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Total Health Online Publisher’s Notes www.totalhealthmagazine.com Dear Reader, October 2012 Welcome to the October 2012 issue of Total Health Online. We call readers attention Editorial Director to October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Calvin Hurd Senior Writer The editorial begins with “Enzyme Detoxifiers” by Dallas L. Clouatre, PhD the body’s Lyle Hurd detox system, its importance, how it operates and what we can do to support it. Associate Editors Parris M. Kidd, PhD Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS talks about water and why it should be your drink of choice. Scientific Advisor Dallas Clouatre, PhD In “How to Break Your Carb Addiction” Natasha Turner, ND, includes a short quiz Kevin M. Connolly, PhD to help evaluate your sensitivity to carbs which may be negatively impacting your Jacob E. Teitelbaum, MD metabolism. Complementary Medicine Flora Stay, DDS gives a primer on the contents of plastic bottles in “Plastic Bottle Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS Safety—What You Need To Know”. It goes far beyond that water bottle you used Hyla Cass, MD today—certain ingredients can affect the plastic they are contained in and some plastics can leach chemicals into the products they contain. Medicine Carolyn Dean, MD, ND Jaqueline Lapa Sussman, MS, LPC in “The Feminine Vision For Our World” reports Gloria Gilbère, DAHom, PhD on her research on interactive Eidetic Image Psychology experiments she conduct- Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS ed with men and women in leadership roles. Nicholas Gonzalez, MD In her article on “Bone Health” Lorna Vanderhaeghe, MS elaborates us on why Green Medicine calcium supplementation alone will not stop osteoporosis. Elson M. Haas, MD Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD Gloria Gilbère, DA H  om, PhD, EcoErgonomist, Wholistic Rejuvenist follows up Ronald Klatz, MD, DO on her July article on fragrance sensitivity with part 2, “De-scents-itize Your Home/ Rhonda Lenair Office”. She incorporates many of the products we use daily with their list of harmful chemical ingredients. Energy Medicine Michael T. Murray, ND In the Longevity News Headlines department A4M presents studies in the news on Fred Pescatore, MD Alzheimer’s disease and it’s devastating effects on the lives it touches as well as Judi Quilic-Timmicke, PhD, MS society. Sherrill Sellman, ND Stephen T. Sinatra, MD, ND An additional article on Alzheimer’s disease by Lyle Hurd, contains a list of the early Flora Stay, DDS warning signs and symptoms courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association. Jaqueline Lapa Sussman, MS, LPC Lorna Vanderhaeghe, MS Beginning with conditions affecting man’s best friends, Shawn Messonnier, DVM, Broadcast Producer briefs us on “Mange” in the Pet Care column. John Barson Contributors Best in health, Kathleen Barnes Carmia Borek, PhD The Wellness Imperative People ( TWIP) Catherine Cebula Kat James PS Chris Kilham We welcome your feedback and suggestions. You’ll see continuous growth and ex- James B. LaValle, RPh, NMD, CCN pansion of Total Health Online and Total Health Magazine Online in the months Shawn Messonnier, DVM ahead. Our intent is to educate through information on the subject of natural health. Earl Mindell, RPh, PhD Tina Wellman, PhD It’s available free of charge so share this information with family and friends they’ll Editorial Consultant appreciate it. And you’ll be helping us to get the word out. Join us on facebook. Linda Harker Art Director The opinions expressed by the authors and contributors to Total Health Online are not necessarily those Jeff Ham of TWIP. Nothing may be reproduced in whole or in part without permission ©2012 TWIP. Advertisers Production and advertising agencies assume liability for all content of advertising and for any claims arising from Katherine Owens product sales. The intent of Total Health Online is to increase one’s knowledge of developments in Webmaster the field of natural health. This information is not intended as medical advice for individual problems. John Barson We recommend that you obtain advice from your physician or health care professional for any medical condition. Publisher TWIP The Wellness Imperative People 809 Coyote Gulch Ct. Ivins, Utah 84738 e-mail:[email protected] Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012

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Total Health Online October 2012 Powered by TWIP The Wellness Imperative People Empowering People Through Education Breast Cancer Awareness Month Features 8 Enzyme Detoxifiers Dallas L. Clouatre, PhD 12 Bone Health—Calcium Alone Will Not Stop Osteoporosis Lorna Vanderhaeghe, MS 14 How To Break Your Carb Addiction Natasha Turner, ND 18 Have A Drink—A Healthy Drink Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS 21 De-scents-itize Your Home/Office (Part 2 of 2) Gloria Gilbère, DAHom, PhD 26 Ten Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease Lyle Hurd 30 The Feminine Vision For Our World Jaqueline Lapa Sussman, MS, LPC 32 Plastic Bottle Safety—What You Need To Know Flora Stay, DDSCover: Jacob Short, Freelance Illustration and Design — email: [email protected] Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012

Departments 2 Publisher’s Notes: Preview of October Editorial 6 Writers’ Profiles 7 Spotlight: Lorna Vanderhaeghe, MS18 A4M Longevity News Headlines: Alzheimer’s Disease26 Photo Credits28 Pet Care: Mange, Shawn Messonnier, DVM O c to b e r 2 0 1 2 Total Health Online 5

Writer’s Profiles ann louise gittleman, PhD, CNS is an award-winning diet expert and best-selling author behind parris M. kidd, PhD the famed Fat Flush Plan, the recent Gut Flush Plan and 30 Parris M. Kidd, PhD is a renowned health educator trained in cell other books. Gittleman has appeared on Dr. Phil, 20/20, The biology at the University of California-Berkeley and the University of View, Good Morning America, and CNN and the nutrition California-San Francisco Medical Center. Dr. Kidd pioneered the health columnist for First for Women Magazine. Gittleman’s applications of antioxidants and phospholipid nutrients, has devel- website www.annlouise.com provides a free interactive oped a great variety of cutting-edge dietary supplements, and appears Forum for 24/7 lifestyle support, monthly e-letters, and frequently on radio and television. He has published a great number audio seminars. of peer-reviewed in-depth reviews on brain disorders, cardiovascular health, immunity, and a variety of other topics in integrative medicine. NICHOLAS J. GONZALEZ, MD Dr. Kidd is Science Advisor and a Contributing Editor to Total Health Dr. Gonzalez received his medical degree from Cornell Magazine online. www.dockidd.com. Medical College in 1983 and has been in private practice since 1987. During a postgraduate immunology fellowshipJonny Bowden, PhD, CNS under Dr. Robert A. Good, considered the father of modern(aka The Rogue Nutritionist) Bowden is a board-certified nutri- immunology, he completed a research study evaluatingtionist and a nationally known expert on weight loss and natural nutritional therapy in the treatment of advanced cancer.health. He’s the best-selling author of five books including The 150 Results from a subsequent pilot study published in 1999Healthiest Foods on Earth and The Most Effective Natural Cures on described the most positive data in the medical literatureEarth. Dr. Bowden has contributed to over 50 national magazines. for pancreatic cancer.He is also an AOL Coach, and has appeared on Fox News, CNN,MSNBC, ABC-TV, NBC-TV and CBS-TV as a nutrition expert. He ELSON M. HAAS, MDcan be reached at www.jonnybowden.com. Dr. Haas is founder and director of Preventive Medical Center of Marin. He is an integrated physician and author of HYLA CASS, MD eight books on health and nutrition, including the 21st Dr. Cass is an oft-quoted expert in the field of integrative medicine century edition of Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The and psychiatry, combining the best of leading-edge natural medicine Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine, The NEW with the modern science, in her clinical practice, writings, lectures, Detox Diet, The False Fat Diet, and the 2003 edition of the and nationwide media appearances. She appears regularly on radio, classic book, Staying Healthy with the Seasons (orig. 1981). TV (including The View, The Dr. Oz Show), and in local and national http://www.elsonhaas.com publications, including the Huffington Post. She consults to the supplement industry on formulation, and is the author of numerous Chris Kilham articles and popular books including Supplement Your Prescription, Kilham is a medicine hunter, author and educator. He has Natural Highs, and 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health. www.cassmd.com. conducted medicinal plant research in over 20 countries and is explorer in residence at the University of MassachusettsCatherine Cebula at Amherst where he teaches ethnobotany. He is the authorCatherine Cebula maintains a keen interest in solutions of a dozen books and has appeared on radio and televisionthat improve the quality of life. A graduate of the University programs worldwide. He lives in the hills of westernof Pennsylvania, she has extensive professional experi- Massachusetts. www.medicinehunter.com.ence in publishing and communications for the nonprofitsector. RONALD KLATZ, MD, DO Dr. Klatz is widely regarded as the physician founder of DALLAS L. CLOUATRE, PhD the new clinical science of anti-aging medicine. As a world Clouatre earned his doctorate from recognized authority on preventive medicine and advanced the University of California-Berkeley. biotechnologies, Dr. Klatz is an innovator of new medical A member of the American College of Nutrition, he is a treatments, technologies, and therapeutics focused on contributor to Whole Foods Magazine, Nutrition Business forestalling the diseases of aging. Dr. Klatz is cofounder and Journal, Vitamin Retailer and other health publications. president of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine His most recent books are the User’s Guide to Weight Loss (A4M; www.worldhealth.net). Supplements and Anti-Fat Nutrients, revised 4th edition (Basic Media). JAMES B. LAVALLE, RPh, CCN, MS Jim LaValle is an educator, clinician, and industryKevin M. Connolly, PhD consultant in the field of integrative health care. He isConnolly received his bachelor’s degree in anthropology a licensed pharmacist (University of Cincinnati Collegefrom Brown University, and doctorate in biochemistry and of Pharmacy), board-certified clinical nutritionistmolecular biology from UCLA. Before consulting for the (International and American Associations of Clinicaldietary supplement industry, he spent 15 years in basic bio- Nutritionists, IAACN), Doctor of Naturopathicchemistry research elucidating such diverse mechanisms Medicine (Central States College of Health Sciences),as bacterial antibiotic resistance and collagen synthesis. with more than 20 years clinical practice experienceHe contributes to several online and print publications, in the field of natural and integrative therapeuticsand is a frequent guest on radio health programs through- and functional metabolism.out the country. When not writing, he teaches undergraduate biochemistry. Michael Murray, ND gloria GilbÈre, DAHom, PhD, DSC, Dr. Murray is director of Product Development and EcoErgonomist, Wholistic Rejuvenist Education for Natural Factors Nutritional Products and is Gilbère is a doctor of natural health, member of American widely regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities Academy of Environmental Medicine and American Natu- on natural medicine. He is a graduate, faculty member and ropathic Medical Association. Her specialties include envi- serves on the board of trustees of Bastyr University in Seattle, ronmental health, inflammation, chemical sensitivities, and Washington. He is coauthor of the best-selling Encyclopedia chemically-induced immune system disorders. She’s au- of Natural Medicine. His latest book is How to Prevent and thored 11 books, including bestsellers, I was Poisoned by my Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine. body, Pain/Inflammation Matters, and Chemical Cuisine: Do you REALLY know what you’re eating? and over 1,400 health articles, published worldwide. www.gloriagilbere.com6 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012

