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74 Home for the Holidays

Tensions running high this holiday season?
Learn how to put the joy back in your world
during family gatherings.
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80 Neck Check
The incidence of thyroid cancer is growing
at an alarming rate, but there are
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86 When Pets Go Natural

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21 News for Healthy Living
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The art of failure: When learning to knit became
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A Time of Giving
M E D I C I N E
T H E A R T & S C I E N C E O F H E A LT H Y L I V I N G

E D I TO R - I N - C H I E F
Linda Sparrowe

A
S E N I O R E D I TO R S
s I write this, Hurricane Rita is slamming her way toward the Texas Deirdre Shevlin Bell
coast, and close to a million people from Texas to Louisiana are pack- Lisa Anne Marshall
ing a few belongings and heading for higher ground. This on the heels of Vonalda M. Utterback, CN
Hurricane Katrina seems too cruel even by Mother Natures harsh standards, A R T D I R E C TO R
and my heart aches for those whose lives have been ripped apart. Sarah Chesnutt
Always the one to look for the good in people, I didnt have to search too A S S O C I AT E A R T D I R E C TO R

far to find it this time, as I discovered story upon story of people opening their Jessica Wurtzel
wallets, cupboards, closets and even their homes to perfect strangers. People A S S O C I AT E E D I TO R
everywhere heeded the call to action, Kristin Bjornsen
giving whatever they could. High-tech A S S I S TA N T E D I TO R S

businesses from Silicon Valley donated Brooke Berlin

Leigh Eising
wireless technology and laptop computers Jennifer Winger
to relief agencies to track missing persons. M A N U S C R I P T E D I TO R
College kids spearheaded internet blogs to James Keough
help families and friends communicate; CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

musicians performed; football players Nancy Alfaro; Maureen Callahan, RD;

Rosemary Carstens; Victoria L.
manned the phones; and volunteers Freeman, PhD; Lynn Ginsburg;
at Habitat for Humanity got out their Nora Isaacs; Sarah Keough;
hammers and nails, ready for rebuilding. Linda Knittel; Dan Lukaczer, ND;
Nancy Nachman-Hunt; Alan Reder;
The alternative and complementary
Carrie Myers Smith; Matthew Solan
medicine community rallied as well. So
many of the companies you have come to P R O D U C T I O N D I R E C TO R
Kelly Mikler
rely on for products and services donated those very products and services to
P R O D U C T I O N C O O R D I N ATO R
the hurricane victims. For example, the non-profit organization Vitamin Angel
Amy Johnson
Alliance gathered contributions from such companies as NOW Foods, Rain-
bow Light, Nordic Naturals and Pharmachem Labs and donated crate upon EDITORIAL BOARD
Timothy Birdsall, ND; Mark Blumenthal; Richard
crate of vitamins (12 million supplements so far, but they need more) to fight P. Brown, MD; James Dillard, MD, DC; James
malnutrition in the region. The North American Herb and Spice A. Duke, PhD; James S. Gordon, MD; Elson
Haas, MD; Mark Hyman, MD; David Katz, MD;
Company gave $100,000 worth of natural antiseptics, medicines and pain re-
Kathi Kemper, MD; John Pan, MD; Kenneth
lievers to the Gulf Coast victims. And the National Nutritional Foods Associ- Pelletier, PhD, MD; Joseph Pizzorno, ND;
ation has put a call out for donations to help rebuild retail stores in the area. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

Clearly, in the aftermath of destruction, our world quickly became more

intimate and more interconnected. Our family circle expanded and we made
room in our hearts for those who needed us. Sadly enough we often find we
have an easier time giving kindness to (and taking it from) strangers than we
do our own kin. We all have our home for the holidays storiessome funny
and some maybe not so much. Alan Reder, in his Home for the Holidays
piece (page 74) shares such stories, his own and others, and gives us some in-
sight on how to navigate those tricky relationship waters. Id like to add one
more to his list: Rally around something bigger than your collective selves; be
with your family if you can; join hands and make a commitment to act to-
gether for the happiness of others. You may just find that brings you closer.
Erik Paulsrud
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take the place of advice given by licensed healthcare profes-
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Food as Pharmacology

O n a recent trip to China, I realized that the av-

erage Chinese person knows more about the
medicinal properties of food than I do, even after years
of research. When Westerners think of food, we think
of taste, texture, nourishment, delight and perhaps en-
ergy. In China, food is seen as all of that as well as a
source of support for well-being and health. Its no
coincidence, I think, that the Chinese word for taking
medicine comprises two characters: chi yao, meaning Mark Hyman, MD
eat medicine.
I went to Asia to lecture on health and the new field of nutrigenomics, the
science of how food molecules interact with our genes to support or inter-
fere with health. But I learned more from my hosts broad knowledge and the
matter-of-fact discussions about the healing properties of the food I shared
with them than from my hours of researching current medical journals.
Modern scientists keep discovering specific molecules in food that enhance
health. The ancient Chinese have incorporated foods medicinal properties
into their cuisine for thousands of years. In America, I spend most of my ef-
forts educating people that food is medicine. In Asia, I was speaking to the
converted, simply illuminating with science what they apply every day.
Dinners with my hosts were full of wonderfully presented and delicious
dishes. Some of the ingredients were unusual, such as the mild, crunchy white
tree fungus, bai mu er, which enhances detoxification and improves complex-
ion. One mixed-vegetable dish included sweet ginkgo nuts, which help in-
crease circulation and cognitive functions as well as act as a powerful
antioxidant. A side of earthy shitake, or Chinese black mushroom, boosts im-
munity. A serving of crisp, dark-green gai lan (Chinese broccoli), contains glu-
cosinolates that improve detoxification; prevent cancer; and contain a rich
supply of nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, folic acid and antioxidants.
Deep-red, crispy Peking duck skin gets its color from Chinese red rice yeast,
known to contain a statin-like substance that lowers cholesterol. A longhan
soup with lotus seeds was soothing and nourishing: longhan improves blood
pressure and anemia; lotus seeds enhance male sexual function, alleviate diar-
rhea and reduce heart palpitations.
Western sciences limited knowledge about food is underscored by Chinas
centuries-old marriage of the medical and culinary arts. I left with a full belly,
nourished soul and healthier body. The next time you have friends in for a
healthy meal, tell them chi yao.

Mark Hyman, MD Medical Editor

If people pay attention to the five flavors and mix them well, their bones will remain
straight, their muscles will remain tender and young, their breath will circulate freely,
their pores will be fine in texture, and consequently, their breath and bones will be filled
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Rx: Healthy Food
I just wanted to say I love the Food as
Medicine supplement that was added to
Octobers issue of the magazine. I am
so pleased that someone finally took a
step in such a directionit is very excit-
ing to see you guys do this. Thank you!
J e n Va n Wi c k l e r
via email
Ledum for Lyme
Thank you for your article on Lyme
disease (Shedding Light on Lyme,
September 2005). In addition to the
homeopathic resources you mentioned,
anyone who has had Lyme disease can
benefit from using homeopathic ledum,
even after finishing antibiotics, or many
years after treatment. In my experience,
it clears away any lingering symptoms.
D eb r a H a r t m a n n
S i l ve r S p r i n g , M d .
High Anxiety
PEACE IN PRAYER
If you look at the hour at which I sent
this email message, you will see that its
late. Actually its because I have high anx-
iety. I deal with it by exercising,
eating an alkalizing diet, performing-
breathing exercises, meditating, doing
affirmations, being in the present, and
doing the one thing you didnt mention
in your article (High Anxiety, Sep-
tember 2005): praying. It doesnt mat-
ter what religion you are; you just have
to believe in a higher spirit. But I find
that prayer works wonders. First one
must pray and be thankful for all the
good that they have and then ask the
higher spirit to help them get through
whatever challenge of the day is bother-
ing them, and that brings peace. Its how
many of my life decisions get made.
The article was excellent, and I do
want to say that omega-3s are phe-
nomenal. I originally gave them to my
twin sons for high cholesterol, but what
I noticed was that their study habits
improved and their emotional sensitiv-
ities became more stable. I also use
them for menopausal symptoms
so omega-3s are a great supplement.
I bought your magazine for the first
time, and so far I am really enjoying it.
J o a n n Pe r a h i a
via email
DENTAL ANALGESICS
In the September issue there was an
article about anxiety. In the article there
was a statement made about dental anal-
gesics causing anxiety in some cases.
Could you please let me know where
I can find more information on this?
J o h n Ke e l ey
via email
Editors Response: According to
Jerilyn Ross, president of the Anxiety
Disorders Association of America, many
analgesics used to numb areas of the
body contain the neurotransmitter nor-
epinephrine. Although the injections are
harmless, norepinephrine can increase
your heart rate, which may frighten
those whove previously had panic
attacks. If youre concerned, Ross sug-
gests talking to your doctor or dentist
about it and requesting an injection
that lacks norepinephrine. For more
information, go to www.adaa.org.
THE BALANCED BRAIN
Barbara Heys High Anxiety article in
September 2005s issue left out one of
the main keys to treating anxiety and
successfully rehabilitating those who
suffer. As a practitioner for 20-plus
years, I can tell you that without the use
of amino acids to restore your depleted
brain chemistry, you are going nowhere.
GABA is the anti-anxiety neuro-
transmitter that can quiet signals from
a traumatized amygdala (a part of the
brain that plays a key role in emotions
such as fear and pleasure). The key is
inhibitory amino acids that the Pain
& Stress Center has used for 20 years
with a 95 percent success rate. Amino
acids must be taken in specif ic
amounts for the brain to be chemi-
cally balancedand neurotransmitters
that come from amino acids are the key.
B i l l i e J . S a h l ey, P h D
E x e c u t i ve D i re c t o r
Pa i n & S t re s s C e n t e r
S a n A n t o n i o , Tex a s
We Goofed
I enjoyed the opportunity to be inter-
viewed for your September 2005 issue
(What Makes Brian Berman a Be-
liever?) and thank you for the honor.
I noticed on reading the article, however,
that some of the edits I sent you had not
been included. Id be very grateful if you
would publish a clarification in your next
edition as the statements involve others
and I would not want to appear to be
misrepresenting these people.
Page 92: The article states that The
Bravewell Collaborative supports re-
search in alternative medicine. In fact,
they support initiatives that raise aware-
ness, promote leadership and encour-
age education and clinical care in
integrative medicine. At this point, they
do not fund research specifically.
Page 87: The article states that I
helped create the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) Office of Alternative
Medicine in 1992. This is not the case,
I was not involved in creating it, but I
was the chair of the their first ad hoc
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Fou rSig ht advisory board when the Office was
formed. I also coedited the first report,
h y p n ot h e r a py
on alternative medicine to the NIH,
Expanding Medical Horizons, and did
continue to serve as an advisor for
another seven years.
Thank you for allowing me to
clarify these points to your readers.
Brian Berman, M D
P ro f e s s o r a n d D i re c t o r
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of Medicine
Hypnotherapy has been approved as a The Power of Play
method of therapy since 1958 by the
American Medical Association. Isnt it time Your article about alternatives to drugs
you made the changes to free yourself for the treatment of anxiety and
of limiting beliefs and negative behaviors
depression in children (When Kids
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Stuttering their strengths. Sand-play therapy
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allows interplay between a childs
Clinically proven effective and doctor conscious and unconscious realms
supported Hypnotherapy can help you
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Boosting Libido
I enjoyed reading your magazine,
especially The Sensuality Solution
(October 2005). It was accurate and
well written. My clinical and personal
experience certainly validates it.
J o Pe r ro n , M D
via email
The Yogi: Fit or Feeble?
There is no questioning the fact that
yoga has many benefits. However, one
of them is not increased strength. Please
correct this now and in future issues.
M i c h a e l Ye s s i s , P h D
S p o r t s Tr a i n i n g I n c .
via email
Editors Response: In my 25 years
of practice, I have found yoga to be a
wonderful way to increase overall
strength. But dont take my word for it.
Researchers at University of California,
Davis, recently tested the muscular
strength and endurance, among other
things, of 10 students who practiced 10
minutes of yoga breathing exercises, 50
minutes of yoga, and 10 minutes of
meditation. They found that the students
muscular strength increased by 31 per-
cent after only eight weeks.
Ride to Walk
I just read Horse Whisperings
(August, 2005). Im interested in this
topic because of my connection to an-
other equine-assisted therapy program,
Ride to Walk (www.ridetowalk.org) in
Granite Bay, Calif. They work with
handicapped youngsters of varying
disabilities.
Joan Meilach
B a l t i m o re
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 Cut your flu in half.

Sambucol Black Elderberry extract reduces symptoms and shortens duration of

flu types A and B. In fact, patients given Sambucol recover up to four days
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 Research, trends, and viewpoints
Breathe Easy With Vitamin C
Asthma relief can be as
simple as eating more
fruits and vegetables high
in antioxidants, according
to numerous studies.
Vitamin C, in particular,
may soothe inflamma-
tion in the lungs of
asthmatics who are
often deficient in these
free-radical-fighting
compounds.
A natural antihista-
mine, vitamin C may also
Top and right: istockphotos; bottom: photos.com
prevent exercise-induced
asthma attacks if you take
enough (1 to 2 grams)
before working out.
An August 2005 study
in the European Respiratory
Journal showed that a
group of 28 people with
severe asthma had
news for healthy living
Vitamin C, taken before
workouts, may prevent
markedly lower levels of
antioxidants in their blood
compared with 53 people
who had mild asthma and
43 who did not suffer
from asthma at all.
An observational study
done in Italy (April 2000)
showed that asthmatic
children may also benefit
from eating more fruit.
Researchers there noticed
that kids who ate more
kiwi and citrus fruits were
less susceptible to asthma
A LT E R N AT I V E
asthma attacks.
and wheezing. A year
later, a follow-up study of
4,000 children still found
eating fruit to be an effec-
tive antidote to most
asthma symptoms.
While you dont want
to hang up your inhaler
(or your childs) just yet,
do stock up on mandarins,
kiwi, oranges and straw-
berries. Theyre a tasty
way to up your C quo-
tient and breathe easier.
Nancy Alfaro
Have nothing in your houses that
you do not know to be useful or
believe to be beautiful.
NOV/DEC 2005 | A LT E R N AT I V E M E D I C I N E
M E D I C I N E
Food
Detective
The Department of
Agriculture has launched
a new searchable data-
base that contains nutri-
tional information on more
than 13,000 foods and
beverages, from apples
and steak to strawberry
shortcake and Long Island
iced tea. Select an item
and a portion size, and the
Whats in the Foods You
EatSearch Tool will
profile it for 60 different
nutrients. In addition to
listing such humdrum
items as calories and
fat and sugar content,
the database also lists
the amount of minerals,
vitamins, essential fatty
acids, and certain phytonu-
trients such as lutein and
lycopene. Investigate
whats really on your plate
by visiting www.ars.usda.
gov/foodsearch.
Kristin Bjornsen
William Morris
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Echinaceas
Rocky Road
Everyone knows echinacea
is what you take when
you have a cold, right?
Well, maybe, maybe not.
A recent study in the New
England Journal of Medicine
showed that at least one
The Pill May Help species of echinacea
didnt help prevent colds
Delay or Prevent MS or reduce the severity
of cold symptoms.
Birth control pills may reduce a womans risk for Although the study
developing multiple sclerosis (MS)at least while was notable in its research
shes taking them. methods, it doesnt mark constituents that were not
In a study published in the Archives of Neurology, the definitive death knell
researchers looked to see whether using birth control for echinacea as a cold
pills or getting pregnant had any effect on a womans fighter. Mark Blumenthal,
risk of contracting MS, a condition in which the founder and director of
immune system attacks the nerves. the nonprofit American
They compared data from 106 women of repro- Botanical Council (ABC),
ductive age who had MS with 1,001 similarly aged says that the cold/flu
women who did not. They found that the incidence of viruses, injected into par-
MS was 40 percent lower in those who were using ticipants noses were highly
oral contraceptives. They also discovered that women infectious, while the
were less likely to get MS if they were pregnant, but echinacea dosages were
3 times more susceptible in the first six months after lower than what people
giving birth.
would normally takethey
received an equivalent of
Researchers think they know why. Since estrogen
900 mg a day of dried
affects the immune system and MS appears to
Echinacea angustifolia root,
result from an abnormal immune response, the hor-
compared to the 3,000 mg
mone could play a role in the bodys ability to resist
that the World Health
the disease.
Organization and ABC
The high levels of estrogen found in the pill and
during pregnancy seem to delay or prevent MS.
Low levels, on the other hand, may actually increase
the risk.
recommend. It would
have been optimal if this
trial had tested the echi-
nacea preparation at either
more frequent or higher
doses, he states.
The amount of biologi-
cally active ingredients
found in the herb vary
widely depending on a
multitude of factors,
leading the researchers to
admit other chemical
tested [could] have impor-
tant biological effects.
In fact, another study this
year found that a standard-
ized root extract from
Echinacea angustifolia did,
in fact, strengthen the
immune systems of mice
infected with Candida
albicans (yeast overgrowth),
as well as stimulate the
production of T-cells
that are vital for immunity.
But dont throw out that
tincture just yet. Most
doctors do still recom-
mend echinacea for
colds and flus.
NA
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KB

Tall Tales
27% of men exaggerated
their height by 1 inch or more
compared to 13 percent of women
during a recent British study. In it,
researchers asked 100 men and
100 women how tall they were.

