition study adds, “LP-s is now added to toothpaste, mouthwashes, artificial saliva, chewing gum and calf starters to augment the in vivo protection against infections.”

BOVINE COLOSTRUM IS A STUDY PUBLISHED Not all colostrum supplements are created equal, nor do all provide colostrum’s beneficial components at optimal concentrations. Choose a colostrum supplement made from colostrum collected within hours of birth. It is also important to check to make sure that the colostrum is “complete,” with no components removed during processing.

Only Immune Tree’s Colostrum6 meets these requirements. It is the only colostrum supplement to be certified by associates of Cornell University as “true colostrum.” The bovine colostrum of Colostrum6 is recovered from cows within zero-to-six hours of them giving birth, with all nutrients intact, including natural chymosin, an enzyme that helps ensure the bioavailability of colostrum nutrients.

Keep your gums healthy by taking advantage of all the immune factors Colostrum6 has to offer.

—Julie Powell

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Colostrum products from Immune Tree contain insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) and immune factors like proline-rich polypeptides (PRP), and anti-inflammatory sulfur compounds, like methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), all of which support a healthy immune response.*

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Why We ♥ Aged Garlic Extract

Modulate Cold, Flu and Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

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id you know that a cold can be caused by any one of more than 200 different types of bacteria? You probably didn’t know that, but you are familiar with the common cold, as most Americans experience two to four colds every year.

Colds can make you feel like your head is going to explode and chicken noodle soup is your only friend. However, if you strengthen your immune system, you are not powerless. One of the best new ways to boost your immune system is by taking a multi-faceted supplement called Moducare CF.

COLDS, FLU AND MODUCARE CF Moducare CF is a powerful seasonal immune formula containing a synergistic combination of Moducare plant sterols/sterolins, Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract, echinacea, mushroom complex, astragalus, vitamin C and zinc. This maximum strength formula is a safe and effective way to promote winter wellness through immune support and superior antioxidant protection. Here is a closer look at the ingredients.

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Moducare is a proprietary blend of plant sterols and sterolins in a clinically proven ratio of 100:1 that works to restore, strengthen and balance the immune system. Many studies show that Moducare is a good immune system modulator, increasing overall efficiency to fight foreign invaders, while also calming down excessive production of antibodies (proteins released by the immune system when it senses the presence of harmful substances called antigens). As the only plant sterol/sterolin scientifically proven to be effective in immune modulation, Moducare and beta-sitosterol in particular, increases the body’s ability to fight off germs and allergens.

Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) comes from 100 percent organically-grown garlic that undergoes a special aging and extraction process. This process creates beneficial compounds that have been researched in more than 700 studies. Odorless and non-irritating, this unique form of garlic contains potent immune-supporting compounds that University of Florida researchers suggest may reduce the duration of the common cold or flu by as much as 61 percent. The randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled trial, published in June 2012 in Clinical Nutrition, followed 120 otherwise healthy adults suffering from the flu or cold and found that those supplementing with AGE experienced a 21 percent reduction in the number of symptoms and 58 percent fewer missed work days due to their illness. The results also suggested that AGE increases the number of immune cells and enhances two specific types of immune cells, NK (natural killer) cells and gamma-delta T cells (a type of immune cell found in the intestinal tract). The sulfurcontaining compounds naturally occurring in AGE may also increase glutathione levels. Studies suggest that glutathione enhances immune response by optimizing macrophage (cells that help fight off invaders) function while protecting disease-fighting cells called lymphocytes from oxidative damage and premature cell death.

Astragalus helps stimulate the immune system and may help support upper respiratory conditions.

A study published in the June 2012 issue of Molecules shows that astragalus has “immunoregulatory properties.”

Echinacea is well-known for its immune-stimulating properties. It appears to activate the body’s innate immune response and stimulates the production of immune modulators to respond to bacteria, viruses, fungi or allergens. A July 2007 University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy review published in The Lancet reports that echinacea decreases the

odds of developing the common cold by 58 percent when taken routinely. And if you are unlucky enough to catch a cold, echinacea can shorten your suffering by 1.4 days.

Moducare CF also includes a heavy-hitting supporting cast of medicinal mushrooms clinically shown to activate NK cells and heighten immune response.

Agaricus has been shown in human clinical trials to raise the activity of NK cells, increase the number of circulating white blood cells and increase the production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), which regulates immune cells.