Fred Pescatore, MD Spotlight on Fred Pescatore, MD, is one of the key spokespersons for healthy living. His latest New York Times best-selling book, Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe, MS The Hampton’s Diet, and The Hampton’s Diet Cookbook, combines the Mediterranean lifestyle with the palates of Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe became interested in Americans emphasizing a whole foods approach to health nutritional medicine in 1980 when her daugh- and weight management. He lectures around the world and ter developed head-to-toe eczema. Doctors has been seen on such television shows as, Today, The View, could only recommend steroid ointments AM Canada, and many others. He is a correspondent for and Lorna knew there had to be a reason why Women’s World, First for Women, In Touch, US weekly and Life her daughter had developed eczema. Know- and Style magazines. ing that steroid creams would not get to the root of the problem Lorna began researchingJUDI QUILICI-TIMMCKE, PhD, MS the causes of eczema. Lorna took her babyShe authored the books, New Nutrients Against Cancer, into a health food store and the woman tookEstro-G and coauthored Calcium D-Glucarate with Dr. Tom one look at the baby and announced that sheSlaga. She teaches webinars and has presented at scientific had an essential fatty acid deficiency. Sheconferences such as FASEB. Judi works as a scientist/technical started GLA immediately and weeks later theconsultant and product formulator for companies in the dietary eczema was gone. That changed Lorna’s life.supplement industry and acts as a health coach. Judi frequently She started researching everything she couldspeaks on radio and TV on the topics of health and nutrition. on natural remedies. Lorna went back toShe is a consultant in the dietary supplement industry. school to study biochemistry, and nutrition. With a degree in biochemistry and a Masters Sherrill Sellman, ND degree in nutrition Lorna started educating Dr. Sellman is an international author, psychotherapist, people on the best of mainstream medicine women’s health advocate and seminar presenter. Through combined with the best of nutritional medi- her books, Hormone Heresy — What Women Must Know cine. Lorna has authored or co-authored 11 About Their Hormones and Mothers Prevent Your Daughters books on everything from the Immune Sys- from Getting Breast Cancer, lectures and seminars, she tem to arthritis to her latest book A Smart has empowered women all over the world to make more Woman’s Guide to Hormones. Lorna lives in educated and informed choices about their health. Visit Vancouver, Canada and lectures around the www.ssellman.com. world on nutritional medicine. She had the great fortune of working at the Journal ofStephen T. Sinatra, MD Orthomolecular Medicine for over five yearsDr. Sinatra is a board-certified cardiologist and certified bioenergetics where she spent time with the late Dr. Hof-analyst who also uses complementary nutritional and psychological fer, PhD, Dr. Linus Pauling, Dr. Parris Kidd,therapies at his New England Heart Center in Manchester, CT. He Emanuel Cheraskin, and other great mindsis the author of Lose to Win: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Weight Loss, of nutritional medicine. In 2009 Lorna wonOptimum Health, The CoenzymeQ10 Phenomenon and his latest, the Canadian Health Food Association’sHeart Sense for Women, published by LifeLine Press. Visit www. most prestigious award the Hall of Famedrsinatra.com. Award. Recently she was ranked as one of the top 100 Female Entrepreneurs of Canada. Flora Stay, DDS Dr. Stay is a doctor of dental surgery and has been in private Lorna has a line of high quality women’s practice for over 25 years. She is founder of Cleure Products, and nutritional supplements. Lorna is a mother a recognized authority on oral medicine and integrative health of seven and a grandmother of five soon to in dentistry. She is a clinical professor at USC Department of be six. She loves nutritional medicine. Periodontology, Diagnostic Sciences and Dental Hygiene in Cali- fornia. She is a contributing author for numerous publications and hosted a weekly radio program. She is the author of Secret Gateway to Health among others. Visit www.cleure.com.Jacob E. Teitelbaum, MDDr. Teitelbaum is a board-certified internist and director of theAnnapolis Research Center for Effective CFS/FibromyalgiaTherapies. He treats patients from all over the world in his of-fice in Annapolis, Maryland. He is the author of the best-sellingbook From Fatigued to Fantastic! Visit www.endfatigue.com. LORNA R. VANDERHAEGHE, MS A health journalist, Vanderhaeghe as been researching and writing on the subject of nutritional medicine for over 15 years. She is past editor in chief of Healthy Living Guide and Alive magazine. She worked under the direction of Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD at the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine for over five years. She is coauthor of The Immune System Cure, (Kensington Books). Visit www.theimmune- systemcure.com. O c to b e r 2 0 1 2 Total Health Online 7

Enzyme Detoxifiers Dallas L. Clouatre, PhD Toxins come in a variety of forms. Our environment is full of them, and not all of these are man-made. Many toxins are found in everyday foods. Worse yet, some of the most dangerous toxins—toxins linked to breast and prostate cancers, for instance—are made in our own bodies. Of course, we are not without inborn defenses against toxic assaults. Indeed, the liver, in particular, is an organ, which is equipped to deactivate and remove poisons from our systems. The stakes are high in the fight against toxins. Cancers and cardiovascular disease are two common results of toxic assaults upon the cells. The best known of the toxic compounds are free radicals, molecules generally produced by the action of oxygen and which can attack cell membranes and cellular DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, the “blue print” for cell functions and cell division). Antioxidants and free radical scavengers, such as the vitamins C and E, and plant compounds such the anthocyanidins and ellagic acid found in fruits and vegetables, prevent free radicals from causing damage to the tissues. However, antioxidants cannot protect against all forms of toxic assault. Although free radicals often initiate cancerous changes in cells, not all carcinogens are free radicals. In fact, most potentially cancer-causing compounds are not free radicals and only develop their full ability to wreak havoc upon cellular DNA after the body has acted them on. Our own detoxification system can be at fault. The liver uses a two-step enzymatic detoxification procedure to remove the bulk of toxins from the body, and both of these steps must be working freely and in a synchronized fashion to properly eliminate poisonous compounds. Important support for these actions by the liver comes from supplements such as calcium D-glucarate, sulforaphane precursors (generally broccoli seed extracts), diindolylmethane (DIM), methyl donors (including S-adenosyl methionine/SAMe and trimethylglycine/TMG) and enzyme building blocks, such as N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC). Phase I and Phase II Enzyme Detoxifiers In Phase I of the liver’s detoxification process, the cytochrome P450 enzymes make fat-soluble toxins more water-soluble. This helps to prevent toxic compounds from being stored in fatty tissues and makes it easier for them to be excreted from the body. The fifty to one hundred enzymes involved in the Phase I system prepare potential carcinogens for elimination by the Phase II system. In a process known as “conjugation” the Phase II system commonly uses enzymes to bind directly to compounds that have been changed in Phase I, thus8 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012