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news for healthy living

High Fat Means

High Hunger
Did you know you have a Because the CCK made
special mechanism in your them feel full, the rats on
body that tells you when the low-fat diet ate much
to put down that fork less than usual. However,
and stop eating? As soon the rats on the high-fat
as your small intestines diets didnt seem to notice
detect fat or protein, they CCKs effect and kept
release a hormone, called right on eating. They had
cholecystokinin (CCK), had apparently become
which tells your brain desensitized to the hor-
youve had enough. If we mone, say the researchers.
humans are anything like Human studies have
laboratory rats, high-fat shown similar results in
diets could cause our bod- the past. For example,
ies to ignore this stop-eat- in a 2003 study in the
ing hormone, making us American Journal of Physi-
more prone to overeating. ology, a group of men ate Cant resist that extra bite? High-fat diets can
In a recent study, high-fat meals for two keep your body from knowing when to say when.
researchers observed two weeks and then low-fat
groups of rats for 20 days, meals for two weeks.
one on a high-fat diet At the end of each 14-day when they ate fatty foods. promote health, but
and the other on a low-fat period, they each received Despite these findings, they help you feel
diet. For three hours an infusion of fat directly dont shun fats altogether. satiated after a meal
each day, they left into their small intestines. Small to medium (not by releasing moderate
a bunch of tasty, These infusions triggered high) quantities of good amounts of CCK.
fatty snacks the release of CCK, so fat in the diet not only Sarah Keough
that rats the participants should
love have felt full. But the
close by. men had the urge to stop
The rats
on high-
eating only when the
infusions followed their Katrina Update
fat diets ate two-week, low-fat diet. Human compassion and generosity are never more
as much as When the infusion came evident than in the aftermath of a disaster. Such was
40 percent after the high-fat weeks,
the case in September after the devastation caused
more than the men actually felt hun-
by Hurricane Katrina, when the outpouring of dona-
those on grier than they did on the
tions rivaled the floodwaters of the storm itself. Such
low-fat diets. low-fat diet, though the
kindness is as critical now as it was right after the
In the second part of amount of food they ate
storm. As media attention wanes and we move on
the study, the researchers and their CCK levels
injected all the rats with were equal. with our lives, the victims needs remain. For a list of
CCK at noon and then This suggests that their some organizations to which you can donate, visit
Photos.com

placed food in front bodies were less sensitive www.usafreedomcorps.gov/katrina/donate.asp.

of them for an hour. to the effects of CCK

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news for healthy living

Coffee Time
Still feeling guilty about
the coffee youre drinking reported cases of dia-
these days? As long as
youre not pouring more from diabetes.
than two cups per day,
you probably have noth-
ing to worry about. In
fact, you may actually
benefit from your habit.
New studies show that
coffee may lower your
risk for type-2 diabetes.
Scientists have been
studying the link between
caffeine consumption
and a lower risk of type-2
diabetes for some time
with conflicting results,
but a new study pub-
lished in the International
Journal of Obesity further
illuminates the connec-
tion between the two.
there were 301 self-
betes and eight deaths
On average, those
who regularly drank freshly
ground coffee (caffeinated
or decaf) or regular tea, had
a lower risk for diabetes.
However, neither instant
coffee (caffeinated or not)
nor herbal tea appeared to
have any affect. Interest-
ingly, the decreased risk
occurred only in non-elderly
adults who had previously
lost weight.
Despite the studys
overall promising results,
coffee drinking remains
a hot topic. Previous
research has even indicat-
ed that caffeine increases

Futuristic Clothing Researchers studied data

from 7,006 subjects who
insulin resistance and can
bring on such side effects
participated in the First as insomnia, anxiety and
Imagine a pair of jeans Biomimetic and Natural National Health and muscles tremors in those
that not only make your Technologies at Englands Nutrition Examination who are sensitive to it. To
butt look great but could University of Bath is even Survey Epidemiologic be on the safe side, grab
also save your life by working on a fabric that Follow Up. None of the yourself a cup of decaf.
administering medicine adjusts to changing body participants had a history Either way youll feel better
directly into your skin. temperaturesa must- of diabetes at the start knowing that youre taking
It sounds like something have for anyone with of the study, but over your medicine.
out of a sci-fi novel, does- hot flashes. the next 8-plus years, SK
nt it? But experts say that While shirts with built-
with a technology similar in sunscreen and insect
to the one used in nicotine repellent are already a Could coffee
and oral-contraceptive reality, scientists say they have yet
patches, this futuristic are many studies and tests another perk?
clothing could be a real away from a shirt that can
possibilitywell, in treat eczema or help with
the future. depression. Theyll need
Researchers are experi- to prove that the mole-
menting with clothing cules can stay stable within
that does everything from the clothing, while still
monitoring breathing and being able to disconnect
heart rates to moisturizing from the material and be
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the skin and reducing absorbed into the skin.

cellulite. The Centre for SK

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news for healthy living Awaken to

the Walnut
The healthy walnut now
has even more to boast
about. Along with being
high in protein, minerals
and omega-3 fatty acids,
walnuts contain melatonin,
a hormone that regulates
sleep cycles and the
immune system. According
to a recent study, each
gram of walnut has 21/2
to 41/2 nanograms of
the hormone.
While that doesnt
sound like a lot, in the
study, rats that dined on
walnuts had blood mela-
tonin concentrations three
times higher than rats that
ate the standard diet. The
walnuts also increased the
been reported out of total antioxidant power of
Hidden Dangers about 23 million people the blood and, thus, its abil-
using Viagra worldwide ity to fight free radicals.
of the Little Blue Pill the chances for an optic
nerve stroke is quite small.
Important in treating
insomnia, jet lag and
Blindness, a possible to the erectile dysfunction Still, experts say the num- seasonally induced de-
and rather alarming side drugs Viagra, Cialis and ber of cases may be under- pression, melatonin acts
effect of Viagra, could Levitra. The FDA has reported because doctors as an antioxidant and may
make this popular impo- ordered new labels for havent known to look for combat the aging process.
tency drug a little less the drugs warning men of such a connection. However, its unclear how
fashionable. According possible blindness. Certain risk factors, many walnuts youd have
to a report in the March Doctors say that by such as high blood pres- to eat to get any thera-
2005 issue of the Journal dilating blood vessels and sure or cholesterol levels, peutic benefit.
of Neuro-Ophthalmology, increasing blood flow to diabetes and smoking, Nevertheless, with the
a small number of men the penis, the drugs can can make men more walnuts numerous acco-
(seven total) suffered sometimes lower blood susceptible to an optic lades, such as helping
varying degrees of vision pressure at the optic nerve stroke. Also, men prevent heart disease and
loss within 36 hours nerve (the part of the eye who have smaller-than- lowering cholesterol, you
of taking Viagra. that transmits images to average optic nerve cant go wrong by adding
Photos.com

In Viagras defense, the brain). In rare cases, heads are more prone some to your diet.
all seven men had pre- the decrease in oxygen to NAION. KB
existing conditions such can cause an optic nerve So if you plan on using
as hypertension, diabetes, stroke and vision loss Viagra or similar drugs,
or elevated cholesterol that called non-arteritic ante- you may want to visit
could contribute to vision rior ischemic optic your eye doctor first to
loss. But this finding did neuropathy or NAION. assess your risk for an
prompt the FDA to begin Considering that fewer optic nerve stroke. Shes
investigating 50 other than 40 cases of Viagra- hardly worth the risk!
reports linking vision loss induced NAION have KB

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may have gotten to the

Ping-Pong root of the problem: They
needed to use the leaves
Anyone? instead.
In the Swiss study,
If you enjoy a rousing involving 330 hay fever
game of ping-pong now sufferers, researchers
and then, you may want gave patients either leaf-
to start playing a bit more extracted butterbur, the
often. Youll not only antihistamine fexofena-
keep your body agile, but dine or a placebo. Those
you may sharpen your taking the herb received
mental dexterity as well. 8 mg of petasines (butter-
In a recent study in burs active ingredient)
the Japan Medical Journal, three times a day. The
two researchers recruited butterbur and antihista-
42 patients suffering from mine tablet performed
brain tumors, head equally well, cutting
injuries and other cere- allergy symptoms
brovascular conditions significantly more than
and introduced them
to ping-pong. The
researchers discovered
Stop and Smell the placebo.
Unfortunately, the form
of butterbur given, Ze 399
that blood flow to the
brain increased in all play-
erseven those without
the Butterbur from the company Zeller,
is available only as a reg-
ulated drug in Switzerland,
honed skills. Additionally, Although flowers often seasonal allergies affect though Zeller eventually
the level of dementia trigger seasonal allergies, more than 20 percent of plans to distribute it inter-
decreased from high to at least one flower may people in Western coun- nationally. In the U.S., con-
intermediate in more cure them. In a recent tries, so an herbal remedy sumers can find root-
than half of the patients Swiss study, the leaves would be a welcome, extracted butterbur, which
participants who suffered of the butterbur (Petasites non-drowsy alternative to alleviates asthma and
from it. hybridus) plant alleviated antihistamine drugs. In migraines but does not
KB
hay fever symptoms just previous studies, however, appear to have the same
as well as an antihista- butterbur root didnt allevi- therapeutic benefits for
mine drug. ate hay fever, though it did hay fever as the leaf-
The sneezing, stuffy help with year-long aller- extracted version.
nose and watery eyes of gies. But now researchers KB
Top: 2005 Steven Foster; bottom: istockphotos

Birds, Bats and Plants, Oh My!

Organic farms support 85 percent more plant species, 33 percent more bat species
and 5 percent more bird speciesas well as a 39 percent greater bird abundance than
non-organic farms, according to a study in Biology Letters, a journal published by the
Royal Society, an independent scientific academy in the UK. The study cites thicker
hedges and the absence of agrochemicals on organic farms as contributing factors for
the difference.

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A New Kind
of Melon

Lost in a If youre an avid day-

dreamer, dont worry.

Daydream? You dont need to stop

looking out the window
just yet. Researchers
dont really believe day-
The way your brain musing occurs during this dreaming itself leads to
works while its resting default state. the amyloid plaques
may predict your chances In the study, research- that in turn may lead to
of getting Alzheimers ers discovered that amy- Alzheimers. They Melons have become real
disease, according to a loid plaquesa defining speculate that the culprit supermarket sweethearts in
study in the Journal of characteristic of could be certain brain recent years, enjoying a 23
Neuroscience. The discovery Alzheimers disease patterns present in some percent increase in popu-
eventually may help lodge in the same posteri- people, which vary from larity between 1989 and
doctors identify and treat or regions of the brain. the norm. 2004and for good reason.
those people who are pre- Based on this, they They dont really One-quarter of a medium-
disposed to Alzheimers hypothesize that certain know which specific pat- sized cantaloupe provides
diseaseat an earlier stage distinctive brain patterns terns would cause amyloid 400 percent of your daily
of the disease. during the resting state deposits later in life or vitamin A requirements and
Researchers examined may predict, or even even the mechanism by almost 100 percent of your
brain-imaging data from cause, these amyloid which they would occur. daily vitamin C, and one-
764 people of varying plaque deposits later in Nevertheless, the newly eighth of a honeydew is a
ages, both with and with- life, though theyre not discovered link between superb source of potassi-
out Alzheimers. sure why. The plaque default brain patterns and um and vitamin C. Now,
Brain scans usually may, in turn, contribute Alzheimers may someday thanks to Gene Lester, a
show which areas of the to the brain atrophy provide a valuable tool plant physiologist with the
brain are active during and reduction in brain for diagnosing and treat- USDA, melons could soon
specific cognitive tasks, activity seen in people ing the disease. be even better for you.
such as speaking, solving with Alzheimers. KB Lester has developed
math problems, identify- a method of spraying the
ing odors, and the like. leaves of the melon plants
However, the brain also with a glycine-potassium
has a default mode mixture during their growth
when its not focusing period, resulting in fruits
on a specific task but, with greatly increased
instead, is resting or beta-carotene and vitamin
passively viewing its C levels. He also discov-
environment. ered that spraying the
Of course not all parts plants with calcium makes
of the brain are resting them resistant to disease
during this time; certain and prolongs their shelf
parts actually become life. With shorter growing
more activespecifically, times, longer shelf life,
the posterior cortical and ultra-nourishing flesh,
regions, which are these melons are sure to
Istockphotos.com