Maitake contains unique immune-modulating compounds called beta-glucans, especially in the D-fraction, that enhances the immune system by activating NK cells, cytotoxic T cells, interlukin-1, and superoxide anions.

Poria acts as a mild anti-inflammatory.

Reishi is another important source of betaglucan. Research demonstrates that reishi stimulates white blood cells in the immune system, especially macrophages, and alters the levels of TNF and interlukins.

Lastly, shiitake is a rich source of a potent immuno-modulator known as active hexose correlated compound (AHCC). Several studies suggest that AHCC heightens the immune system’s response to bacteria and viruses. It’s so effective that it is often used in Japan to reduce the risk of hospital infections. Shiitake mushrooms also contain lentinan, an active compound that stimulates innate immunity.

Zinc can curtail a cold by acting like a first responder when taken at the first sign of sniffles. Also, vitamin C offers anti-inflammatory and antioxidant powers to help ease symptoms. And the combination of vitamin C and zinc is even better, according to a 2012 article in the Journal of International Medical Research. Researchers summarize, “In view of the burden associated with the common cold, supplementation with vitamin C plus zinc may represent an efficacious measure, with a good safety profile, against this infectious viral disease.”

ALLERGIES AND MODUALLER According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, an estimated 40 million Americans, or one in five Americans, suffer from seasonal allergies.

Whether the allergy is triggered by trees, grass and weed pollen, mold spores, dust mites and cockroaches, pet dander or all of the above, even mild allergic reactions can disrupt your quality of life.

The good news is that relief from sneezing, wheez-

ing, itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and congestion is possible with ModuAller Seasonal Respiratory Formula also from Wakunaga.

“More people than ever before are suffering from seasonal allergies,” says Jay Levy, director of sales for Wakunaga. “Our goal in developing ModuAller was to help relieve their suffering safely and effectively by harnessing the best nature has to offer. Most allergy remedies only focus on temporarily reducing symptoms,” notes Levy. “ModuAller is different because it’s specifically designed to work at a deeper level to fortify the body against the allergens and irritants that can make us miserable.”

In fact, ModuAller has a three-pronged approach to attacking allergy symptoms. First, it helps prevent the release of histamine, a chemical the body manufactures in response to dust, pollen and other allergens that triggers inflammation and other allergy symptoms. Second, ModuAller helps reduce inflammation throughout the sinus passages and upper respiratory tract. Finally, unlike many overthe-counter allergy preparations, ModuAller helps to strengthen the underlying immune response to environmental allergens.

Like Moducare CF, ModuAller contains Wakunaga’s proprietary blend of plant sterols and sterolins in the proven ratio of 100:1. To specifically target allergies, ModuAller uses three herbs—quercetin, feverfew and nettle—known to mitigate the allergic response and ease symptoms.

Quercetin is a powerful bioflavanoid that stabilizes mast cells and helps stop the release of histamine. This reduces many common symptoms like runny nose or itchy eyes. The University of Maryland Medical Center states, “In test tubes, quercetin prevents immune cells from releasing histamines, chemicals that cause allergic reactions. On that basis, researchers think that quercetin may help reduce symptoms of allergies, including runny nose, watery eyes, hives and swelling of the face and lips.”

Nettle is a potent anti-inflammatory that has been used for centuries to help address allergies.

Like quercetin, nettle stems the release of histamine to stop sneezing, itching and nasal congestion. Lastly, feverfew has the potential to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines, including those triggered by allergies.

This synergistic combination of Moducare plant sterols, herbs, vitamins and AGE is the most potent way to clear the air this fall and winter. Moducare CF and ModuAller will give you just the boost your immune system needs to keep you healthy so you —JP can enjoy all the holiday festivities.

H[iekhY[i For more information on these potent immune-supporting supplements— Moducare CF and ModuAller—call 800-421-2998 or visit www.kyolic.com.

REFERENCES Maggini S. A combination of high-dose vitamin c plus zinc for the common cold. J Int Med Res. 2012;40(1):28-41.

Nantz MP et al. Supplementation with aged garlic extract improves both NK and -T cell function and reduces the severity of cold and flu symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled nutrition intervention. Clin Nutr. 2012 Jun;31(3):337-44.

Qin Q et al. Astragalus embranaceus extract activates immune response in macrophages via heparanase. Molecules. 2012 Jun 13;17(6):7232-40.