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inactivating them. These conjugated (bound) toxins are active form as diindolylmethane (DIM), and isothiocyanates,then excreted. the best known of these being sulforaphane. The citrus oil extract D-limonene (250 to 500 milligrams taken once or Unfortunately, Phase I enzymes, by making fat-soluble twice per day with meals) is another potent stimulant tosubstances water-soluble, sometimes make poisonous Phase II enzyme production. Perillyl alcohol, a D-limonenecompounds more active as carcinogens until these metabolite, is similarly active. It is derived from essentialcompounds are fully conjugated. Water-soluble toxins, for oils of various plants, including lavender, peppermint, tartinstance, are more effective at gaining access to the DNA cherries, sage and lemongrass.genetic element of the cells. Therefore for protection againstthe initiation of cancers, the Phase II enzymes, the enzymes Today, whey protein is the rage for bodybuildingthat are directly involved in the excretion of toxins from and weight loss. Individuals who consume concentratedthe system, must always be working just as actively as are undenatured whey protein are taking advantage of yetthe Phase I enzymes. Important Phase II enzymes include another source of building blocks for Phase II enzymes.the glucuronic acid, glutathione and sulfation systems.Glutathione is widely known to be a major antioxidant and A second approach is to supplement with compoundshas further actions as part of the glutathione-S-transferases. that indirectly increase the building blocks of Phase IIGlucuronic acid, via the process of glucoronidation, is enzymes while performing other important functions in theespecially important for binding the toxic metabolites of body. Methyl donors such as SAMe (starting at about 200the body’s steroid hormones (estradiol, progesterone, milligrams per day via enteric-coated tablets) and, especially,and testosterone). Sulfate is active as a component in the TMG (500 to 1,000 milligrams per day) indirectly producesulfotransferases. much of the body’s cysteine for glutathione synthesis and also influence the availability of sulfate and the amino acid Many of the benefits the Phase II enzymes were taurine. Methyl donors further protect the DNA throughdiscovered first by studying the health benefits of eating mechanisms that do not involve Phase II enzymes.certain vegetables. Remember broccoli? The anti-cancerbenefits of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have The supplement calcium D-glucarate improves thebeen documented for many years. One study performed in effectiveness of Phase II enzymes not through increasingBuffalo, New York in the mid-1970s showed that the regular their amounts or their degree of activity, but by preventingconsumption of these vegetables dramatically reduced the conjugated toxins from being freed by bacterial action in theincidence of colon and rectal cancer. Protection against intestines. Calcium D-glucarate serves to block the unwantedthese malignancies was dose-dependent — the more of actions of the beta-glucuronidases, enzymes that reversethese vegetables eaten, the more protection. Reviews the conjugation of the Phase II enzymes and allow toxinsof the benefits of dark-green vegetables have concluded to be reabsorbed into the body. Thus calcium D-glucarate,that broccoli is amongst the most common items in the supplemented at the rate of 200 to 400 milligrams per day,diets of individuals and populations with very low rates of might be viewed as the perfect complement to supplementsgastrointestinal tract cancers, that is, cancers ranging from that increase Phase II enzyme activity: it helps to insure thethose of the esophagus and stomach to those of the colon toxins, which the Phase II enzymes have conjugated andand rectum. Other studies have shown broccoli’s protective bound for excretion do not somehow find their way backeffects against lung and breast cancers as well. into our systems. Much of the work done on broccoli and its cousins has Finally, it should be kept in mind that all of thesefocused upon the impact of indoles, dithiolthiones and approaches work better with a proper diet. This meanssulforaphane. These compounds appear to activate the drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, to keep thecellular Phase II enzymes described above. Even highly kidneys flushed. Likewise, detoxification works better whenpotent toxins, for instance, aflatoxin, are prevented from the diet includes adequate soluble and semisoluble fibers.doing damage to cellular DNA when these enzyme-activators Supplements supplement the benefits of food and notare fed to test animals. Both glutathione and the enzymes the other way around — this is a point that should not bethat attach the glutathione to carcinogens are increased by forgotten. ■the presence of indoles, dithiolthiones and sulforaphane. For references link to: http://totalhealthmagazine.com/Supplementing For Phase II Enzyme Activity references/october2012.pdfThere are several ways in which the effectiveness of Phase IIenzymes can be increased. The first is by supplying “building Dallas L. Clouatre, PhDblocks” for these enzymes so the body can make more Clouatre earned his doctorate from theof them—in particular glutathione. Probably the easiest University of California-Berkeley. He is away to do this with supplements is to take approximately Fellow at the American College of Nutrition.750 milligrams of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) per day. (Most Clouatre is on the Editorial Advisory Boardsindividuals poorly absorb Glutathione itself, albeit there are of Nutritional Outlook Magazine and Recentclaims to the contrary.) Other compounds seem to directly Patents on Cardiovascular Drug Discoverystimulate the production of Phase II compounds. Among and is a contributor to other health pub-these are indole-3-carbinol, especially in its much more lications. His most recent books are the User’s Guide to Weight Loss Supplements and Anti-Fat Nutrients,10 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012 revised 4th edition (Basic Media).



Warning: Calcium Alone Will NOT Stop OsteoporosisLorna R. Vanderhaeghe, MS makes vitamin D3. As we age, our bodies are less efficient atOur bones are constantly being broken down and rebuilt. making vitamin D, so you must take a vitamin D supplement. Osteoporosis, meaning “porous bone,” arises when Like vitamin K2-MK7, vitamin D is essential for calcium absorp- bone is broken down faster than it can be rebuilt. Onein four women has osteoporo- tion. A deficiency in vitamin Dsis and one in eight men. Bone leads to decreased calcium ab-fracture is a dangerous result of sorption and increased excretionosteoporosis. Many people who of calcium via the kidneys, pro-have hip fractures as a result of moting osteoporosis and otherosteoporosis never get out of conditions such as osteoarthri-long-term care facilities. And hip tis, muscle cramps and twitch-fractures result in death in up to ing, backache and tooth decay. It20 percent of cases. is important to choose the most active and powerful form of vita- Bone is a matrix that con- min D, which is vitamin D3.tains not just bone-building min-erals but also collagen, which Vitamin D3 Better than D2is the protein that makes our A December 2010 study in thebones strong and malleable. If Journal of Clinical Endocrinologybone health were attainable with and Metabolism reported that the two major forms of vitamin D,a simple calcium supplement, we would be seeing a reduction in D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol), are not absorbed bythe rates of osteoporosis as women are taking calcium supple- the body in the same way. In 33 healthy adults taking 50,000 IU ofments in record numbers. But osteoporosis rates remain high. either vitamin D2 or D3 weekly for 12 weeks, blood vitamin D levels increased significantly more in the D3 group than in the D2 group. There is clearly more to strong bones than just calcium.Vitamin D3, for example, is essential to calcium absorption; un- Collagen Bone Supportfortunately, research has shown that many people are deficient Yet another important component for your bones is collagen. Overin this nutrient, particularly at northern latitudes and during the one-quarter of all the protein in the body is made up of collagen.darker months of winter. Vitamin K2, meanwhile, guides cal- Collagen makes your bones, nails, teeth and hair strong. Collagencium into bones and locks it in. Without enough vitamin K2, connective tissues run throughout the body and provide structurecalcium can lodge in places that it is not supposed to, such as in for your skeleton, tendons, cartilage and muscles, all of which sup-the breasts, arteries and kidneys (kidney stones). Calcification port your internal organs and protect your softer tissues.causes hardening of the arteries and contributes to high bloodpressure and calcium deposits in the breasts. Silicon is a trace mineral required by the body to make col- lagen. Specifically, silicon is converted into silicic acid that theVitamin K2 MK-7 and Bone Health body requires to manufacture collagen and elastin. Unfortu-The “K” in vitamin K comes from the word koagulation. Vitamin nately, silicon from food and herbs is poorly absorbed, resultingK1 is a blood clotter and acts very differently than vitamin K2. in a lack of the building blocks required to make collagen. SilicicCalcium in the bones and arteries is regulated by vitamin K2. acid in supplement form, on the other hand, is used directlyVitamin K2 is associated with osteoblasts. Osteoblasts are cells by the body to make collagen. Silicic acid is a fabulous bonethat build bone and produce a protein called osteocalcin. Os- booster. Receding gums are an early indicator of osteoporosis,teocalcin incorporates calcium into the bones. Without vitamin and dentists have reported that supplementing with silicic acidK2, osteocalcin cannot be produced in the body and proteins stops receding gums.can’t hold onto calcium without enough vitamin K2. Vitamin K2redirects calcium into bones. Your Best Bone-Boosting Supplement Program To build strong bones, combine an excellent calcium and mag-Choosing the Right Type of Vitamin K2 nesium supplement that contains the right forms of calciumVitamin K2 (menaquinone MK-7) from the Japanese food natto such as aspartate, glycinate or citrate along with vitamin D3,is the best form of vitamin K2. Half of the vitamin K that our vitamin K2 MK-7 and the collagen-builder silicic acid. ■body absorbs is from green leafy vegetables. Unfortunately,most foods thought to be rich in vitamin K have less vitamin K Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe, MS, is Canada’s leading wom-than previously thought. Most multivitamins don’t even contain en’s health expert and has been researching nutritionalvitamin K and those that do don’t have enough. To prevent and medicine for over 30 years. With degrees in nutritiontreat osteoporosis, supplement with Vitamin K2 MK-7. and biochemistry, she is the author of eleven books including her newest A Smart Woman’s Guide to Hor-Vitamin D3 for Strong Bones mones. Visit www.hormonehelp.com and sign up forAnother important bone vitamin is Vitamin D. Vitamin D is her free monthly e-letter.formed in the body by the sun’s rays on the skin, which then12 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012