involved with memory. be a hit with farmers and

Some scientists speculate consumers alike.
that daydreaming or SK

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Natural Born Cancer Killers
According to published research,
expanded natural killer cell infusions
have shown tremendous promise
in cancer.
How do these cells work?
In recent researched clinical trials,
anti-cancer cells found in our body
called Natural Killer cells have shown
to attack primary cancer sites and
metastatic cancer cells.
What types of Cancer may
be helped?
Natural killer cell treatments in
research have shown favorable
responses in patients with breast,
prostate, colon, liver and lung cancers,
Hodgkins disease, non-Hodgkins
lymphoma and gliomas, to name a few.
This is not surprising, since this cell
type is the bodys own natural defense
against cancer.
How can this therapy be
helpful for Cancer patients?
This therapy can introduce billions of
natural killer cells into a patients
body. These cells are designed to
target tumors and metastatic cells. At
Envita Natural Medical Center this
type of treatment is conducted with a
persons own blood. These cells are
isolated, expanded in number and
tested against tumor cell lines, and
then infused back into the patient.
This treatment utilizes mainly killer
T cells which include natural killer
cells, natural killer T cells, cytokine-
induced k i l l e r cells and cytotoxic
T lymphocytes.
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Studies have documented tumor Envita has incorporated world-class
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cancer patients who did not respond cells and is utilizing them with other
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treatments. The only noted side effects
Is this therapy for everyone?
are flu-like symptoms typically seen
While no single therapy can benefit
a few h o u r s a f t e r t re a t m e n t .
each patient, it is quite possible that
Dr. Dino Prato, head of Research and
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cancer is already in our body. Natural
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How does this therapy one of over 160 cancer supportive
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Most importantly, natural killer cells and is proud to lead the way in
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many other natural therapies claim to
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AUTHOR CHAT Simple steps to creating a natural home.
Finding your way to a home of heal-
ing energy and natural sanctuary
is a path of discovery and reward.
One thing is for sureonce you start
living in a healthier home, you never
look back. Some people like to start
by removing all of their toxic house-
hold products and replacing them
with safe and natural alternatives
virtually overnight. Others prefer
the step-by-step approach.
Whatever works the best for
you is the path to travel.
Heres a good rule of thumb
to follow to make an easy transition
to a natural lifestyle: Simply choose
the least toxic, most natural alterna-
tive every time you buy anything,
be it a couch, a peach, shampoo
or a three-ring binder.
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There are several reasons why
houseplants can help clean pollu-
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themselves absorb pollutants and
the biodynamic cycle of plant
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rooms humidity, particularly in dry
climates and during the winter. The
National Aeronautics and Space
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Australian sword fern, Boston fern,
dwarf date palm, English ivy, peace
lily, reed palm, rubber plant, spider
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>> The dining room
Youd be surprised at how many
homes I have visited that have a
toxic dining room table! In each
case, the problem is in the wood
finishes usedeither stains, oil-
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>> The kitchen
Do family members frequently
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is a bed on the floor right above a
refrigerator or on the other side of
the wall from a big appliance? The
highest concentrations of electro-
magnetic fields in my house, when
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in front of a dishwasher when it was
running. The stove and refrigerator
also had high fields. Note that the
high fields drop off quickly, within
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>> The bathroom
Plastic shower curtains made
from polyvinyl chloride (PVC),
emit a complex mixture of strong
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called phthalates, which can interfere
with the healthy functioning of the
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the sun to speed up the off-gassing
process. A better alternative is a natu-
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 a s k t h e d o c t o r
Expert advice from an
integrative physician

Healing After an Accident

PLUS Preventing high-altitude sickness, treating cradle cap and unraveling the mysteries of St. Johns wort

BY DA N LU K AC Z E R , N D
Q I just had a car accident and am
feeling bruised and battered. What
supplements, if any, may help?

A Of course, with any car accident, its

important for a medical professional to
examine you, since many injuries such
as whiplash or other internal injuries are
not always readily apparent. After this,
my first choice is the well-known
homeopathic standby Arnica Montana.
Numerous clinical trials demonstrate ar-
nicas ability to reduce bruising and
swelling, and I have found it to work
well. Some controversy surrounds its
use, because other studies show no
demonstrable effect. Nevertheless, with
its excellent safety record, enough pos-
itive trial results and my own encour-
aging clinical experience, I generally
recommend it for this kind of accident.
I also would suggest you try brome-
lain (Ananas comosus), an extract from
the pineapple plant. It is a sulphur-
containing proteolytic enzyme often
taken to help digest the protein in food.
If taken without food, however, the en-
zyme is absorbed intact and can reduce
some of the compounds that cause pain
and inflammation. In particular, it
breaks down fibrin, a compound that
forms a matrix to wall off an inflamed
area, potentially causing blocked blood
vessels, inadequate tissue drainage and
swellingleading to that bruised and
battered feeling you mention. Studies
on bromelain go back 40 years, and
Getty
High altitudes
making you
sick? Try gingko
to lessen
symptoms.
You should keep two things in
mind, however. First, if you are sensi-
tive to pineapple, you may be sensitive
to bromelain. Second, bromelain can
act as a blood thinner: If youre taking
prescription blood-thinning drugs (e.g.,
warfarin), you probably shouldnt use
it. This is merely cautionary; to my
knowledge no one has reported any
adverse effects, but its always better to
be safe than sorry.
My third recommendation is comfrey
(Symphytum officinale), which is applied
topically as a salve. A recent double-
blind study found that the herb eased
sprains, so it is reasonable to extrapo-
late that other sprains and bruises
would respond as well. Comfrey should
only be used topically since it can be
toxic when taken internally.
Q I am planning to go hiking at high
altitudes and was wondering about
natural supplements to prevent
high-altitude sickness.
A The technical term for this condi-
tion is acute mountain sickness (AMS),
which can affect an unacclimatized
hiker climbing to a higher altitude,

most show positive effects. the pain and inflammation of ankle especially one greater than 8,000 feet.

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a s k t h e d o c t o r
AMS is relatively common and usually
mild. Symptoms include pounding
headache, light-headedness, dizziness,
nausea and/or vomiting. The more
severe the symptoms, however, the
Infants with cradle
cap appear to have
an imbalance of
essential fatty acids.
more serious the situation can become.
First and foremost, it is essential to
retreat to a lower elevation.
As far as preventing or minimizing
AMS, two important protective meas-
ures are slowing your rate of ascent and
drinking plenty of water. Also, there is
some evidencebut not a definitive
yesthat a standardized extract of
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Ginkgo biloba is effective. One placebo-
controlled study suggested that 60 mg
of gingko three times per day may help
if taken one day before a rapid ascent.
Two other controlled studies indi-
cate, however, that ginkgo was no bet-
ter than a placebo. It is possible the
dosing is importantthree times per
day versus twice per day. I also have
seen recommendations for 200 mg
standardized extract twice daily for two
days before an ascent.
Q My son is 17 and has been trou-
bled with a scalp condition since
childhood. It looks like cradle cap
but never goes away. What can I do?
A What you describe sounds like sebor-
rheic dermatitis. Cradle cap is, in effect,
the infant form of this condition, and it
generally disappears after infancy. Adult
seborrheic dermatitis can be a chronic
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condition, as your son is finding out. The
hallmark is a dry, itchy scalp, typically
with flaky scales.
Various reports indicate that elimi-
nating food allergens or supplementing
with high doses of B vitamins might
help. Unfortunately, these reports are
quite old and there is little recent re-
search to support or refute their claims.
You can try eliminating common food
allergens such as wheat and dairy for
three weeks and see if the condition im-
proves. If it does, continue to stay away
from those foods; if not, youve lost noth-
ing. The same is true for the B vitamins.
I suggest 250 to 500 mcg of B12, and
1 to 2 mg of biotin and folic acid. Try
them and see if they have any effect.
They are inexpensive, nontoxic and very
important for other areas of health.
More recently, scientists found that
infants with cradle cap appear to have
an imbalance of essential fatty acids in
their blood that returns to normal
when their cradle cap resolves. In a
preliminary trial, topical applications of
borage oil (which contains the omega-
6 gamma linoleic acid) twice daily to
the affected area resulted in clinical im-
provement within two weeks. A later
test, however, did not completely con-
firm borage oils proposed effect. As
a practical measure, topical borage oil
seems like an easy option to try.
Q Ive taken St. Johns wort for the
past few years, and it seemed to
help. But recently Ive experienced
the same issues with depression
I was having before. The St. Johns
wort seems to have lost effective-
ness. Any suggestions?
A There is a lot we dont know about
St. Johns wort (Hypericum perfolatum).
Although numerous trials attest to its
efficacy for mild depression, Im not
aware of any studies that have followed
patients long termas in years. So we are
left a bit on our own. I do have a few
suggestions. To begin, sometimes even
prescription antidepressants lose their ef-
fectiveness and require a higher dose.
How much St. Johns wort have you
been taking? I generally recommend
900 mg of a standardized extract.
Next, have you changed your med-
ication routine? A number of other
medications such as many oral contra-
ceptives and some antibiotics, notably
tetracycline, can both influence and be
influenced by St. Johns wort. In addi-
tion, interactions undoubtedly exist
between St. Johns wort and other med-
ications that researchers dont know
about. Make a careful check of other
prescription and nonprescription med-
ications youve changed recently.
Last, have you changed the brand?
Sticking to a brand you trust that uses a
standardized extract is important. If
youre still using the same brand, check a
new bottle against an old one and see if
the formulation has changed (or, if you
dont have an old bottle, contact the com-
pany and ask if it changed anything).
With the warnings hitting the news
about prescription antidepressants, you
should take a careful look at these
issues and see if you can uncover some
clue as to what went wrong. St. Johns
wort seemed to work well for you, and
its possible it could do so again. a
Dan Lukaczer received his
doctorate in naturopathic
medicine from Bastyr Univer-
sity north of Seattle in 1991.
Dr. Lukaczer has taught,
lectured and written extensively on botanical
and nutritional medicine and has been a free-
lance editor and writer for more than 10 years.

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To Dye or not to Dye?

That is the question.
BY NANCY NACHMAN-
HUNT
Hair. Its quite literally our crowning glory.
Most of us spend more time on it than
we do on any other daily beauty regimen.
We wash it, condition it and curl or
straighten it. Oh, and one more thing
we color it. Millions of us do. Some 42
percent of women and 25 percent of
men in the U.S. dye their hair, according
to New Jersey-based industry consultants
Corbis
In our rush to beauty, how many of
us consider the safety of hair dyes? If
the mirror reveals any telltale strands of
gray or if fashion dictates, were either
off to the salon or off to the drugstore to
buy something to infuse color into our
locks. And if we think at all about
whether hair dye is safe, the word
natural on a package of hair coloring
product is bound to pique our interest.
The question is, should it?
The answer is complex. For the
uninitiated, there are three types of hair
dye: permanent, semi-permanent and
temporary. Permanent hair dye colors
catalyst, like peroxide or ammonia (or
both), to roughen the hair cuticle so the
dye can deposit into the hair shaft, where
it stays until the hair grows out. If youre
perusing the drugstore shelf for perma-
nent hair dye, manufacturers such
as Clairol use the phrase level 3 to
indicate permanent hair dye. Semi-
permanent dyes, or levels 1 and 2 in
Clairols parlance, use less peroxide and
no ammonia, and they color only
the outside of the hair shaft. This type of
coloring fades after repeated washings.
Temporary hair color does not use a
catalyst and, as its name suggests, must

Kline & Co. the hair from the inside out. It uses a be reapplied after each washing. Natural

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n a t u r a l b e a u t y
or plant-based dyes are most often, but
not always, akin to level 1 and 2 hair-
coloring products.
Is natural really better?
Are natural or plant-based pigments
safer than synthetic? The debate rages
on. First, natural personal-care products
like hair dye are not regulated by the
FDA, although synthetic, or chemically
based, personal-care products are. (One
exception is henna, which the FDA has
approved for hair coloring.)
Next, the vast majority of studies on
hair dye safety have concentrated on
synthetic dyes. Controlled clinical stud-
ies on the toxicity of natural, or plant-
based, hair dyes are virtually nonexistent,
according to Tim Kropp, senior scien-
tist at the Washington, DC-based Envi-
ronmental Working Group (EWG),
which has published an in-depth report
on personal-care product safety. Because
of this lack of scientific scrutiny, Over-
all, you cant make a distinction broadly
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about synthetic versus natural hair dye.
You cant just say that [natural] is going
to be better, he says. The best Kropp
can currently say about natural hair dye
is that judging solely by their character-
istics, natural hair dyes are probably
safer than synthetic.
Research has concentrated almost
exclusively on synthetic hair dye safety
If any conclusions can be made from the
existing studies, it appears that the darker
permanent hair dyes are the greatest
culprits in terms of health risks.
largely because synthetics are so preva-
lent in the marketplace and because no
distinction has been made in any widely
published study between natural and
synthetic dye. Synthetics are the dyes of
choice because they can produce the
kind of hair color that con-
sumers demand, according to
professional hair colorists.
Plant-based dyes tend to create
more subtle hair color. They
dont provide what Julie Hin-
shaw, owner of Wildflowers
Salon and Spa in Boulder,
Colo., calls outrageous col-
ors. Theyre more along the
natural spectrum of browns
and reds, she says.
On the other hand they do
have a luster all their own, says
Anna Ragaz, MD, a Seattle-
based dermatologist who spe-
cializes in holistic therapies. In
her opinion, They look more
natural. They reflect light bet-
ter, and the look is much nicer
than the synthetic dyes.
That said, even Aveda, a
hair-care products company
that has built its reputation
on natural ingredients and
environmental responsibility,
cant make a fully natural hair
coloring line that will produce the kind
of color that will measure up to con-
sumers requirements. We cant yet
find good replacements for some chem-
icals, says Vicky Melen, a spokesperson
for Aveda. We have gentle ingredients
in our hair dye, like aloe, green tea and
lanolin, but our actual colors are not
plant-based; they are still synthetic.
What the studies say
The results of the scientific studies on
synthetic dyes have been mixed. Recent
ones have found both correlations and
no correlations between hair dye and
some cancers. University of Southern
California scientists released a study in
2001 that looked at 897 bladder cancer
patients hair coloring practices and
paired the cancer patients with an equal
number of control subjects. All were
matched for age, sex and ethnicity. The
study was adjusted for cigarette smok-
ing, a major risk factor in bladder can-
cer, and found that women who used
permanent, or level 3, hair dye once a
month more than doubled their risk of
bladder cancer.
Another study of 573,000 women
released in 1994 by the FDA and the
American Cancer Society found that
those who had used permanent hair
dyes showed a decreased risk of urinary
system cancers, such as bladder cancer,
and no increased risk of cancers of
the bodys blood-forming systems,
such as lymphoma. The study did find,
however, that long-term (20 years or
more) use of permanent black hair dye
might slightly increase the risk of non-
Hodgkins lymphoma and multiple
myeloma.
Corbis
The latest study, a meta-analysis of
 Hair Dye Dos and Donts
> Use great caution when dying your eyebrows and eyelashes or having them
dyed. An allergic reaction to the dye could cause swelling, inflammation and
infection. There are no color additives approved for dying either eyebrows
or eyelashes, even in beauty salons and other establishments.
> Be sure to do a patch test for allergic reactions each time before applying
dye to your hair or having your hair dyed at a salon.
> Wear gloves when applying hair dye.
> Never mix different hair dye products. Doing so might induce potentially
harmful reactions.

Determined to dye your hair? Highlights may be a safer option.

79 studies, which was published in May
by JAMA, found no strong evidence
of a marked increase in the risk of can-
cer among hair dye users but
suggested more research was needed to
determine whether there was a link
between blood-system cancers and
hair dyes.
The devils in the details
If any conclusions can be made from
the existing studies, it appears that the
darker permanent hair dyes are the
greatest culprits in terms of health
risks. Heres why: The peroxide and
Getty
the hair cuticle to let the dye in. Its
important to note that these two in-
gredients, although skin irritants, are
not considered carcinogenic. How-
ever, because these catalysts open the
cuticle, they allow the dye to deposit
not only into the hair above the scalp,
but also into the scalp itself. Now, if
that dye is made with a compound
containing a known carcinogenfor
example, coal tar, which is technically
not synthetic since it occurs in nature
and has long been used to produce
lustrous darker hair shadesthe dye is
arguably less safe than a hair dye that

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 n a t u r a l b e a u t y

(By law, hair dyes containing coal tar

additives must contain cautionary
statements on their packaging. If you
have your hair colored at a salon,
you can always ask your stylist about
the ingredients.)
Thats why EWGs Kropp says that
making a distinction between the
safety of natural and synthetic hair
dyes makes little sense. The better
distinction is between permanent and
semi-permanent and darker colors
versus lighter colors, he says. Gen-
erally, the lighter the better and the
less permanent the better.