Quercetin. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/ quercetin-000322.htm#ixzz2ARMpmELI. Sachin A et al. Evaluation of Echinacea for the prevention and treatment of the common cold: a meta-analysis. Lancet. 7(7):473-80.

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Fullerene and Telongmerase…

Why We Need Antioxidants

Oxidative stress, or damage to DNA proteins and lipids caused by reactive substances containing oxygen, is connected to many conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and asthma. It is also a major cause of aging. Our bodies produce oxidants or free radicals when we breathe, eat and age. They are also produced when we are exposed to environmental stressors like tobacco smoke, alcohol, toxins and artificial radiation. Substances in our diet that fight to keep our bodies in balance are called antioxidants.

Maxam’s C-60 Fullerene is a proprietary nano colloidal ionic fermentation of carbon (C-60) and olive phospholipids. The antioxidant properties of C-60 and phospholipids help increase your body’s natural ability to fight off oxidants and free radicals. An orally administered formula, it is recommended to swallow 4 to 8 sprays of C-60 on an empty stomach, once per day. You can start slowly and work up to the maximum dosage of 8 sprays a day; of course, it is always wise that you consult with your health care professional before adding any nutritional supplement to your diet.

James Cole, creator of PCA-RX (now PCA), one of the most widely known and respected natural detoxifying formulas in the natural health world, is on the cutting edge again. James’ company, Maxam Labs, has just released a revolutionary anti-aging compound called C-60 Fullerene.

The Story Behind the Name

C-60 fullerene was discovered in 1985 by Robert Curl, Harold Kroto and Richard Smalley. A part of the fullerene family, C-60 fullerene is comprised of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a spherical shape. It is also referred to as a “buckminster fullerene” or “buckyball” because the molecular structure resembles geodesic domes popularized by Richard Buckminster Fuller.

C-60 Studies with Superb Results

Many studies have been published in respected science and nutrition journals showing the health and longevity benefits of fullerene.

Researchers gave C-60 fullerene dissolved in olive oil to animal test subjects and found that it nearly doubled their lifespans with no chronic toxicity evident. Based on their findings, researchers determined that C-60 fullerene’s effect on lifespan is largely due to the reduction of age-associated increases in oxidative stress. In conclusion, researchers state,

“These results of importance in the fields of medicine and toxicology should open the way for the many possible—and waited for—biomedical applications of C-60, including cancer therapy, neurodegenerative disorders and aging.”

This statement and study is supported by several other studies, including those outlined below.

In another study, scientists used a fullerene enzyme to help break down potentially harmful oxygen molecules in cells. Researchers found that, “Chronic treatment not only reduced age-associated oxidative stress and mitochondrial radical production but significantly extended lifespan.” They also observed improved performance on learning and memory tasks.

Furthermore, C-60 fullerene has amazing potential to help with a variety of other health conditions.

Scientists report HIV and hepatitis inhibitory activity, anti-viral capability and anticancer potential.

REFERENCES Baati T et al. The prolongation of the lifespan of rats by repeated oral administration of [60]fullerene. Biomaterials. 2012 Jun;33(19):4936-46.

Quick KL et al. A carboxyfullerene SOD mimetic improves cognition and extends the lifespan of mice. Neurobiol Aging. 2008 Jan;29(1):117-28.

Nakamura S and Mashino T. Water-soluble fullerene derivatives for drug discovery. J Nippon Med Sch. 2012;79(4):248-54.

To find out more about how to get your hands on these revolutionary new products, call 800-800-9119 or visit www.maxamlabs.com.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

America’s 2 Hottest Anti-Aging Molecules Our October cover story featured the vivaciously healthy Suzanne Somers.

Suzanne attributes much of her health and youthful energy to maintaining telomere health through supplementation. She looks great and says she feels great, so what are telomeres you may ask?

Telomeres have been compared to the plastic ends of shoelaces because they prevent chromosome ends from fraying. In the context of genetic information, fraying would scramble the DNA and might possibly cause cancer or other diseases. However, each time a cell divides, telomeres get shorter.

The cell can no longer divide when it gets too short, so it becomes inactive or dies. The September 2012 issue of Brain, Behavior and Immunity reports, “Shorter telomeres have been associated with poor health behaviors, agerelated diseases and early mortality.