Natasha Turner, ND How to BreakYour Carb AddictionConsider this example: Imagine eating a healthy carb such as quinoa, lentils or a sweet potato sensitivity to carbohydrates or insulin resistance, and we with your lean protein and essential fats. Sounds don’t even realize it. If you’re wondering whether you are healthy, right? But what if your body interpreted carb sensitive, take a good look at your waist and pinch your that carbohydrate as though it were a big bowl of stomach. If you carry excess fat in this area, you very likelychocolate ice cream? When we are sensitive to carbohydrates, possess some level of insulin resistance, which also meansour cells do not respond effectively to insulin (a condition called you are likely carb sensitive. If you’re naturally lean, it’s safeinsulin resistance), which causes insulin levels to increase. to say that you can tolerate eating carbs quite readily without weight gain and excess cravings. You can also tell if you are In fact, the vast majority of us have different degrees of carbohydrate sensitive by asking yourself these key questions:14 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012

• Do you crave carbohydrates? slows the flow of sugar into our bloodstream, which causes less insulin release yet still provides us with a steady supply of • Do you have a sweet tooth? energy. The easiest way to increase your fiber is to add ground chia or flax seeds to your meals and protein shakes. • Do you get sleepy or have mental fogginess after meals? Reduce Stress with Relora: A mixture of the herbal extracts • Do you feel bloated, especially after meals? magnolia officinalis and phellodendron amurense, Relora is medically proven to reduce stress and anxiety. It’s often the • Do you experience water retention or puffiness? best option for patients who tend to wake up throughout the night, for highly stressed individuals and for menopausal • Do you have a very large appetite or an obsession with women with hot flashes that cause sleep disruption. Relora can food? significantly reduce cortisol and raise the antiaging, antistress hormone DHEA within only 2 weeks of use. Take 2 capsules • Do you have stubborn fat accumulation, especially around before bed and 1 in the morning to ease the effects of stress your middle? and in turn curb your cravings. • Do you feel a burning or warming sensation in your feet De-Carb Your Cupboards: Despite temptation to slash at night? calories in order to fit into that little black dress (which often leads to hormonal havoc), the solution lies in altering the • Do you have difficulty losing weight despite a “healthy, macronutrient makeup of your diet—particularly, the type and balanced” diet? amount of carbs that you take in. A 2007 study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association ( JAMA) foundIf you answered yes to any of these questions, your sensitivity that people with high insulin in their blood lost more weightto carbs may be negatively impacting your metabolism, on a diet comprised of more fat and less carbohydrates. Athormone production and long-term health. I recommend the the end of the study the group on the lower carb diet lost onfollowing as a first step towards helping you breakthrough average 13 pounds, whereas the group on the higher carb, lowyour carb addiction, end the yo-yo dieting cycle and repair your fat diet lost an average of 2 1/2 pounds.metabolism. While I have included a detailed six phase program in The Stay steady. Eat every three to four hours to maintain Carb Sensitivity Program which cycles the carbs consumed, youblood sugar levels, prevent overeating and avoid excessive can begin right away by boosting your protein and healthy fatcravings. Skipping meals, irregular meal times and excessive intake, and lowering your intake of all starchy carbs includingcaloric restriction will only lead to increased risk of binging breads, pastas, rice, grains, oatmeal, potatoes, legumeslater in the day. Before attending your next event or party, try to (beans), carrots, squash, etc. As you make changes to your intake of carbs, feel free to take the questionnaire listed above on a weekly basis to check your progress. Keep experimenting. . . the vast majority of us have differentdegrees of sensitivity to carbohydrates orinsulin resistance, and we don’t even realize it.have a snack such as a handful of walnuts or a few olives. The with your type of carbs until you have identified the diet thathealthy fats in these foods can help to cut belly fat and reduce has you feeling and looking your best, without any cravings,the tendency to overeat. Finally, travel with snacks such as a bloating, digestive discomfort or mood swings. For furtherpiece of string cheese, raw almonds or cashews, or a low sugar recommendations please visit www.carbsensitivity.com. ■protein bar. Dr. Natasha Turner is the author of the best-selling book, The Add a Little Roughage. Consuming more fiber is another Hormone Diet. Her passion is for promoting wellness, fitnesssecret weapon in your arsenal against holiday weight gain. and integrated medicine. She regularly contributes to variousFiber causes our stomach to stretch and increases the amount magazines and television programsof time it takes for food to pass through the digestive tract.Both of these benefits lead to better appetite control and make Contact 416.579.9105 or email [email protected] less likely to keep munching away. While most people take in to become a patient and experience The Hormone Diet and The10–15 g of fiber per day, it is 25–35 g that is required for optimal Carb Sensitivity approach.weight management and bowel health. Like protein, fiber also O c t ob e r 2 0 1 2 Total Health Online 15

Have a Drink Name a drink that can increase your alertness, prevent you from fainting after giving blood, and even promote a teensy bit of weight loss. Think it’s one of those “miraculous” multi-level marketing elixirs made of exotic juices that sell for about 40 bucks a pop? Well, think again...continue reading. The drink I’m talking about doesn’t cost anything, yet most of us don’t get enough of it. I’m talking about…water. Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center led by David Robertson, MD, have shown that ordinary water—with- out any additives—does more than just quench thirst. It has some other unexpected, physiological effects. It increases the activity of the sympathetic—fight or flight—nervous system, which raises alertness, blood pressure and energy expenditure (a technical term for calorie burning). Sharp eyed readers may have noticed the reference to in- creasing blood pressure, something none of us want to do (un- less we have very low blood pressure to begin with). But not to worry, while the researchers found that water did not signifi- cantly raise blood pressure in healthy young subjects, they did find that water increased sympathetic nervous system activity. And because it raises sympathetic nervous system activity—and consequently calorie burning—it does promote weight loss. So how much weight loss are we talking about? Dr. Robertson calculated that it might be as much as five pounds a year if you drank three 16 ounce glasses of water a day and nothing else changed. “This is not going to be the answer to the weight problem in the United States,” he said, “but it’s interesting that activa- tion of the sympathetic system is enough to do that.” ■ Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS aka The Rogue Nutritionist™ is a board-certified nutritionist and a nationally-known expert on weight loss and natural health. He’s the best-selling author of five books includ- ing The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth and The Most Effec- tive Natural Cures on Earth. Visit: www.jonnybowden.com.16 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012