The natural option

Given the conflicting science on syn-
thetic hair-dye safetyand the lack of
science on natural hair-dye safety
those of us who regularly color our hair
have some options to consider: We can
continue to use permanent hair dyes
and figure the chances of contracting
cancer are slim; we can stop coloring
our hair; or we can switch to semi-
permanent dyes and lighter hair-color
shades. If we want to take the additional
step toward safer hair dyes, we can
go with semi-permanent dyes made
exclusively from plants.
Though a number of permanent
and semi-permanent natural hair-dye
products exist on the market, few if any
of them purport to be chemical-free.
Indeed, hairdressers and dermatologists
say that henna is technically the
only truly natural hair dye. Henna is

To find out more:

> Environmental Working Group
Skin Deep: A Safety Assessment
of Ingredients in Personal Care
Products, www.ewg.org/reports_
content/skindeep/pdfs
> Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Ap-
plied Nutrition: Heading Off Hair-
care Disasters: Use Caution with
Relaxers and Dyes, www.cfsan.fda.
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to Vicki Cavenah, president of the
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a Memphis, Tenn.-based professional
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adding other plant-based color to it.
You can use coffee in henna or grape
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she says. When I was in beauty
school, we would mix blueberries and
boysenberries into henna.
For best results, apply henna alone
or with other plant-based color mixes

Indeed, hairdressers
and dermatologists
say that henna is
technically the only
truly natural hair dye.

to your hair and then use heat to make

the color semi-permanent. But baked
or not, henna doesnt do a good job of
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hair, Cavenah says, I dont know of
anything natural that will give you tone
on tone.
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Cavenah says theres one more hair
color option to consider: Instead of
permanent or semi-permanent solid
color, try highlights. They dont color
all of your hair. Instead, they weave in
whatever color you desire with your
own natural hair shade by wrapping
several strands of hair in pieces of foil
after theyve been brushed with dye.
The benefit of this process is that it
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scalp. Keep the dye off your skin,
Cavenah says, and youre OK. a

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 M E D I C I N E
good food
Eating for all its worth

Healthy
A LT E R N AT I V E

Holiday Parties
BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN, RD
P H OTO S BY C H E RY L Z I B I S K Y

Alternative holiday meals that everyone will savor.

Food stylist: Tracy Harlor; prop stylist: Lynda White

INSIDE: Roasted Vegetable Loaf d Cashew Portobellos d Streusel Pumpkin Cheesecake

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g o o d f o
tringing up multicolored
S lights and decorating the
house for the holidays just
puts me in a good mood. I
guess thats because I like throwing par-
ties and having the chance to cook for
friends and family. We all have a lot to
be thankful for, and theres nothing
better than good food and good con-
versation to underscore that theme.
As much as I love to concoct all
kinds of delicacies in my kitchen
though, its getting trickier and trickier
to plan these party menus. Lately,
Savory cashew portobellos double
as either an hors doeuvre or as
a sumptuous vegetarian entree.
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o d
everyone seems to be on a different
food wavelength. I have a brother-in-
law who is a strict vegetarian. One of
my good friends is allergic to wheat.
And Ive come to expect that at least a
few of my guests will be dieting or em-
bracing some new food fad of the mo-
ment. Instead of agonizing about these
culinary quirks and differences, Ive
learned to make appetizers, entres,
and desserts that suit many tastes and
preferences. A vegetarian dish that is
made with tofu and tempeh might not
appeal to the masses, but a vegetarian-
style roasted stuffed mushroom or veg-
etable loaf might. The key is to keep
the flavors rich and varied so that no
one thinks about what is missing but
instead revels in the flavors that are al-
ready there.
My goal this year is to try to make all
my party foods fit a holiday theme
without screaming special diet. So for
an appetizer Im serving stuffed porto-
bellos full of cashews, rice and nutty-
flavored fontina cheese. Luckily, theyll
double as a perfect entre for my
friends who avoid wheat and gluten.
For the main course Im making a
roasted vegetable loaf. Its shaped with
brown rice, nuts, cheese, breadcrumbs,
herbs and roasted vegetables, so its
packed with a lot of flavors that should
suit both my vegetarian and meat-
eating guests. Ill probably dish up sides
like garlic mashed potatoes and lemony
green beans to go with the loaf. Dessert
for everyone includes the traditional
holiday pumpkin, but it comes as part
of a vegan, dairy-free cheesecake. Its
sure to be a crowd pleaser with its rich,
creamy blend of pumpkin and tofu
dusted with a crunchy streusel topping.
Happy Holidays!
RECIPES
ROASTED VEGETABLE LOAF
This vegetarian entre will be a hit with
meat-eating partygoers since its stuffed
with lots of flavorful ingredients in-
Photo: Cheryl Zibisky, food stylist: Tracy Harlor; prop stylist: Lynda White
cluding walnuts, two kinds of cheese
and roasted vegetables. Toast the
walnuts in a dry skillet on the stovetop
to bring out their nutty flavor. Add left-
overs of the loaf to chili, or use slices to
make mock meatloaf sandwiches.
1 cup brown and wild rice blend (such
as Lundberg)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 bay leaf
11/2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 slices whole-grain bread
11/2 cups chopped red and yellow bell pepper
My goal this year is to try to make all my
party foods fit a holiday theme without
screaming special diet.
11/2 cups chopped eggplant
1 cup chopped yellow or white onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
/2 cup 1-percent reduced-fat cottage cheese
1
/2 cup shredded reduced-fat white cheddar
1
cheese
/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 YIELD: 12 servings (1 slice)
/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
1. Combine rice, 2 cups water, 1 table-
spoon olive oil, bay leaf and 1/4 teaspoon
salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil;
reduce heat and simmer 45 to 50 min-
utes or until rice is tender. Set aside to
cool slightly.
2. Tear bread and place into a mini food
chopper or blender. Pulse until it forms
small breadcrumbs.
3. Add peppers and eggplant to a large
bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil
and 1/4 teaspoon salt; place on nonstick
baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees
for 20 minutes or until vegetables are
tender and lightly browned. Remove
from oven and reduce heat to 375 de-
grees.
4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil
in a large nonstick skillet over medium
heat. Add onion and saut for four to
five minutes or until tender. Stir in 1/4
teaspoon salt and garlic; cook one
minute. Remove from heat and add to
rice. Stir in breadcrumbs, remaining 3/4
teaspoon salt, eggplant, nuts, cheeses,
parsley and pepper.
5. Reserve 1/2 cup of vegetable mixture.
Stir remaining vegetables into rice
mixture and carefully fold in eggs; pat
mixture into an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan
coated with a small amount of olive
oil. Arrange reserved 1/2 cup of veg-
etables across the top of loaf and press
down gently with fingers to make
them stick. Bake at 375 degrees for 45
to 50 minutes or until loaf is firm. Re-
move from oven and let cool in pan
for 10 to15 minutes before slicing. Cut
into 12 slices and serve warm or at
room temperature.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories 208; Protein 8 g; Carbohydrate
19 g; Total fat 11.8 g; Saturated fat 2.2 g;
Cholesterol 57 mg; Sodium 417 mg;
Fiber 2.5 g
CASHEW PORTOBELLOS
Since theyre gluten free, these appetiz-
ers can double as an entre for friends
who are allergic to wheat. Single mush-
rooms make a nice appetizer, or serve
two as a main course.
1 cup cooked brown rice
4 portobello mushrooms, about 12 ounces
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped yellow or white onion
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/3 cup chopped roasted, salted cashews
1/3 cup dried currants
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
11/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 ounces ( 1/2 cup) fontina cheese, chopped
into small pieces
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
1. Remove stems from mushrooms;
chop stems and set aside. Carefully
scoop out brown gills on the underside
of each mushroom with a spoon or
knife. Brush tops of mushrooms with
oil and place topside down on a baking
sheet lined with foil.
2. Heat remaining oil in a large non-
stick skillet over medium heat. Add
onions and cook four to five minutes,
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Tips for navigating

the holiday table
Life just isnt fair when it comes to
holiday parties and weight gain. The
pounds creep on even when the indul-
gences seem small. If you want to side-
step that scenario this year, try a few of
these tricks. Theyll help you enjoy party
fare without putting on the pounds.

>> Munch on a little pre-party snack.

A balanced snack with protein, carbs
and fat before you hit the party will help
keep your appetite under control. Good
choices include peanut butter on celery
sticks or wheat toast, a shrimp cocktail
or mixed nuts with a few raisins.
>> Bartender, make that a sparkling
water with a twist. Stay well hydrated
to keep your appetite in check and to
help avoid overdoing it on high-calorie
cocktails. Make your first drink water,
and then alternate several glasses of
water with wine or cocktails.
>> Scope out the menu before div-
ing in. Its easier to keep portions under
control if you take a gander at whats
available first. Skip the stuff you eat the
rest of the year, and go for something
new and unusual.
>> Pile on the fruit and veggies.
Since theyre low in calories and high in
fiber, fruits and vegetables will fill you
up without filling you out. Cover two-
thirds of the plate with produce, and you
wont have room to overeat.
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calories and unhealthy trans fats.
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 Delightful streusel pumpkin cheesecake
is a surefire hit with vegans and
everyone who loves a rich pumpkin flavor.
or until they begin to soften. Stir in
chopped mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon
salt; cook two to three minutes. Add
rice and cook four minutes. Stir in
cashews, currants, parsley, sage, chives
and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and
cook for two to three minutes or until
Photo: Cheryl Zibisky, food stylist: Tracy Harlor; prop stylist: Lynda White
warmed throughout.
3. Remove from heat and fold in
fontina cheese. Spoon rice-cheese mix-
ture into mushrooms, pressing down
with the back of the spoon to pack
tightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until
mushrooms are tender.
YIELD: 4 servings (1 mushroom)
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories 282; Protein 10 g; Carbohydrate
31 g; Total fat 14 g; Saturated fat 4.4 g;
Cholesterol 18 mg; Sodium 471 mg;
Fiber 4 g
STREUSEL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
This simple-to-make vegan holiday
dessert will satisfy family and friends
who love cheesecake with a dense tex-
ture and rich pumpkin flavor. Since
milk and eggs arent used in the recipe,
its also a natural for those allergic to or
intolerant of these two foods.
Crust:
5 vegan whole-wheat graham crackers
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
11/2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon organic brown sugar
Cheesecake:
2 (12.3-ounce) boxes of silken soft tofu
(such as Mori Nu)
1 (8-ounce) container of vegan imitation
cream cheese (such as Tofutti)
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
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/ cup organic brown sugar

2 3

11/4 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

1. To make crust, place graham crackers
in a food processor or blender and pulse
to form fine crumbs. Combine crumbs,
pecans, oil and sugar. Reserve 3 table-
spoons of crumb mixture; set aside. Pat
remaining crumb mixture into the bot-
tom of an 8-inch springform pan lightly
coated with canola oil.
2. To make cheesecake, place a sieve
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the best way to avoid gaining weight over the holidays. two layers of unbleached paper towel
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silken tofu into sieve and cover with a
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a half-gallon of steaming soup. For real! The Vita-Mix blade tips are driven to top of plate. Cover loosely with
by a powerful 2+ peak horsepower motor that generates enough friction plastic wrap and let stand 30 minutes;
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works: The fiber fills you up fast and foods eaten slowly (like soup) give processor or blender. Add cream
your appetite time to feel satisfied. Youll never feel famished and the real cheese and remaining ingredients and
bonus is that your metabolism never slows down. That way, if you do puree until smooth. Spoon tofu mix-
indulge in a holiday treat or two, you wont put on pounds.
ture into crust-lined springform pan
and bake at 325 degrees for 70 min-
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YIELD: 12 servings (1 slice)

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories 206; Protein 5 g; Carbohydrate
23 g; Total fat 11.3 g; Saturated fat 1.9 g;
Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 119 mg; Fiber
1.9 g

Registered dietitian Maureen Callahan is the

recipient of two James Beard awards for her
health writing and recipe development. She
***04-0016-0015*** completed her culinary training at Le Cordon
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 h e a l t h y s e l f
Alternative treatments
for common complaints

Dreaming of a Good Nights Rest

Tired of insomnia?
Making subtle changes
in the way you eat and
live can put an end to
that nightmare.
BY MATTHEW SOLAN

So much has been written about sleep,

youd think wed all be wrapped in the
arms of the slumber god Morpheus by
now, dreaming sweet dreams and wak-
ing up refreshed. But for too many
Americans a sound sleep remains, well,
a dream. Instead they spend their nights
tossing and turning and their days walk-
ing around bleary-eyed and exhausted.
Some of these insomniacs battle serious
disorders such as sleep apnea or nar-
colepsy that may last months or even
years. But the majority suffers more
mildlythough just as unhappilyfrom
disrupted cycles in which they either
struggle to go to sleep at a normal time
or awaken in the middle of the night un- Simple changes in your
able to fall back asleep. All too often, in- diet, environment and
somniacs wake up feeling more tired
lifestyle can help you
and sluggish than they did before going
to rest easy.
to bed. If this sounds familiar, you may
benefit from simple changes in your diet,
environment and lifestyle. They may be
all you need for a good nights rest.

Good food, good sleep

You no doubt know the basic no-nos
when it comes to your diet and sleep
no alcohol, no caffeine, no sugar, any of
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One of nine essential amino

Milk products such acids your body cannot manu-
as yogurt and cheese facture on its own, tryptophan
contain sleep-inducing comes from the proteins found
calcium and tryptophan. in meat (especially turkey),
Eat up before bed! milk, eggs, cheese, soybeans and
soy products and peanuts and
other legumes. But if you gob-
ble tons of different protein-rich
foods, dont expect to necessar-
ily fall asleep more quickly or
rest more easily, says Jane Guilti-
nan, ND, director of the Bastyr
Womens Wellness Center at
Bastyr University north of Seat-
tle. Why so? Too much protein
from too many sources can
cause tryptophan to be diverted
from creating serotonin to
building muscle. Try to stick to
just tryptophan-rich proteins,
she says. Id suggest one serving
of a high-tryptophan food near
bedtime.

cycle. Conversely, increasing your in- >> Eat more tryptophan. As post- >> Get more calcium and magne-
take of certain foods and correcting turkey-dinner nappers ably demon- sium. Lack of sleep can also be tied
some nutrient deficiencies can actually strate, tryptophan is a precursor to the to low levels of calcium and/or
improve your sleep. sleep-inducing substance serotonin. magnesium. According to Guiltinan,

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four to six weeks improved sleep for in- instead, she suggests taking 1,200 to calcium is absorbed more efficiently at
somniacs who suffered from mild to 1,500 mg daily of calcium and 100 to night and advises taking the second half
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Yoga for Insomnia Relief

>> Legs Up the Wall Pose
VIPARITA KARAN
Place a bolster or two folded
blankets about 3 inches from the
wall. Sit on the support with your
right side and hip up against the
wall. Using your hands to help you,
lean back and swivel your body
around taking your right leg up the
wall, followed by your left leg. (This
is the hardest part of the pose!)
Keep your buttocks as close to
the wall as you comfortably can. Lie
down completely so that your lower
back and ribs are on the bolster and your head and shoulders are
on the floor. Extend up through your legs and rest your arms comfortably at
your sides, elbows bent and palms up. Rest in this position with eyes closed
for at least 5 to 10 minutes. To come out of the pose, put your feet on the
wall and gently press away so that your sacrum is off the bolster. Roll to
your right side and sit up.