Telomere length is regulated by the enzyme telomerase and is linked to exposure to proinflammatory cytokines [small molecules involved in intercellular communication] and oxidative stress.” In the February 2003 issue of The Lancet, researchers found that telomere shortening in humans contributed to mortality in many agerelated diseases.

Be Smart—Choose Telongmerase Thankfully, Maxam Labs has developed a great new product to support telomere health, which in turn, helps you age gracefully.

For years, Maxam’s research team has created the best products by analyzing digestion and assimilation processes. Recognizing that the maximum absorption we can expect from an

oral supplement in pill or tablet form is 15 to 25 percent, the Maxam team created a multifaceted, advanced technology to enhance absorption.

The company’s patented Selective Micro Activated Response Technology (SMART) was born. According to Maxam owner, Jim Cole, “Our SMART process uses micro activated peptides that stimulate the natural production of telomerase.”

SMART micronutrients are administered under the tongue via a nonaerosol spray bottle and are absorbed transmucosally, as well as swallowed, making it a very efficient pathway. The very small molecular size allows the supplement to pass into your bloodstream through a mucous membrane under the tongue. Virtually all the nutrients will be absorbed if you do not ingest anything 30 minutes before or after taking the supplement. Plus, while other formulas can cost hundreds of dollars, Telongmerase is affordably priced below one hundred dollars.

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Brain Behav Immun. 2012 Sep;1591(12):00431-X.

TELOMERES protect the end of the chromosome from deterioration. Over time, due to each cell division, the telomere ends become shorter. Many aging-related diseases are linked to shortened telomeres while longer telomeres are linked to healthy aging. Along with a healthy diet and exercise, Telongmerase can help support telomere health by stimulating the body’s natural production of telomerase, the enzyme that regulates telomere length.

Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine

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for Breast Pain and Lumps

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FOR DECADES, the American Cancer Society has been recommending annual mammograms for women beginning at age 40. But a government panel of doctors The five major and scientists recently concluded that getting screened for breast cancer so early ingredients in and so often is harmful (due to the X-ray radiation), causing too many false alarms MammoGuard—redand unneeded biopsies without substantially improving women's odds of surviving Self-heal rooted salvia, the disease. Besides, even if a breast abnormality is found to be benign, there are no kelp, Chinese sure ways to clear it except to wait for the next mammogram exam. thorowax, selfThese facts and the new guidelines have caused confusion in women and conheal (Prunella troversy in the medical community. However, alternatives are available but not vulgaris) and well known in the medical profession. One alternative is to use the traditional ChiMongolian snake gourd Mongolian nese medicine supplement Mammo-Guard when benign lumps are found either by snake gourd— mammogram or self-exam in the time between exams. Or it can be used to assure plus 23 other breast health if one experiences breast pain, swelling or other symptoms. natural herbs, Breast problems are common and frightening. The threat of breast cancer are combined together in a special process especially looms in the mind of most women. However, even benign breast probto improve the cleansing lems are difficult to treat, including breast hyperplasia, lumps, acute or suppuraeffects of the blood vessels, tive mastitis, inflammation and breast cellulitis, and fibrocystic breast disease. milk and lymphatic ducts in The most common symptoms are breast pain, swelling or lumps. Early detection the breast area. is important to treatment success, but the Western cure usually involves surgery, which is also dreaded by most women.

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If no symptoms are felt after one of Foundations For all benign lumps that are not completely calcified, bottle, use may be discontinued or of Traditional Mammo-Guard not only is effective in relieving the sympreduced to one capsule per day as a Chinese Meditoms but also can detect and clean problems at an early maintenance nutritional supplement cine, a book by stage of occurrence, thus reducing the chance of lumps and resumed if any symptoms reocMichael Kang, forming. Mammo-Guard has no known side effects. cur. Mammo-Guard has been shown president of PCK There are 28 natural herbs in Mammo-Guard that work to successfully detect any blockages Technologies synergistically to supplement the self-cleansing capability in milk and lymphatic ducts in their Inc. of female mammary and lymphatic systems. They work to early stages and can clean the blockdetect and cleanse abnormal accumulations and growth of ages, restoring breast health. sputum/fluids, blood clots, tissues and cellular debris in the mammary glands and lymphatic ducts. These accumulations may form fibrocystic lumps, breast-gland hyperplasia or other problems. Without cleaning or other “I learned about Mammo-Guard via the Internet and made my purchase treatment, these accumulations may lead to atypical ductal shortly after my doctor detected 5 lumps in my breast. Upon receiving the hyperplasia (precancerous stage), ductal carcinoma in situ Mammo-Guard, I followed the prescribed dosage.