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Longevity News HeadlinesThe American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Ronald Klatz, MD, DO. President (A4M; www.worldhealth.net) Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO, FAASP, ChairmanAnti-aging medicine is among the fastest-growing to Alzheimer’s disease. Noting that reduction of the frequencymedical specialties throughout the world and is founded of diagnostic assessments leads to underestimates of theon the application of advanced scientific and medical attributable risk, the study authors submit that deaths fromtechnologies for the early detection, prevention, treatment, Alzheimer’s disease may be six times more common thanand reversal of age-related dysfunction, disorders, and official statistics indicate.diseases. The goal of anti-aging medicine is not to merelyprolong the total years of an individual’s life, but to ensure [James B, et al. “Attributable risk of mortality from incidentthat those years are enjoyed in a productive and vital fashion. Alzheimer’s disease” [Abstract P2–174]. Presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, 20 Longevity News Headlines provides readers with the latest July 2012.]information in breakthroughs pertaining to the extension ofthe healthy human lifespan. Visit The World Health Network, “Nutrient Cocktail” Improves Alzheimer-Relatedat www.worldhealth.net, to learn more about the American Memory DeclineAcademy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)’s educationalendeavors and to sign-up for your free subscription to A blend of choline, uridine, and docohexaenoic acid (DHA)Longevity Magazine® e-Journal. serves as precursor to lipid molecules essential for forming and maintaining membranes of brain cells, thereby helping toThe A4M commends the efforts and dedication of Lyle Hurd, avert the loss of synapses—connections between brain cellsformer publisher of totalhealth magazine, in spearheading that can lead to memory loss and other cognitive impairments.a new outreach project on Alzheimer’s disease awareness Choline can be found in meats, nuts and eggs, and omega-3(see page 24). In this special installment of Longevity News fatty acids are found in a variety of sources, including fish,Headlines, we review recent headlines relating to Alzheimer’s eggs, flaxseed and meat from grass-fed animals. Uridine isdisease, with the goal of orienting readers on the gravity of the produced by the liver and kidney, and is present in somedisease as a global public health concern, as well as sharing foods as a component of RNA. Docohexaenoic acid (DHA)potential natural, non-drug approaches that may forestall or is an omega-3 fatty acid, best known for its role in promotingprevent the disease within our lifetime. cardiovascular health. Richard Wurtman, from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT; Massachusetts, USA), andAlzheimer’s Disease Claimed Half Million Lives in colleagues submit that these three nutrients are precursors toOne Year in U.S. the lipid molecules that, along with specific proteins, make up brain-cell membranes, which form synapses. To be effective,Rush University (Illinois, USA) researchers report that nearly all three precursors must be administered together. The500,000 deaths in 2007 are attributable to the condition, researchers followed 259 patients for six months. Patients,factoring in chronic coexisting conditions that leave people whether taking the nutrient blend or a placebo, improvedweak and fragile and thereby lead to death. Bryan James their verbal-memory performance for the first three months,and colleagues analyzed data collected in the Religious but the placebo patients deteriorated during the followingOrders Study (began in 2004) and the Rush Memory and three months, whereas the nutrient blend patients continuedAging Project (began in 1997), the total of both following to improve. Further, electroencephalography (EEG) studies2,500 older men and women with cognitive tests and other revealed changes in brain-activity patterns throughout theexams. Autopsy data were available for more than 80 percent study: as the trial went on, the brains of patients receivingof the approximately 1,000 participants who have died so the nutrient blend started to shift from patterns typical offar. Deaths among participants who developed incident dementia to more normal patterns. Because EEG patternsAlzheimer’s disease during follow-up were far more common reflect synaptic activity, the researchers submit that synapticthan in those remaining dementia-free: of 516 who developed function increased following treatment with the nutrientAlzheimer’s disease, 68.0 percent died, compared with 32.3 blend.percent of those without incident Alzheimer’s. Median timeto death for participants who developed Alzheimer’s disease [Philip Scheltens, Jos W.R. Twisk, Rafael Blesa, Eliowas 2.7 years. The data from the two Rush cohorts were Scarpini, Christine A.F. von Arnim, Richard J. Wurtman,then extrapolated to the entire U.S. population, using vital et al. “Efficacy of Souvenaid in Mild Alzheimer’sstatistics data from 2007. Careful to distinguish deaths with Disease: Results from a Randomized, Controlled Trial.”Alzheimer’s disease and deaths from the disease, the team J Alzheimer’s Dis., Volume 31, Number 1, July 2012, Pagesestimates that 477,800 deaths in 2007 could be attributable 225–36.]18 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012

A4M_TH_WatchingWeight.qxd 10/24/11 6:42“Exercise is more effective than diet control inpreventing high fat diet-induced [beta]-amyloiddeposition and memory deficit in amyloidprecursor protein transgenic mice.”Potential for Curry Spice beta-amyloid formation, a defining The Internet is quickly becoming an important sourceCompound as Alzheimer’s characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, of health information, and health savvy consumersTreatment Ayae Kinoshita and colleagues must keep pace with this rapidly evolving resource. expanded on this work, comparing the Join the A4M as a member, and enjoy our objectiveScientists are exploring natural effects of 1) diet control, 2) voluntary information knowledge base of aging interventiontherapeutic approaches because they exercise and 3) diet control plusinvolve shorter development times exercise, in their Alzheimer’s disease science, at: www.worldhealth.net/joinand are generally less expensive, mouse model. The results showedas compared to pharmacological that exercise was more beneficial O c t ob e r 2 0 1 2 Total Health Online 19products. One of the most promising than diet control in reducing beta-natural therapies is curcumin, a amyloid formation, as well as restoringspice compound extracted from memory loss induced by a high-fatthe root-stalks of the turmeric plant diet. Attributing the positive effects ofand gives curry its yellow color and exercise to increased degradation ofpungent flavor. While a number of beta-amyloid deposits in the brain, thehurdles in converting curcumin into study authors urge that: “Exercise hasa viable Alzheimer’s therapy must be the highest priority in the prevention ofaddressed, the cellular mechanisms [Alzheimer’s disease].” by which it beneficially alters theinflammatory processes are being “Exercise is more effective thanelucidated today. Reporting that: diet control in preventing high fat diet-“All chronic diseases are caused by induced [beta]-amyloid deposition anddysregulation of multiple targets,” memory deficit in amyloid precursorthe article notes that, “with curcumin, protein transgenic mice.”Mother Nature has already provided acompound that does so.” [Masato Maesako, Kengo Uemura, Masakazu Kubota, Akira Kuzuya, [Lauren K. Wolf. “Tumeric-Derived Kazuki Sasaki, Ayae Kinoshita, Compound Curcumin May Treat et al. The Journal of Biological Alzheimer’s.” Chemical and Chemistry, 287, 23024–33, June 29, Engineering News, 90(31), July 30, 2012.] 2012.] To stay updated on the latestExercise Essential to Combat breakthroughs that may help reduceAlzheimer’s Disease your odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease, as well as tips to live a robustExercise appears to be effective in and extended healthy lifespan, visitreducing beta-amyloid formation, a The World Health Network, www.defining characteristic of Alzheimer’s worldhealth.net, the official educationaldisease, in a lab animal model. website of the A4M and your one-stopResearchers from the Kyoto University resource for authoritative anti-agingGraduate School of Medicine (Japan) information. Be sure to sign up for thehave previously shown that a high- FREE Longevity Magazine® e-Journal,fat diet worsens cognitive function, your weekly health e-newsletterin a lab animal model of Alzheimer’s featuring wellness, prevention, anddisease; further, the team observed biotech advancements in longevity. ■that exercise ameliorated high-fat dietinduced memory impairment and