>> Bridge Pose

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Close your eyes and relax completely, softening your abdomen and
breathing deeply. Stay in this position as long as you like.
David Martinez

These photographs originally appeared in A Womans Book of Yoga & Health: A Lifelong Guide to
Wellness, by Linda Sparrowe and Patricia Walden (Shambhala, 2002)

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 >> Sleepy herbs. Some herbs can also
help you nod off. Valerian (Valeriana of-
ficinalis), chamomile (Matricaria recutita, PORTRAITS OF TRIUMPH
Chamaemelum nobile), kava (Piper methys-
ticum) and passionflower (Passiflora incar-
nata) are perhaps the most popular herbs
used to treat insomnia. Although these
herbs work for only about four hours at
a time, they reduce anxiety and tension,
which can interfere with sleep.
Valerian, the most-studied of the
herbs used for insomnia, appears to offer
the most help when taken regularly
over one- to two-week periods rather
than as a one-shot silver bullet sleep aid.
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you can be easily intruded upon. The
direction the bed points is also impor-
tant. Collins says insomniacs should
face the headboard west, which pro-
motes relaxation and helps them to
sleep past dawn. If your insomnia is
depression-related, however, she sug-
gests facing the headboard toward the
east, which speeds people up. Sleep-
ing with your head pointing north
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promotes intuition and dream recall.
Colors can also affect your slumber.
Its best not to have gray, blue or pure
white as the dominant color, Collins
says, for the simple reason that cool
colors such as these dont complement
or match your skin. The problem?
Though they can be dramatic, they
dont make most people feel truly com-
fortable and relaxed. Try this experi-
ment: Find a pure white sheet and one
in a skin-tone color such as beige, and
hold them up to your face in front of a
mirror. Most people will notice that
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ter-free zone. Remove piles of clothes
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The more stimuli you can eliminate,
the better, she says. Collins adds that
while mirrors can make rooms feel big-
ger and brighter, they also can be a dis-
traction at night because reflections can
be quite activating. Her suggestion:
Place curtains over mirrored closet
doors so they can be closed at night
and opened during the day.

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End the Migraine Pain

Natural approaches lucky. Their migraines recur frequently neurological warning sign that is visual in
over the course of their lifetimes. nature, Peterson explains.
can help prevent Seymour Solomon, MD, director of
What is a migraine? the Headache Unit at Montefiore Med-
migraines before According to Christina Peterson, MD, ical Center and professor of neurology at
author of The Womens Migraine Survival Albert Einstein College of Medicine in
they begin. Guide (HarperResource, 1999) and pres- Bronx, N.Y., says that a migraine may be
ident of HEADquarters Migraine Man- characterized by an imbalance of the
B Y LY N N G I N S B U R G agement, a consulting firm in Portland, biochemistry in the brain and may also
Ore., a migraine is a recurring headache involve swelling or inflammation of the
If there was one thing in life I never lasting four to 72 hours that may also be blood vessels in the brain. The envi-
wanted to encounter firsthand, it was a accompanied by nausea or vomiting, ronment or the body itself can be the
migraine headache. When friends who sensitivity to light and sound, pain thats triggers, but the causes of many mi-
suffered from them would try to de- made worse by routine physical activity graines are unknown, and an attack can
scribe just how agonizing they could and pain that is throbbing or pulsating occur without any obvious external
be, I could only sympathize and grate- in character. Twenty percent of mi- cause, Solomon says.
fully acknowledge how lucky I was to graines are preceded by an aura or other About 28 million Americans suffer
be spared that kind of recurring pain.
Unfortunately, my luck ran out.
When my first migraine struck, it
started out just like any old headache.
I experienced a dull ache near my
sinusesnothing to cause any great
concern. But the pain slowly evolved
into a red hot, stabbing sensation all over
my head. I started to feel dizzy and
noticed a strange, shimmering
quality to my vision. The pain
grew so severe that the slight- Nearly one in
est movement made me feel five women
acutely nauseous. This was un- suffers from
like any headache Id ever had the throbbing
before. And then it hit memy pain of
symptoms matched those of a migraines.
migraine, and as the searing
pain swept over me, I clearly under-
stood what my poor friends had been
experiencing all these years.
Fortunately, my migrainescaused by
a tumor on my pituitary glandwere
only temporary. After surgeons removed
the growth, the migraines went away
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from migraine headaches, according to
a study from the American Headache
Society, and the World Health Organi-
zation reports that about 18 percent
of women and 6 percent of men
worldwide suffer from migraines.
Conventional medical doctors
commonly prescribe abortive drugs
(usually triptans) to stop migraines.
These drugs, unfortunately, can only
stop a headache once it starts (they cant
prevent it from happening), and they are
indicated for patients who suffer mi-
graines at most a few times a month.
People who suffer more than that gen-
erally take a variety of preventative
medications. The success rate is about
80 to 85 percent for the abortive trip-
tan class of drugs and about 55 to 60
percent for all of the preventative
drugs, Peterson says. Unfortunately,
some patients experience unwanted
side effects from these medications.
The triptan drugs can cause sedation,
tiredness, tightness in the chest and
throat and burning sensations in the
head, and the preventative medications
can cause weight gain or weight loss,
constipation, hair loss, sedation and
light-headedness. These drugs can be
a two-edged sword, says Peterson. We
get rid of the headache, but the patient
may have adverse effects as a result.
Get to know your triggers
Even though migraines can occur for
no discernable reason, many of them
are brought on by external and/or in-
ternal events or substances, and people
can often prevent migraines by getting
to know what sets off their headaches.
There are many paradoxes with mi-
graines, Solomon says. A good slug of
caffeine can be helpful in mitigating
a migraine, but too much can cause
migraines to evolve from episodic to
a chronic daily event. The same
holds true for pain medications. Pain
medications can be very helpful with
migraines. But if the patient starts tak-
ing these medications daily, it can cause
a rebound chronic daily headache.
According to Peterson, some com-
mon triggers include changes in the
weather, changes in diet, particular foods,
dehydration, stress, too much or too
little exercise, too much or too little
sleep, heat and tooth grinding. Seem-
ingly simple lifestyle changes can lead to
big results. A lot of things you can do
to help may sound obvious but are hard
for people, like eating three meals a day
or drinking plenty of water. Ive cured
two patients by just telling them to drink
water, Peterson says. Sleep is also huge.
Any shift in the sleep pattern, either not
getting enough sleep or things like sleep-
ing in on the weekend, can induce
a sleep headache [a migraine caused by

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irregular sleep patterns]. Peterson says
that in addition to eating healthy, regu-
lar meals, those who have specific food
triggers like wheat gluten, alcohol,
chocolate, citrus fruits, hard cheeses
or red or white wine need to avoid
those foods.
Alternative therapies
Dan Finney, a Boulder, Colo., certified
acupuncturist and coauthor of Com-
pendium of TCM Patterns & Treatments
(Blue Poppy Press, 2000), says that
acupuncture can be extremely success-
ful both for preventing migraines and
treating the pain associated with them.
Migraines can be stubborn and tricky
to deal with, so its up to the skill of the
acupuncturist, Finney says. But with
a good course of treatmentcoming in
one to two times a week for a series
of 10 treatments, the patient can be
migraine free for about three months.
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And although the headaches may come
back after that, with the right acupunc-
ture treatment, theoretically, the
migraines should become less and less
frequent. Finney says that for those
who do the full course of treatments,
he tends to have about a 70 to 75 per-
cent success rate.
Peterson says she often sends her mi-
graine patients to get acupuncture and
also sometimes recommends other
A lot of things you can do to
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forms of bodywork, including biofeed-
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herbs in migraine treatment is to help
prevent the onset, rather than to relieve
pain. Solomon says he recommends
CoQ10, butterbur (Petasites hybridus),
feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), mag-
nesium, and high doses of riboflavin to
patients, and research has shown all of
them to have some effect in diminish-
ing migraine frequency.
Peterson reports success prescribing
500 mg of magnesium a day. Up to a
third of migraine patients have a mag-
nesium deficiency, and magnesium is es-
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Butter up to Butterbur
If migraines are your nemesis, butterbur
(Petasites hybridus) may be your deliverance.
A study published in a December 2004 issue
of Neurology found that 245 migraine pa-
tients experienced an average 48 percent
decrease in headache frequency after taking
75 mg of Petadolex-brand butterbur root
extract twice daily.
Importantly, butterbur also appears to
alleviate migraines in children. Earlier this
year, German researchers treated 108 chil-
dren, ranging from 6 to 17 years old, who had
suffered from migraines for at least one year.
After receiving 50 to 150 mg of butterbur root
extract daily for four months, the kids reported a 63 percent reduction in headache
frequency. The most serious side effect reported was burping, which about 7 per-
cent of patients said they experienced.
Kristin Bjornsen
menstrual-associated migraines, she their periods. Peterson also says that a
says. Up to 60 percent of women with high dose of riboflavin400 mg daily
migraines have migraines associated with can help, but not immediately. It may
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take up to three months to take effect.
Peterson too says that a number of
very good studies have shown CoQ10
to be beneficial for preventing mi-
graines, and her patients have reported
good success with it. She recommends
taking 300 mg a day.
In addition to acupuncture, Finney
uses a mixture of Chinese herbs per-
sonalized for each patient. He has had
good success with Catechin Green, a
Japanese herbal remedy that includes
green tea, barley grass and ginger.
Some combination of these various
natural approaches could be your ticket
to leaving migraine pain behind forever,
without having to incur any of the neg-
ative side effects caused by traditional
medicinal cures. a
Lynn Ginsburg is a Boulder, Colo.-based
freelance writer and author of What Are You
Hungry For? Women, Food and Spirituality
(St. Martins Press, 2003).
2005 Steven Foster
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 Family gatherings arent always a joy to the world,
but a fresh approach could bring the cheer back to the holidays.

HOME for the

HOLIDAYS
BY ALAN REDER
I L L U S T R AT I O N S B Y K Y M F O S T E R

Merry Christmas. Happy Thanksgiving, Chanukah,

Kwanzaa, NEW YEAR. For people used to contentious,

crazymaking visits with family during the holidays, these upbeat

greetings can feel cruelly off-base. No amount of plum pudding

can neutralize the bad family chemistry that bubbles and explodes

when the family reconnects. My friend Kerry Weinbaums expe-

rience is all too typical. When I asked her to relate her home-for-

the-holidays story, she replied that sure, shed be happy to talk

about the two minutes of pleasantness in exchange

for five days misery.

Editors note: Some names in this story have been changed to protect the families privacy.