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all benign lumps that are not completely calcified or slow down the accumulation of the abnormalities so that the mammary-gland ducts and adjacent lymphatic ducts and nodes will stay clean or return to their original cleanness, and thus the symptoms disappear.

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reduction in my lumps. They gradually became smaller. Now, I only have one small lump and I’m continuing to take the capsules. Taking the capsules without fail as prescribed is the key to recovery. It is a great product, and I will surely recommend it to any person that may need it. This product has relieved me from my agony.” —Subee D.* *Last name withhelf to protect privacy.

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MaMa Jean’s Natural Market

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MaMa Jean’s North is located at 1727 S. Campbell in Springfield, MO, and can be reached at 417-831-5229, while MaMa Jean’s South is located at 1110 E. Republic Road in Springfield, MO, and can be reached at 417-881-5326. Both stores are open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.mamajeansmarket.com

he name MaMa Jean’s comes from Susie Farbin’s mother, Jean Farbin, as she is the one who planted the healthy seed, and Diana Hicks' mother, Loweta Hicks, aka “MaMa.” “I worked with my mom at a store 60 miles from here,” explains Susie. “A lot of people were driving 120 miles round trip to come to the store for bulk foods and lower prices. The square footage was larger than the population of the town. If we can make it work here, then we can work in a town of a hundred thousand.” Susie teamed up with her friend Diana, who also wanted to bring a health food store to their community. It wasn’t long before the duo opened their first store in 2002, and they haven’t looked back since. Due to high customer demand, they opened a second location in a green shopping center in 2008, expanded their original location, and plan to open a third location—the largest one yet!

Diana worked at O’Reilly Auto Parts for 30 years before making the transition to open a health food store with Susie. “My job at O'Reilly afforded me the opportunity to help open MaMa Jean's and

Fiesta Nutrition Center

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Fiesta Nutrition Center is located at 1211 North 18th Street in Monroe, LA 71201. The store is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Call 318-387-8446 or visit www.fiestanutrition.com.

iesta Nutrition Center serves a wide radius around rural Monroe, Louisiana. Owner Angie Opry has been engrained in the store long before taking the helm. “I got my degree in home economics and took nutrition courses, and I loved my part-time job at Fiesta. I like to cook and eat healthfully and interact with customers. This was the perfect niche for me,” explains Angie. After she graduated, she kept working at the store, treating it as her own and growing along with the store.

“I bought the store about nine years ago, but we have been in business for 36 years.” They initially leased a small 2,000-square-foot space in a strip mall, but about two years ago Angie purchased a much larger building in midtown. “We added a café that has vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, expanded to include organic meats, produce and frozen goods, and grew from three to 10 employees.”

Angie is very particular about the brands that line Fiesta’s shelves. “I handpick everything,” she says.

With her experience attending a variety of national

provide a service to the people of Springfield,” says Diana.

So, just how has MaMa Jean’s transformed its community? “We really listen to our customers and try to stock what they request,” says Susie. “We expand on special diet needs like gluten free, low sodium and vegan.” In addition to a wide variety of groceries, the store carries fresh deli foods and smoothies, bulk foods, household items, pet supplies, health and beauty items and supplements.

“Healthy Living gives customers information on things they weren’t aware of, and it inspires them to try different foods and supplements,” Susie explains.

However, if you ask Susie what makes the store unique, it is their staff. “We employ staff members who are passionate about healthy living and a healthy environment.” Diana echoes the sentiment.

“We have the best team and they all share our views of being sure the customer comes first. We get many praises from customers about our staff. I'm so proud of all of them.”

MaMa Jean’s is also quite involved in their community, offering a wealth of popular $5 classes like basic grain cooking and healthy eating on a budget.

They also participate in community health programs from food drives to 5K runs. Diana says, “I've had customers come to me and say that MaMa Jean's has changed their lives, and there's nothing better ■ than that!” trainings and tours of manufacturing facilities and her appointment as president elect of the southwest region of the Natural Products Association, Angie knows her supplements. “I believe in companies who are loyal to brick and mortar independent stores. I am loyal to them because they are loyal to me.”