Part 2 of 2De-scents-itize Your Home/OfficeGloria Gilbère, DA Hom., PhD., EcoErgonomist, Wholistic RejuvenistIn the July issue (page 28) I reported on the dangers of synthetic cals in fragrance to be fully disclosed and publicly accessible onchemical fragrances, the number of people affected in one way ingredient labels.or another, symptoms manifested from fragrance exposure, andcurrent research on their toxicity. Product tests initiated by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics [safecosmetics.org/] and subsequent analyses, detailed in this This month I’m listing the most common chemicals so that you report, reveal that widely recognized brand-name perfumes andcan use this as a guideline and, hopefully, begin to take seriously the colognes contain secret chemicals, sensitizers, potential hor-“toxic soup” to which we have all become exposed. Don’t simply “buy mone disruptors and chemicals not assessed for safety:into” the marketing campaigns instead of being informed about whatyou put on your body and the health con- © Gloria Gilbèresequences…remember…what goes on theskin goes in the body! • SECRET CHEMICALS: Laboratory tests revealed 38 secret chemicals in 17 name-brand products, with an average of 14 I have devoted my life and private secret chemicals per product.practice to victims of chemically-inducedimmune system disorders— counsel- • MULTIPLE SENSITIZERS: The products tested containeding those whose immune systems can an average of 10 chemicals that are known to be sensitizersno longer protect them from chemicals. and can trigger allergic reactions such as asthma, wheezing,I believe that it’s a matter of decreasing headaches and contact dermatitis. All of these were listed ontolerance —the more you’re exposed to product labels.the less the organs of detoxification canprocess and eventually we become aller- • MULTIPLE HORMONE DISRUPTORS: A total of 12 differentgic to substances we previously tolerated. hormone-disrupting chemicals were found in the tested prod- ucts, with an average of four in each product. In each product, Use the following information for six of these chemicals mimic the hormone estrogen, and theyour health, those around you and the seventh is associated with thyroid effects. Some of these po-health of the planet. Remember also tential hormone disruptors were listed on labels; others werethat your perfume could be someone undisclosed and were uncovered in product testing.else’s poison when they’re immune sys-tem is already compromised. • WIDESPREAD USE OF CHEMICALS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ASSESSED FOR SAFETY: A review of government records No one group works harder at con- shows that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)sumer education than the Environmen- has not assessed the vast majority of fragrance ingredientstal Working Group (EWG); I have supported and followed theirresearch for many years. The incidents described below werereported by the EWG and provided for your education with fullcredit. When sprayed or applied on the skin, many chemicals fromperfumes, cosmetics and personal care products are inhaled.Others are absorbed through the skin. Either way, many of thesechemicals can accumulate in the body. As a result, the bodies ofmost Americans are polluted with multiple cosmetics ingredients.This pollution begins in the womb and continues through life. Numerous other products used daily, such as shampoos,lotions, bath products, cleaning sprays, air fresheners and laun-dry and dishwashing detergents, also contain strongly scented,volatile ingredients hidden behind the word “fragrance.” Someof these ingredients react with ozone in indoor air, generatingmany potentially harmful secondary air pollutants such as form-aldehyde and ultrafine particles (Nazaroff 2004). People have the right to know which chemicals they are ex-posed to. They have the right to expect government to protectthem, especially vulnerable populations, from hazardous chem-icals. In addition to required safety assessments of ingredientsin cosmetics, the laws must be changed to require the chemi-20 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012

in personal care products for safety. The Cosmetic Ingredi- clude: headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drop in blood ent Review (CIR), an industry-funded and self policing body, pressure, central nervous system depression, and death, in has assessed only 19 of the 91 ingredients listed on labels or severe cases, due to respiratory failure. found in testing for the 17 products assessed in this study. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and the Re- 5. CAMPHOR search Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), which de- Found in…perfume, shaving cream, nail enamel, fabric softener, velop and set voluntary standards for chemicals in the “fra- dishwasher detergent, nail color, and stickup air fresheners. grance” component of products, have assessed only 27 of the Facts…Local irritant and CNS stimulant readily absorbed 91 ingredients listed on labels or found in testing for the 17 through body tissues, irritant to eyes, nose and throat, causes products assessed in this study, based on a review of assess- dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles and convul- ments published in the past 25 years. sions. Avoid inhalation of vapors.Products in these samplings were tested by Analytical Scienc- 6. ETHANOLes, an independent laboratory in Petaluma, California. The lab Found in…perfume, hairspray, shampoo, fabric softener,found, in all, 40 chemicals in the tested fragrance products. dishwashing liquid and detergents, laundry detergents, shav-Thirty-eight of these were secret, or unlabeled, for at least one ing cream, soap, Vaseline lotion, air fresheners, nail colorof the products containing them, while the other two were listed and remover, paint and varnish removers. Facts…showingon all relevant product labels. Ingredient labels disclosed the symptoms that include: fatigue, irritant to eyes and upperpresence of another 51 chemical ingredients, giving a total of 91 respiratory tract even in low concentrations. Inhalation ofchemical ingredients altogether in the tested products, includ- ethanol vapors can have similar to those characteristic ofing hidden and disclosed ingredients combined. Of the 17 prod- ingestion. These include an initial stimulatory effect followeducts tested, 13 were purchased in the U.S. and four in Canada. by drowsiness, impaired vision, ataxia, and stupor. Known to cause CNS disorders.Thirteen Most Common Chemicals Found in FragrancedProducts (based on EPA study) 7. ETHYL ACETATE 1. ACETONE Found in…after shave, cologne, perfume, shampoo, nail color, Found in…cologne, dishwashing liquid and detergent, nail nail enamel remover, fabric softener, and dishwashing liquid. enamel and remover. Facts…Narcotic. On the EPA Hazardous Waste List warning of Facts…On the lists of the EPA, RCRA, and CERCLA as Haz- the following health effects: irritant to the eyes and respiratory ardous Waste—“Inhalation can cause dryness of the mouth tract, headache and narcosis (stupor), defatting effect on the and throat; dizziness, nausea, loss of coordination, slurred skin and may cause drying and cracking, may cause anemia speech, drowsiness, and, in severe exposures, coma—acts with leukocytosis and damage to liver and kidneys. Wash primarily as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant. thoroughly after handling. 2. BENZALDEHYDE 8. LIMONENE Found in…perfume, cologne, hairspray, laundry bleach, Found in…disinfectant sprays, bar soap, shaving cream, deodorants, detergent, Vaseline™ lotion, shaving cream, deodorants, nail color and removers, fabric softeners, dish- shampoo, bar soap, and dishwasher detergent. washing liquid, air fresheners, after shave, bleach, paint and Facts…Narcotic. Sensitizer. Local aesthetic, CNS depres- varnish removers. sant. Irritant to the mouth, throat, eyes, skin, lungs, and GI Facts…Carcinogenic. Warnings include: prevent contact with tract—causing nausea and abdominal pain. May cause kidney skin or eyes because it is an irritant and sensitizer, wash thor- damage. Do NOT use with contact lenses. oughly after using this material and before eating, drinking, or applying cosmetics, do not inhale limonene vapor. 3. BENZYL ACETATE Found in…perfume, cologne, shampoo, fabric softener, 9. LINALOOL stickup air fresheners, dishwashing liquid and detergent, Found in…perfume, cologne, bar soap, shampoo, hand lo- soap, hairspray, bleach, after shave and deodorants. tion, nail enamel remover, bleach powder, fabric softeners, Facts…Carcinogenic (linked to pancreatic cancer). Dangers shaving cream, after shave and solid deordorant. from vapors: irritant to eyes and respiratory passages, pro- Facts…Narcotic. Causes respiratory disturbances, attracts duces cough. In mice: hype-anemia of the lungs. Is absorbed bees, depressed heart activity and causes CNS disorders. through the skin causing systemic effects. Do not flush into In animal tests: ataxic gait, reduced spontaneous motor the sewer or septic tank. activity, depression, development of respiratory disturbances leading to death. 4. BENZYL ALCOHOL Found in…perfume, cologne, soap, shampoo, nail enamel 10. METHYLENE CHLORIDE and remover, air fresheners, laundry bleach and detergents, Found in…shampoo, cologne, paint and varnish removers. Vaseline lotion, deodorants, and fabric softeners. Facts…It was banned by the FDA in 1988, yet no enforcement Facts…Irritant to upper respiratory tract. Other symptoms in- is possible due to trade secret laws protecting the chemical O c t ob e r 2 0 1 2 Total Health Online 21