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 HOME for the
HOLIDAYS
M
y own encounters with family tend to be much
more harmonious than Kerrys, but with notable
exceptions. When I travel from my little Oregon
town to San Diego around Passover (my home-for-the-
holidays equivalent), I often get into it big time with my
younger sister. We have a long history of medium-to-high
volume spats that goes back to oh, I dont know, her birth.
Until I learned some new tricks, I also battled with my in-
laws. The almost inevitable hostilities made every visit home
feel like self-inflicted punishment, on my tab.
Can spending holidays with difficult families go better
than this? Can wounds that have festered for decades heal
well enough to allow one to experience a true season of joy?
Can you actually do something to make this years family hol-
iday thing successful, rather than just hope for the best?
Yes, yes and yes. But before you accuse me of dipping too
deeply into the holiday cheer, keep in mind that were not
necessarily talking Miracle on 34th Street here. Your family
good, bad or uglyisnt likely to change anytime soon. But
you can, and that makes all the difference.
Holiday spiritfact or friction?
There are as many paths to a saner holiday with family as
there are individual family situations. Divorces, assorted fam-
ily members with diverse holiday traditions, touchy choices
about which partners family to visit this yearall these factors,
and more, complicate the picture. But unmet expectations
The two issues that seem the most
common are unmet expectations
and bad blood between relatives.
As you might imagine, the problems
are often tightly intertwined.
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and bad blood between relatives seem to be the two issues
most people face. As you might imagine, the problems are
often tightly intertwinedas is the case with my pal Kerry.
Like many people, Kerry struggles to reconcile the sim-
ple, cheery yuletide she remembers from her childhood with
the far more complicated, stress-filled holiday visits she
weathers as an adult. She fondly recalls the classic, Bing
Crosby-esque Christmases of her childhood, and when she
visits from across the country these days, she finds many of
the basic elements still intact. Mom even sneaks around after
midnight to stuff the stockings Kerry and her sister hang be-
fore they go to bed. But acrimony, resentment and Kerrys
decidedly mixed feelings about long stays with her loved
ones now conspire to temper her enthusiasm.
What accounts for this change? For one thing, instead of
the nice Christmas that Kerrys parents created for their two
darling children, the holiday is now a complex interaction
among four adults with their own psychological flaws and
disparate personalities. For another, the difficulties between
Kerry and her parents represent a microcosm of the Red-
StateBlue-State culture war.
Mom and Dad and almost all of Kerrys relatives still live
in a conservative small town in northern Wisconsin, where
Kerry grew up. Kerry, 38, broke the family pattern by get-
ting a college education and then transplanting herself to
arty, progressive Ashland, Oregon. There she drives a Honda
Civic hybrid, maintains an ultra-green household with her
partner John, runs to keep fit and is as distraught about the
Iraq War as nearly all her fellow townspeople.
These contrasts become sore pointsespecially between
Kerry and her motherwhenever she visits home. Accord-
ing to Kerry, Mom is a moody, controlling type who is still
a regular smoker, which infuriates her daughter. Mom, on the
other hand, resents Kerrys flaunting her education by using
sophisticated words or spouting complicated ideas. And she
cant see why Kerry insists on taking time out for a run.
Basically, I cant have an opinion, says Kerry. I risk a
fight that will put a rift in the entire visit. Those visits can
last up to a hellish 10 days, so she tries to bite her tongue for
the whole stay. Its not a perfect solutionIm an opinion-
ated person, so I feel that in some ways, my parents dont
really know me, she saysbut it beats the alternative.
Family therapist, professor and author William J.
Doherty, who wrote about Christmas issues in his 1997 book
The Intentional Family, would approve of Kerrys partial fix.
The logic is obvious: Since it takes two to tango, refuse to be
anyones dance partner, no matter how hard your kinfolk try
to provoke you.
The sheer intensity and duration of family holiday vis-
its almost guarantees moments that violate the spirit of the
occasion, he notes. Family members whove maintained a
safe distance from each other all year are suddenly thrown
together for days on end. Dangerous topics that were mutu-
ally avoided in phone calls and letters suddenly come up in
face-to-face contactperhaps aided by alcohol.
Plus, the stakes are raised by the holiday. Anyone who
starts a fight will be accused of ruining Christmas, so if a fight
breaks out, it casts a pall over the event for a long time.
Squabble potential grows exponentially, of course, if the
family has members who actually relish a good fight. But
you dont have to take the bait, says Doherty. In other words,
dont expect them to change, but you can react differently.
Hed also advise Kerry to ratchet down her expectations,
however. Unmet expectations mar many visits home, but the
problem really begins with the unrealistic hopes of a Hall-
mark-perfect holiday. Leopards dont change their spots just
because its the Christmas season, says Doherty. When
people expect everything to go well and nobody to be disap-
pointed or frazzled or irritated, then they can crash. My credo
is high hopes and modest expectations.
Kerrys visits home go more smoothly when shes on Do-
hertys wavelengthat least temporarily. To prevent argu-
ments I try to let my mom have her way. And I remind myself
I dont need to be right, she says.
The one problem with this tactic, though, is that it only
works when you use it. What happens when you forget and
then find yourself in a bitter feud? Case in point: me. Ive
learned to hold my fire with my in-laws. While theyre still
feisty and combative, theyre in their late-70s, so Im more
than willing to unilaterally disarm. But all too often with
my sister, I pull the pin, throw the grenade and then won-
derwith bombs exploding all around mehow I could have
been so stupid.
SELF-HELP for the HOLIDAYS
The following advice from William Doherty, Mary Pipher and Sharon Salzberg can help put the happy back in Happy Holiday.
Dont just visitconnect. Look for opportunities for
long conversations, or visits with lonely elder relatives.
Try to schedule family events in large homes or other
multi-room spaces that support one-on-one time as
well as group mingling. (Pipher)
If you cant visit, find another way to connect to family.
Cant make the big family gathering this year? Find at
least one relative nearby with whom you can connect
with this season. (Doherty)
Forgive yourself. Meditators learn to refocus when their
minds wander. Do something similar with your family. If
Stupidity isnt the problem, says mindfulness teacher
Sharon Salzberg. Awareness is. Not that mindfulness students
cant blow up like everyone else, but they have learned rele-
vant skills they can apply to family events.
We often have the same old reactions but have a much
better way of dealing with them, says Salzberg, author of The
Force of Kindness (Sounds True, 2005). Were less likely to fall
into the usual extremes of either completely
identifying with our reactions and getting lost,
or disliking ourselves so heartily for having
those reactions that we get lost in them in
a different way.
You neednt be a dedicated Buddhist
to acquire similar skills, Salzberg says.
Train yourself to notice from moment
to moment how youre reacting in your
mind and body. Learn how different emo-
tions feel by paying attention to bodily signals
the rhythm of your breathing or bodily tension. Its no small
thing to be aware quickly, because then we actually have a choice
[in how we react], notes Salzberg.
You can also learn to have a more optimal holiday season
by cribbing ideas from families that get it right. Comedienne
Bret Butler, star of the mid-1990s sitcom Grace Under Fire,
hardly claims to come from a model household. She describes
her dad as a bipolar alcoholic who physically abused her
mother and left the family when Brett was 4. One of her five
sisterswhose fundamentalist religious beliefs put her at odds
with her wry, literary familyisnt currently speaking to
either Brett or her mom. In the past, there were bitter di-
vorces that made gathering the entire clan unwise, Brett
admits, although those wounds have since healed.
you blow it with a relative, forgive yourself, and begin
again. Dont get lost in recrimination. (Salzberg)
Include yourself. Dont use your alternative beliefs or
lifestyle as a wedge between you and your relatives.
Kindness is the paramount virtue. It wont harm your
alternative identity to participate with people who are
your family and to take joy in their joys. (Salzberg)
Breathe. If youre a meditator or practice other aware-
ness techniques, use them. When family dynamics
make you wacko, use your training to center yourself
and be more present with those you love. (Salzberg).
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 HOME for the
HOLIDAYS
All that aside, Brett says that Christmases with her family
in Georgia tend to be pretty darn gingerbready. Things that
set her family apart and make the get-togethers go more
smoothly include intimacy, forgiveness and frequent contact.
In fact, Brett so values being with her family that ironically
shell sometimes stay home in Los Angeles for the holidays
and save the Georgia trips for non-yuletide months. Shes
found that quality one-on-one time is easier to manage with-
out the hubbub of the Christmas season. When she does go
home for Christmas, shell often steal away from the group to
get closer to certain family members, if thats what it takes.
You have to pick and choose, she says. Like Ive got to
take one niece and one nephew out to do something some-
times, because otherwise we just get lost in the crowd.
She also makes sure that if someones holding a grudge,
she wont be the one doing the holding. Some apologies
dont need to be said out loud, they just need to be included
in my behavior, she says.
Finally, this family stays in touch all year, so no one feels
compelled to catch upand make upon Christmas day. The
afternoon she and I spoke, Brett had already been on the
phone with two sisters and her mother. Although Bretts in-
termittent approach to Christmas visits may not be widely
recommended, especially where children are involved (see
below), it works for her because she makes the journey sev-
eral other times throughout the year.
Family first
If you and your family make sour music together, you
may need to avoid them on the holidays and do something
less complicatedgo to Disney World, say, or just stay home.
Before you cement your plans, however, check out a 50-year
review of research on family rituals by social scientists from
Since it takes two to tango, refuse
to be anyones dancing partner,
no matter how hard your kinfolk
try to provoke you.
Syracuse University. Published in 2002, the study found that
the ritualsincluding Christmas, Passover and family re-
unionswere associated with marital satisfaction, adolescents
sense of personal identity, childrens health, academic achieve-
ment and stronger family relationships.
These results surely would not surprise psychologist Mary
Pipher, PhD, a leading advocate for family traditions in books
such as The Shelter of Each Other (Ballantine Books, 1996). The
fact that theres going to be trouble during the holidays is not
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a good reason to stay away, she says. If you decide, Familys
too big a hassle, Id rather not mess with it, then you deprive
yourself of a connection to your own people. And in this cul-
ture, once you cut that tie, youre lost because theres so little
besides family that you can stay with your whole life, that you
can give your children for their whole life. The great thing
about family is that you dont have to achieve membership;
that right comes with birth.
So I always counsel people, yes, you may want to think
carefully about how to structure your visit so that its the best
possible way it can be. You dont overstay the length of time
you can stay without really getting upset with someone and
so on. But you figure out some way to make it work for you.
Family therapist Doherty also believes that avoiding fam-
ily gatherings is misguided, but for different reasons. I think
theres this balance between your own needs as an individual
or nuclear family and your responsibilities as a member of a
larger family. That equation changes over time, so I dont have
rules for it. But to simply collapse it on the side of doing whats
best for me and us and avoiding all those people for the hol-
idays? Thats not a very generous way to be in a family.
Doherty feels that in some sense everyone is a citizen of
his or her family. And sometimes as a citizen, you do things
not because you authentically want to do them at that point,
but its the right thing to do for the whole.
Although she hasnt managed to wring all the dys out
of her dysfunctional Christmas visits, Kerry Weinbaum un-
derstands Pipher and Dohertys points intuitively. I ask my-
self why I continue to visit year after year. This is why:
Ultimately, I love my family, despite their unhealthy faults,
and I have perpetual hope for a better relationship with them.
It all boils down to hope and love.
Alan Reders books include The Whole Parenting Guide (Broadway
Books, 1999), co-authored with Stephanie Hamilton and Phil Catalfo.
Neck check
By Carrie Myers Smith
 I
t started off like all my other annual checkups at my gynecologists

office. Blood pressure. Pulse. Neck check. Until the nurse practitioner

said, I think I feel a lump, as she felt around my throat. She had me

swallow several times, which made the lump slide up my neck. Yes, she

decided, its definitely a lump on your thyroid.

Americas fastest-growing cancer rate among

women may not be what you think.

Even though the nurse explained that 90 to 95 per-
cent of thyroid nodules are benign, I could hear a
sense of urgency in her voice as she scheduled my
appointment with an endocrinologistespecially
after I told her I didnt think I could make that par-
ticular visit, since it fell right in the middle of my
sons ski lessons. I think you should try to work it
out and get there, she said as she handed me the
appointment card.
Right then I started thinking this might
be something to worry about. When I got
home and realized I could see the lump when
I swallowedit was almost the size of a quarter
I became concerned.
Reasons for alarm
As I researched my new condition, my concern
deepened. I was surprised to learn from Larry Wood,
MD, president of the Thyroid Foundation of Amer-
Corbis
is the fastest growing cancer among women, as well
as the fastest-growing type of fatal cancer among
men. According to the American Cancer
Society, about 25,690 new cases of thyroid cancer
will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2005. Of these new
cases, about 19,190 will be in women. An estimated
1,490 people will die from the disease this year.
Although its not certain why this particular can-
cer is on the rise, the American Cancer Society and
other experts cite radiation exposure, especially dur-
ing childhood, as a primary risk factor. Deficien-
cies in iodine and a genetic predisposition to the
disease have also been linked to thyroid cancer,
though in many cases, people with the disease ex-
hibit no known risk factors. Still, studies now show
that adults who were treated with radiation during
childhood for such conditions as acne, swollen ton-
sils or adenoids, fungus infections of the scalp or
an enlarged thymus gland are at greater risk for

ica, that thyroid cancernot breast cancer papillary carcinoma, the most common form of

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 Neck check
X-rays account for the majority of man-made radiation exposure.
thyroid cancer. (See sidebar at right to learn about the four
kinds of thyroid cancer.)
But what about people who are exposed to radiation as
adults? A recent National Academy of Sciences report points
out that being exposed to even low levels of radiation as an
Thyroid cancer occurs
more often in people
between 30 and 50 years
of age and is more
common in women
than in men.
adult has a cumulative effect and can increase your risk of can-
cer. According to the report, most of our exposure (82 percent)
comes from background sources such as solar radiation, which
increases with altitude (for example, we face higher exposure
during airplane flights). The remaining 18 percent comes from
man-made sources, primarily X-rays.
Our best advice is to scrupulously avoid exposure to
radiation in any form as much as possible, says Richard Shames,
MD, who along with Karilee Shames, RN, PhD, is the author
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of Thyroid Power (Collins, 2002) and Feel-
ing Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? (Hudson Street
Press, 2005). The Shameses recommend
considering alternatives to traditional
mammography, such as thermography, or
getting exams at large university medical
centers, which often use the newest and
lowest-dose machinery. Dental X-rays,
they say, may not be needed as often as
dentists like to schedule them, but when
you must have them, find out the age of
the equipment first. If its older than 10
years, take a pass on the X-ray. And even
if your dentist uses more advanced digital
equipment, which emits less radiation, still
request a lead neck collar, which will pro-
tect your thyroid from any unnecessary
exposure to radiation. Other experts
also recommend avoiding CAT scans
The four types
of thyroid cancer:
 Papillary: The most prevalent form of thyroid
cancer, it accounts for 80 to 85 percent of
all cases. The most common known cause is
radiation exposure. It has a very high cure rate.
 Follicular: The second most common type
of thyroid cancer, comprising about 5 to 10
percent of all cases. More prevalent in countries
with low iodine intake, it also has a very high
cure rate.
 Anaplastic: Very uncommon, constituting
about 5 percent of all thyroid cancers, but
it is very aggressive and generally fatal. It is
believed to develop from an existing papillary
or follicular cancer.
 Medullary thyroid: Makes up the last 5 per-
cent of thyroid cancers and develops from
C cells in the thyroid gland. Two types of
medullary thyroid cancer exist, one of which
is genetic. Medullary thyroid cancer can be
very aggressive and can actually spread to
other parts of the body before a lump shows
up on the thyroid.
Corbis
 People who have been over-exposed to radiation or received
radiation treatments to the head and neck during infancy or
childhood have a greater chance of developing thyroid cancer.
(computed tomography or whole-body scans) when other
equally effective alternatives exist.
Protect thy thyroid
In addition to radiation exposure, several other environ-
mental factors may raise the risk of developing thyroid can-
cer. America is experiencing an epidemic of thyroid
disease, says Kaayla Daniel, PhD, CCN, author of The Whole
Soy Story (New Trends Publishing, 2005). The causes appear
to be many and synergistic. Radiation, mercury, fluoride,
plastics, pesticides, dioxins, solvents, estrogens and estrogen
mimickers found in commercial meats, plastics and hor-
mone replacement therapies have all been implicated.
Daniel feels that one of the biggest offenders is soy. Some of
soys components may block the key enzyme that makes thy-
roid hormone, she explains. Deficiencies in this hormone may,
in turn, create various thyroid problems, including goiters
(enlarged thyroid glands) and nodules (lumps), both of
which Daniel describes as widely acknowledged risk factors
for thyroid cancer.
However, several human and animal studies have found no
effect of soy isoflavones on overall thyroid health. Still, because
of soys possible effects on thyroid hormone, Daniel urges
Author Kaayla
Daniel, PhD, CCN,
recommends only moderate
soy consumption, such as
three small servings per week.
Photodisc
moderation. People get into trouble when they believe one
food is a miracle food and eat a lot in the belief that if a little
is good, a lot would be better, explains Daniel. This has
certainly been true of the soy fad.
She explains that other goitrogens (substances that may
cause the thyroid to become enlarged), such as broccoli and
cauliflower, arent normally eaten in as large amounts as soy. In
addition, cooking them helps deactivate the offending agents.
It makes sense for thyroid patients not to eat [these foods]
every day, she suggests. I also advise people who have thyroid
disease to avoid soy foods as much as possible.
Daniel points out that many processed foods contain soy.
Most people unknowingly eat a fair amount of soy because
it is hidden in more than 60 percent of foods in the super-
market and is in nearly all fast-food products.
She recommends eating a maximum of three small
servings of soy a week, preferably in the forms of miso, tem-
peh, natto, tofu or edamame. Small servings means a bowl
of miso soup, a condiment-sized portion of natto or some tem-
peh or tofu as found in a stir-fry thats mostly veggies and rice.
Besides avoiding known thyroid problem-causers,
preventing thyroid cancer, say the Shameses, is similar
to preventing other forms of cancer: Eat healthy, organic,
non-charred foods; drink plenty of water; exercise regularly;
control your stress; and create a healthy living environment
(including avoiding toxins). But what if you already have
the disease?
We think you have
After being told I had papillary carcinoma (based on my ultra-
sound and needle biopsy), I had my entire thyroid re-
moved. But are there alternatives to surgery? Most
of the experts interviewed for this piece say
no. This is due, they say, to the incredi-
ble success of conventional therapies,
which normally include surgery and,
depending on the type and size of the
tumor, radioiodine ablation (ingesting
a form of radioactive iodine to kill off any
remaining thyroid cells, cancerous or not).
However, once surgery is complete, the Shameses say
there are plenty of complementary options to speed recovery
and help your body adjust to thyroid replacement medications.
They recommend imagery and visualization techniques
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 Neck check
Gentle massage of the neck area, along with adequate amounts of calcium and magnesium,
can help the neck muscles stay healthy.
to their patients to aid in the uptake of thyroid replacement
medication and to encourage the elimination of remaining can-
cer cells or toxins. We suggest people visualize their own
bodys white cells being vigilant in the search-and-destroy
missions for any remaining cancer cells.
The Shameses also recommend natural desiccated thyroid
medication (freeze-dried pig thyroid gland, available as a pre-
scription in pill form) as one choice for those who must take
thyroid hormone replacement medication. For reasons that are
not entirely clear, people without a thyroid gland often do
better with this whole thyroid replacement, the Shameses
say, which includes a more complete array of thyroid hormones
than most of the synthetic varieties.
Complementary therapies can also help ease some of the
side effects of surgery and radioiodine ablation. Removing
the thyroid gland, for instance, can result in hoarseness that
can last up to a year. The Shameses recommend several ways
to f ind relief , including homeopathic arnica acaulis,
kali bichromium or phosphorusall three at potency 30 C
or a combination herbal product that includes orchid and
echinacea root. Since homeopathic remedies are based on
your own individual needs and constitution, its always wise
to consult an experienced homeopathic practitioner rather
than trying to self-prescribe. Gentle massage of the neck,
along with adequate amounts of calcium and magnesium
(both necessary for normal muscle function), can help the
neck muscles stay healthy.
Radioiodine ablation often leaves one with a dry mouth
because the treatment adversely affects the salivary glands.
Grossman suggests taking the homeopathic remedies
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nux moschata, pulsatilla or bryonia dioica for
any cancer treatment that results in this
condition. Staying hydrated and taking
care of your voice by not yelling or over-
talking are simple measures that also help
the throat.
While there currently are no proven
alternatives to surgery and radioactive
iodine treatment, several experts and
studies suggest its time other options
were sought out and tested by re-
searchers. And, indeed, some alternatives
are showing promise. A recent study at
the University of Kentucky, for exam-
ple, suggests that butyrate, a fatty acid
derivative, may be useful in the clinical
treatment of anaplastic thyroid cancer.
Moving ahead
How am I doing? My scar is healing well
(thanks to massage and vitamin E), and
Im going to begin using a natural desiccated thyroid supple-
ment, as well as some of the therapies for the hoarse throat
(though that is gradually improving). Fortunately, I never had
to go through the radioiodine ablation, since my doctors de-
termined after removing my thyroid that while my cells ex-
hibited many of the characteristics of the cancer, there wasnt
enough evidence to officially call them cancerous. My on-
cology surgeon, however, wants to follow up with me, just
to be safe.
So despite all that Ive gone through, I feel lucky knowing
that my condition could have been much worse. And Im
definitely glad I kept that appointment with the endocrinol-
ogist. Unlike my health and well-being, ski lessons can always
be rescheduled. a
Carrie Myers Smith is a freelance writer and wellness coach living
in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
For more information:
 American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
 The American Thyroid Association
www.thyroid.org
 Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association
www.ThyCA.org
 Light of Life Foundation
Photos.com
www.checkyourneck.com