Angie is also passionate about educating her customers. “We have knowledgeable and friendly staff that has a great reputation.” Customers regularly sample new foods and see in-store demos.

They also attend free in-store seminars with bigname experts. Terry Lemerond and Cass Ingram have given talks on turmeric and inflammation and oregano oil and chaga mushrooms, respectively.

Healthy Living is another good source of education, and customers ask for it by name. “They will come and ask for products they have read about by name like Garden of Life, Terry Naturally and Sovereign Silver," Angie says.

“We are now serving our fourth generation of customers. It is rewarding and nice. The practice and belief in natural food and healing is passed ■ down,” says Angie with a smile. the doctors’ prescription for healthy living

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Smart Medicine

The Simple Solution for Cold and Flu Season 7 TIPS

for a Healthy Cold and Flu Season Stay cold- and

flu-free with these simple precautions:

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Drink plenty of water.

Wash your hands often to avoid transmitting viruses from person to person.

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Keep your hands away from your face to prevent viruses, if they do get on your hands, from getting into your body.

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Wash your nose every time you wash your hands. If viruses do get into your nose, your nasal defenses can prevent them from getting to the cells lining your airway. Carry xylitol wash with you everywhere you go and use it to optimize your nasal defense system.

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Wear a small particle mask.

Viruses are too small to be filtered out by masks, but they often travel attached to particles that a mask will filter out.

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If you get sick, stay home.

Isolation works. Don’t enable viruses to adapt by spreading them around.

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For a fever, make yourself comfortable and drink plenty of fluids. For nasal congestion, use a nasal spray with xylitol every 15 minutes until your nose is clear.

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olds and flu happen yearround, but they’re especially frequent in the colder winter months when the temperature drops. According to Dr. Lon Jones, author of No More Allergies, Asthma or Sinus Infections, this discrepancy has less to do with temperature than with humidity.

In addition to filtering and cleaning the air we breathe, the nose warms and humidifies it. We get most of the fluid needed for this warming and humidifying by drinking plenty of water, but the environment plays a role as well: the airway surface fluid that helps our cilia and mucus do their job is replenished in moist air and reduced in dry air. It’s not just that the air turns chilly that causes cold and flu season; it’s also that it gets dry.

One of the most important things we can do to support our health during cold and flu season, or any time of year, is to drink more water. We can further assist our nasal defense system by moistening it with a saline solution.

According to research published in the November 2004 issue of Acta Otolaryngol, using a daily saline nasal spray can prevent cold symptoms in adults. In the study*, 60 young adults used daily nasal spray with saline for 10 weeks and then recorded their symptoms for another 10 weeks. The subjects who used the spray 60 percent of the time reported an average 6.4 days of nasal secretion and/or blocked nose, a significant decrease from 11 days during the observation period. Moreover, they averaged 0.7 episodes of upper respiratory tract infection compared with 1.0 episodes during the observation period.

The efficacy of saline nasal washes can be further increased by adding a unique sugar derived from wood called xylitol, Dr. Jones says. All respiratory problems begin in the back of the nose. Bacteria and viruses gather there and then move from that base camp throughout the body to cause middleear, sinus, and upper and lower respiratory infections. Because xylitol looks like sugar and tastes like

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When your mother always told you “to keep your nose clean,” she may have meant for you to stay out of trouble. But the truth is, this homespun idiom is excellent advice for staying healthy this cold and flu season, too. sugar and, most importantly, acts like sugar, with receptors that attach to bacteria connectors.

Xylitol has an open, flexible form, so it can fill up all of bacteria’s connectors. If all of a bacteria’s connectors are occupied by xylitol receptors, then the bacteria can’t attach to cells in our noses, and nasal saline irrigation will wash them out of our noses and out of our bodies. This is important in cold and flu prevention because the viruses that cause these conditions are transmitted to and throughout the body by attaching themselves to bacteria.

Water, salt and sugar—these are the weapons Dr. Jones recommends to combat colds and flu this season. “People came to me because I helped developed a nasal spray that strengthens and augments our normal nasal defenses, which helps patients stay healthy and does not involve the use of any drugs,” he says. “It is a very simple and safe nasal spray, and has been proven effective in studies throughout the world.”

For saline nasal washes and sprays with xylitol at their most effective dosages, trust Xlear formulas. They honor what your mom told you: “Keep ■ your nose clean!”

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