Stay alert and fragrance industry. It’s on the Hazard- skin contact can cause serious skin relaxed with ous Waste lists on the EPA, RCRA, disorders. and the CERCLA. When absorbed, itSuntheanine.® is stored in body fat, metabolizes to WHAT’S IN A LABEL? carbon monoxide, reduces oxygen- Since companies can get away with in- Clinically proven to reduce stress carrying capacity of the blood, causes complete labeling, follow these guide- and improve the quality of sleep. headaches, giddiness, stupor, irritabil- lines to ensure healthy choices. Tomorrow’s Nutrition chooses ity, fatigue, tingling in the limbs, and Suntheanine® because it is CNS disorders. • Choose products that list all ingredi- the highest-quality L-theanine ents, not generalized ones. available. 11. A-PINENE www.tomorrowsnutrition.com Found in…bar and liquid soap, • Examine the list of ingredients to cologne, perfume, shaving cream, check that the word fragrance does *This statement has not been evaluated by the deodorants, dishwashing liquids, and NOT appear. Essential oils should be food and drug administration. This product is not air fresheners. listed separately. intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any Facts…Sensitizer (damaging to the im- mune system). • Be prudent because even if the label disease. advertises “un-scented,” most man-22 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012 12. G-TERPINENE ufacturers use masking agents that Found in…cologne, perfume, soap, block our ability to perceive odors; so shaving creams, deodorants, and air not only is the fragrance still in the fresheners. product, but even more chemicals Facts…Causes asthma and CNS disorders. are present to mask other chemicals. 13. A-TERPINEOL • Avoid phthalates and parabens (of- Found in…perfume, cologne, laundry ten listed as methylparabens), they detergents, bleach powders, laundry disrupt reproductive and thyroid bleaches, fabric softeners, stickup air function. fresheners, Vaseline lotion, cologne, soap, hairspray, after shave, and roll- • Always inspect labels because formu- on deodorants. las change. Facts…Highly irritating to mucous membranes, aspiration into the lungs • Since no legal definitions exist for can produce pneumonitis or even fatal natural, nontoxic, and hypoa­ llergenic, edema, causes excitement, ataxia (loss those words don’t signify a healthier of muscular coordination, hypother- product unless every ingredient is mia, CNS and respiratory depression, identified. ■ headaches, and repeated or prolonged Gloria Gilbère, DAHom, PhD, DSC, EcoErgonomist, Wholistic Re- juvenist, and Health Detective, is a leading voice in wholistic and environmental health and rejuvenation. Gloria focuses her consulting in designing individual proto- cols to identify causes, effects and drug-free solutions to health and environmental challenges—specializing in inflammatory and digestive disorders (including leaky gut), multiple chemi- cal sensitivities and chemically-induced immune system disor- ders. She consults worldwide via telephone/Skype/email and onsite in Gig Harbor, WA and Huntington Beach, CA. Dr. Gilbère is now accepting new clients; call (888) 352-8175 to schedule your consultation or visit www.gloragilbere.com. Check out her new sub- scription blog, Your Health Detective, on her website and create your own Library of Health while learning to age without looking or feeling old. Be sure to sign-up for her Health Detective Blog subscription—a .33 cent a day investment in your health to help you take charge of your health. Go to www.gloriagilbere.com and click on the Health Detective Logo for full details.

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Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Lyle HurdThe list of the 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s is courtesy of theAlzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer’s Association has a weekly e-newsletter of tips andthe latest information on advances in Alzheimer’s care and research, go to (www.alz.org/)to subscribe.More information on AD will be included in upcoming issues of Total Health Online.Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symp- What’s a typical age-related change? tom of Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Alzheim- Vision changes related to cataracts. er’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There People with Alzheimer’s may have trouble following or join-are 10 warning signs and symptoms. Every individual may ex- ing a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conver-perience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you sation and have no idea how to continue or they may repeatnotice any of them, please see a doctor. themselves. They may struggle with vocabulary, have problems finding the right word or call things by the wrong name (e.g.,10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s: calling a “watch” a “hand-clock”). What’s a typical age-related change?1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life Sometimes having trouble finding the right word.One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is memory 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps loss, especially forgetting recently learned information. Oth- A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in un-ers include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the usual places. They may lose things and be unable to go backsame information over and over; increasingly needing to rely over their steps to find them again. Sometimes, they mayon memory aides (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) accuse others of stealing. This may occur more frequentlyor family members for things they used to handle on their own. over time. What’s a typical age-related change?What’s a typical age-related change? Misplacing things from time to time and retracing steps to findSometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remember- them.ing them later. 8. Decreased or poor judgment People with Alzheimer’s may experience changes in judgment2. Challenges in planning or solving problems or decision-making. For example, they may use poor judgmentSome people may experience changes in their ability to de- when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemar-velop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have keters. They may pay less attention to grooming or keepingtrouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly themselves clean.bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and take muchlonger to do things than they did before.What’s a typical age-related change?Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook.3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure What’s a typical age-related change?People with Alzheimer’s often find it hard to complete daily Making a bad decision once in a while.tasks. Sometimes, people may have trouble driving to a famil- 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities iar location, managing a budget at work or remembering the A person with Alzheimer’s may start to remove themselvesrules of a favorite game. from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. TheyWhat’s a typical age-related change? may have trouble keeping up with a favorite sports team orOccasionally needing help to use the settings on a microwave remembering how to complete a favorite hobby. They may alsoor to record a television show. avoid being social because of the changes they have experi-4. Confusion with time or place enced.People with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons and What’s a typical age-related change?the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding Sometimes feeling weary of work, family and social obligations.something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes they 10. Changes in mood and personalitymay forget where they are or how they got there. The mood and personalities of people with Alzheimer’s canWhat’s a typical age-related change? change. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed,Getting confused about the day of the week but figuring it out fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work,later. with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships zone.For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheim- What’s a typical age-related change?er’s. They may have difficulty reading, judging distance and Developing very specific ways of doing things and becomingdetermining color or contrast, which may cause problems with irritable when a routine is disrupted. ■driving.24 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012

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Pet Care Shawn Messonnier, DVM MANGEMicroscopic insects called mites cause mange. The most common types of mange are demodectic CONVENTIONAL THERAPY mange (common in puppies; rare in adult dogs, Most conventional therapies for demodectic, sarcoptic, and no- kittens and cats), sarcoptic mange (scabies in toedric mange require medicated dips of shampoos. Despite the puppies and dogs), notoedric mange (scabies potential toxicity and side effects that can occur with some dips, most are administered safely to the majority of pets with mange.in kittens and cats), and otodectic mange (ear mites in puppies, The drug ivermectin can be used for most types of mange, but itdogs, kittens and cats). Demodectic mange is a genetic disease is toxic at the dose required to treat mange in Collie-type dogs.and is not transmissible between pets. The other types of mange Ear mites can be treated with oral or injectable ivermectin orare transmissible between pets and can in fact be transmissible topical drops (which can be administered for four weeks alongbetween pets and their owners. Mange is a common cause of skin with some type of body treatment, usually a flea spray, to effec-disease in pets and may be difficult to diagnose in some pets. tively break the mite life cycle and kill the mites). ■OTHER NATURAL TREATMENTS Shawn Messonnier, DVMVariable success with mange can be achieved with a natural diet, ho- Dr. Messonnier, a 1987 graduate of Texasmeopathic sulfur, and the herbs garlic and Echinacea. For ear mites, A & M  College of Veterinary Medicine,mullein flower oil or yellow dock and reishi mushrooms can be tried. opened Paws & Claws Animal Hospital in 1991. His special interests include exotic These can be used in conjunction with conventional thera- pets, dermatology, and animal behavior.pies, as they are unlikely to be effective by themselves in most Dr. Messonnier is a well-known speakerpatients with severe disease. The natural treatments are widely and author of the popular book Naturalused with variable success but have not been thoroughly investi- Health Bible for Dogs & Cats. Visit:gated and proven at this time. www.petcarenaturally.com. As with any condition, the most healthful natural diet willimprove the pet’s overall health.28 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012