SANOVIV FOR
Vibrant Health
by Christiane Northrup, M.D.
I
n January, my daughter Kate and I went to
Sanoviv, a state-of-the-art medical institute in
Rosarito Beach, Baja Mexico. Although many of
my family members had been to this remarkable
place, it was my first experience. Sanoviv, which
means healthy life, is a first-class spa and med-
ical facility that follows the medical model you
always wished for. Their treatments and facilities
address the health and balance of every one of the
chakras, making Sanoviv the perfect place to go for
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Sanoviv, which was founded by Dr. Myron
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This medical center/hospital is based on com-
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dental exam, dark field blood analysis, a compre-
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 By Victoria L. Freeman
Illustrations by Michael Wertz

The alternative and complementary therapies

that work so well in humans can have the same value
for your animal companion.

When
Pets Go
Natural
Y
oud have thought she was a model coming straight from a
photographers studio. Strike a pose, Dan Mullaney would
tell Tiffany, and shed move into position for the camera, ready
for the perfect photo. There was no doubt she knew exactly what she
was doing, Mullaney says. Tiffany Louise, a most precocious sable
Pomeranian, was quite the little lady.
So when Tiffanys fur started falling out in 2002 and she began having
seizures, Mullaney and his wife, Teri, launched a desperate crusade to help
their beloved pet. Her doctor, a respected conventional veterinarian, ran
tests and diagnosed Tiffany with liver failure. Her prognosis: two months
to live. The vet suggested that the Mullaneys give their dog milk thistle
(Silybum marianum) and a commonly prescribed pharmaceutical drug, which
the Mullaneys quickly had to drop because it made Tiffany even sicker.

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When Pets Go Natural
Veterinary
Alternatives
for Common
Conditions
Some of the most common life-threatening ailments
for dogs and cats include kidney disease, heart
disease and cancer, explains holistic veterinarian
Shawn Messonnier, DVM. And like their human-
physician counterparts, holistic vets are finding that
natural modalities are important tools for treating
these conditions. Consider the following comparisons.
Cancer
Conventional medicine. Depending on the type of
cancer and its location, surgery may or may not be
used to remove the tumor(s). Radiation, chemother-
apy or both may also be included.
Holistic medicine. The best defense against most
types of cancer is a strong immune system. However,
depending on the type and location of the cancer,
as well as the animals general condition, surgery,
radiation or chemotherapy may or may not be used
initially to remove or kill cancerous cells.
Regardless, nutritional changes offer additional sup-
port. For example, decreasing carbohydrates can
starve cancer cells (glucose is a cancer cells fa-
vorite fuel) and increasing omega-3 fatty acids can
inhibit the formation and spread of cancers and
guard against wasting. Antioxidant supplements and
immune system-enhancing herbs such as the
antimicrobials garlic (Allium sativum) and goldenseal
(Hydrastis canadensis) are other options for ongoing
treatment and to protect animals against the toxic
effects of conventional treatments.
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Unwilling to accept the finality of their vets report, the
Mullaneys sought a second opinion. Their search led them to
Shawn Messonnier, DVM, a holistic veterinarian near their
home in Plano, Texas. Based on details in Tiffanys blood work,
Messonnier, author of the Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats
(Prima Publishing, 2001), arrived at a different diagnosis:
Cushings disease, a glandular disorder that causes the over-
production of the hormone cortisol and, consequently, obesity,
muscle weakness, osteoporosis and other conditions. Many
vets mistake Cushings for liver disease, says Messonnier,
because there are similarities in blood-test results. He sug-
gested several natural therapies such as a whole-foods diet, a
multivitamin supplement, an herbal supplement and a glan-
dular support formula.
Cushings can be fatal on its own or can lead to other
life-threatening conditions such as diabetes, liver and kidney
failure and congestive heart failure, but Tiffany rallied on the
holistic treatments. And even though the Mullaneys had to
say a tearful good-bye to Tiffany just before her 14th birthday
in January of this year, Mullaney says, I dont have any sci-
entific proof, but I believe the holistic approach bought us
another 2 1/2 wonderful years with Tiffanyand thats a lot
better than two months.
Complementary avenues for
healing
Over the last decade, the U.S. medical community has slowly
begun to recognize the importance of alternative and com-
plementary therapies, and now the same process is under way
in veterinary healthcare, explains Allen Schoen, DVM, a pio-
neer in integrative veterinary medicine and author of Kindred
Spirits: How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals
Can Change the Way We Live (Broadway, 2002). Indeed, vet-
erinary medicine looks a whole lot different than it did in
1982 when Carvel Tiekert, DVM, founded the American
Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA). More vets
than ever are answering public demand for alternative care
for all types of pets, including birds and exotic animals. Mem-
bership in AHVMA has increased 50 percent in the last 10
years, says Tiekert, now the organizations executive director.
And, he adds, AHVMA has spawned a number of medical
specialty groups, such as the Academy of Veterinary Home-
opathy, the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and
the Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association. (See Looking
for a Holistic Veterinarian? on page 94).
So, whats driving the increased acceptance of comple-
mentary approaches to pet care? As is true for people,
sometimes no conventional treatments exist for an animals
condition. For example, explains Messonnier, leaky gut syn-
drome, which is very common but not often diagnosed by
conventional veterinarians, responds well to
probiotics and the amino acid glutaminejust
as it does for humans.
Many consumers also believe that natural
therapies are safer for their animal compan-
ions than conventional ones. Consider the

As is true for people,

sometimes no conven-
tional treatments exist
for an animals condition.

first-line conventional treatments for osteo-

arthritis, a condition that usually affects
older animals and often manifests as stiff-
ness, limping or difficulty rising or lying
down. Vets often prescribe corticosteroids
and anti-inflammatories, but Messonnier
cautions that both have potentially nasty side
effects, such as diabetes, Cushings disease,
liver and kidney disease and gastrointestinal
ulcers. On the other hand, he notes, glu-
cosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin
sulfate are research-supported, effective
and safe natural alternatives for pets as well
as people.
But in opting for alternatives, dont throw
the puppy out with the bathwater. If an ani-
mal has been hit by a car or faces some other
emergency, conventional medicine is still
your best bet, says integrative veterinarian
Robert Silver, DVM, founder and medical
director of Boulders Natural Animal in
Boulder, Colo. You determine the most
important thing to do first but then reassess
as you go along. Often that means using
conventional treatment to get through the
emergency and then including natural ther-
apies for long-term support and recovery. For example, sur- A cockatoo named Jaffa
gery may be required to repair a fracture or a large laceration, Birds and other more exotic pets can benefit from natural
but once the immediate crisis is over, alternative treatments therapies, too. In 1995 when Cynthia Lankenau, DVM, first
such as acupuncture for pain management or herbs to reduce met Jaffa, a sulfur-crested cockatoo in her mid-20s, the doc-
inflammation can be very effective. tor was deeply saddened by the large parrots condition. Jaffas

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Kidney disease
Conventional medicine. Treatment generally con-
sists of dietary changes such as reducing protein,
phosphorus and sodium while increasing B vitamins
and omega-3 fatty acids. Additional options include
increasing subcutaneous or intravenous fluids, as
well as pharmaceuticals to relieve vomiting from
uremic toxin overload.
Holistic medicine. Dietary changes and additional
fluids form the treatment base, but many alternative
therapies also may help, such as the herbs astra-
galus (Astragalus membranaceus) to improve kidney
circulation, dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinale) for
anti-inflammatory activity and waste elimination,
echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) for its immune-
stimulating and antimicrobial effects, and garlic (Al-
lium sativum) to increase detoxification enzymes
and for its antimicrobial activity. Homeopathic reme-
dies, such as Silicea to boost stamina or Thuja occi-
dentalis for urinary tract infections, may offer
additional support.
Heart disease
Conventional medicine. Besides dietary recommen-
dations and exercise, theres virtually nothing in con-
ventional veterinary medicine to address heart
disease. Its not until the condition progresses to
heart failure that conventional drugs such as ACE
inhibitors, beta blockers, diuretics and calcium
channel blockers become somewhat helpful.
Holistic medicine. In contrast, earlier is better for
treating heart disease with alternative therapies
such as the herb hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha),
which both strengthens the heart and stabilizes it
against arrhythmias. You can also use homeopathic
remedies such as Adonis vernalis to strengthen
heart contractions and Strophanthus hispidus to
tone heart muscle (both remedies help remove
excess fluid as well). Carnitine and taurine amino
acid supplements may also be beneficial since
deficiencies of both have been linked to dilated
cardiomyopathy (congestive heart failure).
Sources: Shawn Messonnier, DVM, and the Natural Health Bible
for Dogs and Cats: Your A Z Guide to Over 200 Conditions,
Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements (Prima Publishing, 2001) by
Shawn Messonnier, DVM. Adapted with the authors permission.
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grief over the death of her first human companion had led
to serious feather picking and self-mutilation. Birds are very
sensitive and emotional, so its not surprising that up to 80
percent of the health conditions I see are behaviorally or
emotionally based, explains Lankenau from her clinic in
Colden, N.Y.
In Jaffas case, too many hours left alone, too many emo-
tional upheavals and an undetected food allergy had caused the
bird to pick many of her own feathers and tear at her own
flesh, resulting in a crusty sore that covered her entire chest.
Her new caretaker did her best to help, using many conven-
tional treatments such as antibiotics and a cone over Jaffas
head, but all had dismal results.
Lankenau first treated Jaffa with acupuncture (birds
respond especially well to acupuncture, she says) and home-
opathic remedies such as Pulsatilla and Natrum muriaticum.
Just a few months later, Jaffa had allowed her feathers to fill
Too many emotional upheavals
and an undetected food allergy
had caused Jaffa to pick many
of her own feathers and tear
at her own flesh.
in, and her chest ulcer had shrunk to the size of a nickel.
Unfortunately, Lankenau didnt see Jaffa again for nine years.
This time she was in even worse shape and was scheduled to
be put down. Her whole chest was once again an open sore,
and she had plucked out all of her vent and flight feathers.
Her owner had many emotional traumas in her life and
very little time to devote to Jaffa, Lankenau explains, so
we decided Jaffa should come live with me.
Now, after more homeopathy, nutritional supplements and
dietary changes to address her allergy, Jaffa is a brand-new bird,
contentedly spending her days either riding around on Lanke-
naus shoulder during veterinary client visits or chatting with
office staff. Its a big commitment to care for one of these
birds, Lankenau says. These creatures are worth the effort
though, she adds. Even when things were the worst, Jaffa
was always very kind and loving. She gives great bird hugs.
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the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association
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They tried taking Deluxie completely off the pred-
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Ways to refresh
mind, body,
and spirit

The Art of Failure

Learning to knit
didnt seem that hard.
But as my scarf
unraveled, so did I.
BY NORA ISA ACS

A roomful of experienced knitters

fingers moving like lightning, talking
about things like gauges and inseams
and following intricate patterns laid out
before themgreeted me when I
walked into my weeklong knitting-
and-yoga retreat. After an informal
survey of the room, it became apparent
that I was the only beginner in the
group of 20. I panicked.
I became more flustered and phobic
with each passing day. While The
Knitters blissfully clicked and clacked
colorful threads into sumptuous cre-
ations, my yarn tangled, stitches
dropped and knots mysteriously
formed to wreak havoc on my fledg-
ling scarf. The teacher, bless her heart,
took me on as her special project, giv-
ing me extra attention when she could.
Even though she was my age, her inter-
est felt almost maternal, and I wanted
to make her proud. Her patience finally
gave out when I asked for a conceptual
overview of the knitting process. You
dont need to know why you are doing
it; just do it! she snapped. myself from the group, judged myself The illusion of failure
Ive always considered myself a harshly and didnt ask anyone for help. Sitting in my tiny room after another
quick learner even though Im a bit of I came face-to-face with my Little- day of teeth-gnashing, I realized I had
a perfectionist, so at first I took my un- Miss-Perfect self, who impertinently reached a critical point. I could either
successful knitting attempts pretty hard. demands accomplishment at any cost. continue my self-flagellating ways and
Botanica

I shed tears of frustration and made ex- These mini-realizations led to the Big go home, scarfless and feeling pathetic,
cuses to leave class early. I isolated One: I had never learned to fail. or I could use the remainder of the