The Feminine Vision For Our World ahead.” In other words, women often assume it is essential to Jacqueline Lapa Susman, MS, LPC act competitively and aggressively at work in order to keep up with male colleagues who are socialized from birth to be fierce, “Women have a special capacity to lead us to a more competitive, and driven to do whatever success demands. peaceful world with compassion, affection and kindness. Women, however, report feeling diminished in the process; they And there is no more important time for that than this intuited that imitating this style of power engendered a loss moment.” of their true feminine nature. In this way, many women have suppressed their own innate feminine sensibilities, without  The Dalai Lama comprehending their own intrinsic power or how it might be utilized to achieve success in the workplace.When I recently meditated upon the Dalai Lama’s words about the role of women today, his sentiments While doing research for a book several years ago, which confirmed the vital contribution women have made to examined the respective leadership styles of men and women,all areas of society since the advent of feminism. When I grew up I had the privilege of speaking with Gloria Steinem, the iconicin the 1950s, it was rare to find examples of women in positions feminist leader and William Simon, former Secretary of theof leadership. Whether on TV, in magazines, or on the silver Treasury. During the course of my research, I conductedscreen, the images of women promoted by the media conformed interactive Eidetic Image Psychology experiments with men andto the notion of “the weaker sex” requiring the protection and women in high positions in government and in the corporatesupport of a man. Today, however, we’ve come a long way from world. These experiments were developed by Dr. Akhter Ahsen,this “Betty Crocker” vision of women. As we all know, women the leading theoretician in the field of mental imagery. By usingare increasingly assuming leadership roles that had previously these image-based exercises in an experimental study, I wasbeen reserved for men, from corporate America, politics, and able to probe beyond the rational conscious mind to reveal athe business sector to social activism, human rights, medicine subject’s hidden, innermost feelings, thoughts, and impulses.and science. As women continue to make vital and powerful This is not the face we often show the world.contributions to their chosen fields, however, this transitionfrom male to female social influence must be better framed and By the end of my study, I had discovered the naturalunderstood. leadership styles of men and women differ substantially. One of the exercises involved asking subjects to wave their hands for In working with countless women, both in my private three minutes in a crisscross motion over an ordinary objectpractice and in the seminars for women that I conduct, I found lying on a table, while I repeated differing commands. Thea disturbing element in their attitudes toward their positions experiment was designed to uncover a person’s inner statesof leadership. Many women believed it necessary to emulate of mind while being controlled. The purpose was not to studymale styles of leadership in order to be respected and to “get gender differences, however, what became evident was startling: men and women universally responded differently from one30 Total Health Online Oc tob e r 2012 another based on their gender. Although hardly average, Gloria Steinem’s responses typified those of most women. I gave her a simple command to wave her hands in a criss-cross manner over a pen lying on her coffee table for a full three minutes as I repeated the instruction, “Do not grab it.” At no point did Gloria touch the pen, but she later revealed that this was because she simply didn’t feel compelled to do so. She also wondered whether others reacted the same way as she did. \"I didn't feel any reason to grab it,\" she announced. Although it appeared that she was obeying my commands, in fact the opposite was true: she was following her own inner sense. I next asked her to wave her hands over the pen again, but this time spent the three minutes exhorting her to grab it. She did so because it felt “natural.” Finally, I repeated a double-negative instruction, “Do not grab it. Do not think of your childhood.” Gloria broke both commands, revealing herself to be a rule breaker, whereas most men follow those commands obediently. Gloria recalled being a child of six in a raggedy bathing suit with uncombed hair catching minnows. She felt excited and unselfconscious hunting for coins in the dark and cold water off a pier amidst giant, whiskered catfish. \"It was adventurous and mysterious there,\" she told me. I interpreted the coins as symbolizing the wealth of potential she had inside of her, as well as her courage to discover new possibilities and pursue the unknown. In many ways, Gloria is symbolic of women—in the

different way she responded in the test 9. Women were much more likely to break the Rhonda Lenaircompared to how men typically do. rules if the rule felt negative for them to follow. Associate Editor, In contrast, William Simon, former Energy Medicine,United States Secretary of the Treasury Men followed the rules. Total Health Onlineresponded in a way that was commonto most of the males I studied. When he 10. Women were more concerned with what would R honda Lenair is a prophet, luminary, andbegan waving his hands over an eraser founder of the Self(s) Healing Experienceon his office desk, he approached the be of value for everyone and not just themselves. (SHE), a divine non-medical paradigm thatexperiment as if it were a competition, and energetically speed-heals self-sabotagingbegan to strategize silently in his mind Men receive tremendous social pressure to behaviors, thoughts, and other issues thathow to beat me. He later reported he was perform in all areas of their lives. They’re block inner peace, calm, and freedom. In hercounting the number of times I repeated rarely allowed to appear vulnerable or presence, miracles predictably occur wherebyeach command, in order to discern if there needy and are encouraged to suppress people completely outgrow the desire, need,was a pattern to it for the sole purpose of their sensitivities to assert control. This and relevance to self-abuse in seemingly anwinning whatever I might be doing with unfortunately results in a certain inflexible instant.him. He was quite surprised to discover rigidity when responding to challenges.at the end of the experiment that there Although women traditionally have been Since 1987, SHE has helped over 30,000was nothing to win or to lose, but that the deprived of power in our society, they people worldwide attain and sustain innerpurpose of my commands was simply to have been freer to feel and be intuitive and peace by losing all cravings, desires, and thereveal his internal mental states. sensitive. The connection to their inner need to self-abuse with alcohol, food, nicotine sensibilities—from which rich impulses, and other substances through a ‘predictable Whether it is based on ones’ gender thoughts, and visions emerge—remains miracle’ and phenomenon that occurs withoutbiology or due to the culture’s socialization more intact. withdrawals, pain, meetings, counseling orprocess, this research determined women treatments.today do tend to approach life situations In this way, women’s innate responsewith a unique mentality. Here are some of to life tends to be more inclusive, true Rhonda is an internationally renownedthe gender differences that I discovered in to oneself, wholesome, natural and medical intuitive who has been compared tothe interactive experiment: embracing of others. the ‘Sleeping Prophet’ Edgar Cayce and Nostradamus.1. Men were more inclined to revealing violent In this broken world in which we find ourselves, in the midst of global Any obstacle that obstructs inner peace tostates and destructive states of mind while women wars, an environment that is at the brink use or abuse, or stressful, anxious, or fearful of collapse, vast areas of famine and states and thoughts lose their relevance anddid not. poverty, and the countless other problems cease through SHE. we face, we need leaders who will break2. Men were more concerned with competition dysfunctional rules, bring truth into “It took Rhonda 20 minutes to turn around situations, remain open to new visions, my over 20-year-old addiction to alcohol. Iand discerning who was “one up and one down.” and think of the whole and not only their am forever grateful.” Polly Peterson, VT own interests. This ultimately represents “SHE is a true miracle that freed me fromWhile these thoughts never entered the minds of a paradigm shift in consciousness based horrific alcoholism 13 years and 7 months ago. upon inclusive love, rather than fear and I am now free to travel around the world livingwomen. competition, which is divisive. If women the life of my dreams.” Norm McIver, MA more readily inhabit these qualities, it “It was like turning off a light. It’s completely3. Women felt more comfortable amidst confusion is crucial for them to develop and follow painless and the desire to drink is just gone. their own innate styles of power. In doing It’s been over 11 years.” Greg Rose, MAand uncertainty. Men had more difficulty so, they will emerge as the true leaders “It certainly amazes me. All I can say is that who are capable of bringing real change to your need for a cigarette hits a wall andtolerating it, which suggest women can endure the world. ■ dies…” Sandy Shea, editor, Boston Phoenix in an interview by Bella English of the Bostonambiguity and stress more easily than men. Jaqueline Lapa Sussman MS, Globe. LPC is a psychotherapist, au- “I have firsthand experience and can truthfully4. Women are able to deny a felt emotion thor, lecturer and one of the state that she has the ability to abolish any foremost practitioners of Ei- craving for alcohol. … as a physician, at firstespecially when those emotions are unwelcome, detic Image Psychology. She approached with some skepticism. However, has delivered lectures and she has helped me immensely and I can onlyrevealing strategic ability to maneuver under seminars worldwide and has recommend her.” IM Brosseau, MD, trained top-level government Ontario, Canada.difficult circumstances. Men feel damaged when officials, health care providers, corporate CEO’s, professional athletes and university Read, see, and hear the scores of life-changinghaving to deny emotion. faculties. Her books are, “Images of Desire” experiences our clients have witnessed. and “Freedom From Failure.” In addition, she Visit www.lenair.com or call Barry at5. Women became playful and use humor to has published numerous articles and current- 1.888.412.8392 for your free information ly writes a monthly self-help article for Total or to schedule your Self(s) Healingeffectively diffuse a situation in which they felt Health Online magazine. Jackielsus@aol. Experience in-person or on the phone. com or www.jaquelinesussman.com.they were being controlled. Men became rigidwhen feeling controlled.6. Women cried to release tension, which in turnleft them feeling more strength. Men found itdifficult to cry or release tension, so they held tight,became more brittle and shattered more easily.7. Mental and emotional insights were expressedmore frequently by females. O c t ob e r 2 0 1 2 Total Health Online 31