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week to seize a genuine opportunity to

look at all the ways that I deal with fail-
Instead of labeling
ure. As a yogi and student of Buddhism, my lumpy two-row
I knew that I had to change my whole
perspective through mindfulness and scarf a bad thing,
by opening to the experience at hand
no matter how different it was from my I began to notice
expectations.
Part of the process involved refram- what high standards
ing how I thought about failure. Instead
of labeling my lumpy two-row scarf a I set for myself.
bad thing, I began to notice what high
standards I set for myself. After all, I had
far less experience than anyone else in When I took Lees advice and I even devised a name for itorganic
the room. Failure is a relative term, started to come to terms with the fact knittingbecause of the way my scarfs
says Cyndi Lee, a yoga teacher, long- that I really couldnt fail, my whole ex- edges became nice and curvy rather
time Buddhist and knitter who led the perience changed. That didnt mean I than the standard straight and crisp.
retreat alongside Miriam Matagliani, didnt have ups and downs during the In part, the experience helped me
proprietor of Knit New York. It de- rest of the week, but I was able to relax let go of expectations of the perfect
pends on what agenda you have set for and enjoy the ride. I tried to see my scarf and, by extension, the perfect man,
yourself in the first place. Widening knitting project as it was, without la- the perfect job, the perfect life. Mind-
my agenda to include learning, explor- beling it as perfect or imperfect. It fulness, being present in each moment,
ing and simply having fun seemed like might mean that our stitch is different is a way to shift our experience away
reasonable options I hadnt even con- from the pattern but looks cool and in- from thinking, away from the story
sidered before my mini-meltdown. If teresting, and so an imperfection leads lines about what we wish was happen-
knitting a scarf is your agenda, then fail- to creativity, Lee says. This acceptance ing and more into sensation, which
ure is still less of an option because of a wider range of possibilitiesrather opens us to the vibrancy of life as it un-
there are zillions of ways for a scarf to than just failure or successopened me folds, Lee says. This vibrancy became
manifest, Lee says. up to the entire scope of my experience. apparent to me once I let go of my pre-
conceived ideas of who I am and what
I should achieve.
I noticed the beautiful textures of the
yarns between my fingers, the quiet
Lovingkindness Meditation murmurs of the voices around me, the
smell of the pine cabin, the meditative
Metta is a Buddhist form of meditation that encourages an openhearted rhythm of the needles. After class, I
nurturing of yourself and others, imperfections and all. Metta, the Pali word walked the lovely grounds and spent a
for lovingkindness, helps to cultivate feelings of love and acceptance through half-hour staring into the lake. And
a systematic repetition of phrases. most importantly, I started to mean-
ingfully engage with The Knitters
Sit comfortably and take a few deep breaths. Silently repeat these words: May I be around mea cancer survivor, the
safe. May I be healthy. May I be joyful. May I be free. Stop after each phrase, take a owner of a local knitting shop, a
deep breath and notice how it feels to wish yourself well. After a few minutes, start woman going through in vitro fertil-
to extend these wishes outward: Think of someone you love deeply. With that per- ization, a lawyer working with low-
son in mind, silently repeat: May she be safe. May she be healthy. May she be income clients on tenants rights. In my
joyful. May she be free. After a few moments, think of a neutral person, someone single-minded pursuit of the perfect
you see on the train or at the dry cleaner. Repeat the phrases with her in mind. scarf, I had hemmed myself into my
Then think of someone you have a difficult relationship with. Silently repeat the own personal prison and hadnt allowed
metta meditation toward them. Finally, extend metta out to all beings everywhere. myself to connect with the people that
Belinda Garfath

May all beings be safe. May all beings be healthy. May all beings be joyful. May all surrounded me during yoga classes,
beings be free. When you are done with your metta session, take a few deep knitting sessions and meals. I realized
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Adaptogens balance
the body when times
are tough.
BY LINDA KNIT TEL
Somewhere along the line, most of us
forgot that chronic stress is not a natural
part of daily life. We stopped being con-
cerned about losing sleep, having mus-
cles in tight little knots, gritting our teeth,
and feeling overwhelmed. We simply
accept these symptoms as an inevitable
part of living in modern times.
But stress is a killer, and its effects
on the body are far more serious than
the fatigue and anxiety weve come to
know so well. In fact, prolonged stress
cripples the immune system, making
the body less able to fend off every-
thing from bacteria and viruses to
serious diseases. We should lessen
the stress in our lives, of course, but
because thats so hard to do these days,
we also need to buffer our bodies
from its physiological effects. Adapto-
genic herbs can play a significant role
in this. They are like an insurance pol-
icy against the hardships of daily life.
The word adaptogen, coined from
the Latin adaptare by the Russian sci-
entist N.V. Lazarev in 1947, is another
name for what many herbalists call a
tonica substance that supports and
enhances the body on many levels. In
order for an herb to be considered an
adaptogen, it must strengthen the
bodys ability to respond to rapidly
changing conditions. In other words,
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it must defend against stress. While
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Adaptogenic herbs provide
a wide range of physical
and biochemical supports
to the immune system.
doing so, an adaptogen must fulfill
three criteria. First, it must have min-
imal side effects. Second, it must pro-
vide a range of physical, chemical and
biochemical actionssuch as balanc-
ing temperature, filtering out toxins
or battling bacteriathat increase the
bodys ability to resist stress. Finally,
an adaptogen must normalize what-
ever pathological change has occurred.
For example, an adaptogen can steer
the thyroid back to normal function
if it is under- or overactive.
When you take an adaptogen,
it mounts a pretty profound and
widespread immune response, says
Christopher Hobbs, LAc, herbalist, li-
censed acupuncturist and author of
numerous books including Stress &
Natural Healing: Herbal Medicine & Nat-
ural Therapies (Interweave Press, 1997).
Vitamins, minerals,
supplements
and herbs
Adaptogens support the immune
system by regulating the hypothala-
mic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. This
is a fancy name for the bodys release
of certain chemicals in response to
stress. In short, when we feel threat-
ened in any way, the body goes into a
fight-or-flight response. When it does,
the hypothalamus, residing near the
limbic region of the brain (the area
that controls emotions), releases cor-
ticotropin releasing factor (CRF), a
hormone building-block that alerts
the body of a lurking stressor or ac-
tual danger. CRF, in turn, stimulates
the pituitary gland to produce ACTH,
a hormone that travels to the cortex
of the adrenal glands, which sit atop
the kidneys. The adrenals then im-
mediately synthesize and release cor-
tisol , which initiates a series of
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it mounts a pretty profound and
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immune cells such as T cells and natural killer cells reside,
Hobbs says. Some are also absorbed into the bloodstream, but
the effect is small when compared with the gut. This act of
binding triggers the release of compounds that regulate the
immune, hormonal and nervous systems. Adaptogens give the
body a normalizing response to the stressors that put it off bal-
ance, protecting it from illness and often doing a lot more.
To some degree the various adaptogens are interchange-
able in terms of providing general immune support against
stress, Hobbs adds. However, each of the five most notable
adaptogens listed below has gained a reputation for address-
ing a few specific conditions. Hobbs recommends trying the
one that seems most appropriate for your specific stress symp-
toms and then switching to another after a few months (see
sidebar, Alternating Adaptogens). And if youre not sure
which ones to use, no worriestheyre mild and nontoxic.
Try them, see how they work and decide if you like them.
The shield
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) was used for centuries
in Russia and China to ward off colds, flu and respiratory in-
fections, as well as to increase longevity and improve memory.
This herb can protect the central nervous system from stress by
stimulating and increasing metabolic functions, increasing
physical and mental efficiencies and lowering
or raising blood pressure and glucose
levels as needed. Siberian gin-
seng is probably the best all-
around adaptogen and a
great one to try first. This
herb can help protect
against emotional stress, the strain of
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established. Possible mild side effects include upset stom-
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used as a cancer treatment, often taken with vitamin C
to increase absorption. In Chinese medicine, Hobbs
adds, reishi is used to calm the spirit in people with anxiety
or insomnia.
While reishi is safe, occasional dizziness or stomach upset
can occur. If you experience these symptoms, try taking smaller
amounts or simply stop if you cant tolerate the side effects.
Recommended daily dose: 2 g powder; 2 to 9 g dried
mushroom; or taken as tea. Reishi should not be taken as an
alcoholic tincture; its effects are reduced by alcohol.

The protector
Schisandra chinensis has long been used in Traditional Chinese
Medicine to treat exhaustion, coughs and the stomach flu. It is
particularly effective against diarrhea. The power of this plant
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rious and open to the possibilities. Most
likely, I will never have the patience to
follow fancy patterns, but I will be able
to pick sensuous wool for a simple scarf
and make a gift for someone I love.
And its highly possible that the over-
flowing bag of yarn I bought pre-retreat
will sit in my closet for seasons to come,
but thats all right. As I drove away from
the retreat center, watching the fall
leaves fade in the distance and waving
goodbye to my new friends, I thought
of the words of another great Zen
teacher, Suzuki Roshi, and smiled: Just
to be alive is enough. a

Nora Isaacs is a freelance writer living in

San Francisco.
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READER SERVICE #78 A good antioxidant, Ashwaganda, is often

called Indian ginseng.

continued from page 121

The soother
Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera)
has a long history in the Ayurvedic
tradition of increasing longevity and
vitality. In fact, it is often called the
Indian ginseng.
More recently this adaptogen has
been noted for its antioxidant and anti-
inflammatory powers, as well as its abil-
ity to ease depression. This is a great
herb to try when stress has made you
nervous or upset, Hobbs says. It can
provide a relaxation effect. One note
of caution: Ashwaganda can occasion-
ally cause stomach upset or diarrhea.
Recommended daily dose: 3 to 6 g
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dried root; 2 to 3 ml tincture two or
three times per day (with no more than
10 ml a day unless advised by a practi-
tioner); or 3 to 6 g in tea form. To make
To wish to be well tea, boil 3/4 to 11/4 teaspoon of the root
in one cup of water for 15 minutes.
is part of becoming well. The key to staying healthy is keeping
your body resilient in the face of stress.
Lucius Seneca While there are myriad ways to foster
such balance, adaptogenic herbs pro-
vide a little extra insurance against the
2005 Steven Foster

craziness of life. a

Linda Knittel is a Portland, Ore.-based free-

lance writer.

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TRAUMATIC INJURY FAMILY GATHERINGS SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS
page of articles or items.
healing supplements for . . . . . . . .39 coping strategies for . . . . . . . . . . . .74 as protector against stress . . . . . .117
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT FENG SHUI SIBERIAN GINSENG
HEALTH CONCERNS
Viagra use and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 for insomnia relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 as protector against stress . . . . . .117
ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS
FEVERFEW SLEEP
prevention of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE GENERAL TOPICS for migraine prevention . . . . . . . . .67 for migraine prevention . . . . . . . . .41
ACUPUNCTURE FOODS natural aids for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
default brain patterns and . . . . . . .32
for migraine prevention . . . . . . . . . .67 importance in Chinese medicine . .14 SOY
ASTHMA
ADAPTOGENS nutritional facts, resource for . . . . .21 thyroid cancer and . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
vitamin C for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
as protectors against stress . . . . .117 GINKGO BILOBA THYROID HORMONES
BRUISING
for mountain sickness prevention .39 after thyroid tumor removal . . . . . .80
supplements to reduce . . . . . . . . .39 ARNICA MONTANA
HAIR DYE TRIPTANS
CANCER to reduce bruising . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
for migraine relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
in pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 ASHWAGANDA guidelines for using . . . . . . . . . . . .45
TRYPTOPHAN
THYROID for insomnia relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 types and safety of . . . . . . . . . . . .43
for insomnia relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
See Thyroid cancer as protector against stress . . . . . .117 HENNA
VALERIAN
DEMENTIA AWAKENING as hair dye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
for insomnia relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
exercise and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 natural aids for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 HOLIDAY PARTIES
VETERINARY MEDICINE
DEPRESSION BORAGE OIL alternative meals for . . . . . . . . . . . .49
alternative therapies used in . . . . .86
St. Johns wort for . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 for seborrheic dermatitis . . . . . . . .40 coping with family dynamics at . . .74
VIAGRA
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS BRAIN PATTERNS tips for dieters at . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
visual impairment and . . . . . . . . . .28
thyroid cancer and . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Alzheimers disease and . . . . . . . .32 HOLISTIC THERAPY
VITAMIN B
GLUTEN SENSITIVITY BROCCOLI for pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 for seborrheic dermatitis . . . . . . . .40
migraine and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 thyroid cancer and . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 HOMEOPATHY VITAMIN C
HAY FEVER BROMELAIN after thyroid tumor removal . . . . . .80 for asthma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
butterbur leaves for relief of . . . . . .30 to reduce bruising . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
KNITTING WALNUTS
HEART DISEASE as therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 health benefits of eating . . . . . . . .28
BUTTERBUR
in pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 LIFESTYLE CHANGES WATER
for hay fever relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
INFECTIONS for migra ine prevention . . . . . . . . .67
for migraine prevention . . . . . . . . .67 for migraine prevention . . . . . . . . .67
echinacea and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 LIGHT THERAPY
CALCIUM YOGA
INJURY to reset sleep cycle . . . . . . . . . . . .55
for insomnia relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 for insomnia relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
healing supplements for . . . . . . . .39 MAGNESIUM
CANDLES
INSOMNIA for migraine prevention . . . . . . . . .67
safe handling and use of . . . . . . .138 NEWS FOR HEALTHY
relief from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 for restless leg syndrome relief . . .55
KIDNEY DISEASE
CAULIFLOWER
MEDICATIONS LIVING REFERENCES
thyroid cancer and . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 COFFEE AND DIABETES
in pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 delivery via clothing . . . . . . . . . . . .26
CHINESE HERBS Greenberg JA, et al. Coffee, tea and
LEAD POISONING MEDITATION
for migraine prevention . . . . . . . . .67 diabetes: the role of weight loss and
candles and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Metta (loving kindness) technique 116 caffeine. Int J Obes Relat Metab
CHINESE MEDICINE
MIGRAINE MINDFULNESS Disord 2005;29(9):1121-9.
using food as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
triggers for and prevention of . . . . .67 knitting and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 ECHINACEAS ROCKY ROAD
stress and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS NUTRITION Turner, RB, et al. An evaluation of
CHOLECYSTOKININ (CCK) Echinacea angustifolia in experimen-
reducing risk of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 of different foods, resource for . . . 21
hunger monitoring and . . . . . . . . . .24 tal rhinovirus infections. N Engl J
OVEREATING hunger monitoring and . . . . . . . . . .24
CLOTHING Med 2005;353(4):341-8.
hormonal detection of . . . . . . . . . .24 ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
medication delivery via . . . . . . . . .26 HIGH-FAT DIET
POLLUTION multiple sclerosis risk and . . . . . . .22
Savastano D, Covasa M. Adaptation to
candles and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
COFFEE PETS a high-fat diet leads to hyperphagia
RADIATION EXPOSURE antioxidants in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 natural remedies for . . . . . . . . . . . .86 and diminished sensitivity to
thyroid cancer and . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 COMFREY PING-PONG cholecystokinin in rats. J Nutr
to reduce bruising . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 2005;135(8):1953-9.
RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME benefits of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
COQ10 REISHI MUSHROOM THE PILL AND MS
relief from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
for migraine prevention . . . . . . . . .67 Alonso, A, et al. Recent use of oral con-
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS as protector against stress . . . . . .117
traceptives and the risk of multiple
remedies for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 DIETARY CHANGES RELAXATION sclerosis. Arch Neurol 2005;62:
SLEEP DISORDERS for migraine prevention . . . . . . . . .67 for insomnia relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 1362-5.
remedies and aids for . . . . . . . . . .55 DYES RHODIOLA ROSEA VIAGRA AND VISION
STRESS for hair (See Hair dye) as protector against stress . . . . . .117 Pomeranz, HD, Bhavsar, AR. Nonarteritic
protection against . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 ECHINACEA RIBOFLAVIN ischemic optic neuropathy develop-
ing soon after use of sildenafil
THYROID CANCER efficacy of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 for migraine prevention . . . . . . . . .67
(Viagra): a report of seven new
types of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 EXERCISE ST. JOHNS WORT cases. J Neuroophthalmol
in women, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 benefits of table tennis as . . . . . . .30 for depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 2005;25(1):9-13.

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Himalaya Herbals: New products
Feed Your Hair for healthy living

Traditional Goodness Enzymedica:

Based in Bangalore, India, Himalaya Herbals has
manufactured a wide range of herbal supplements and
beauty products for more than 70 years. They recently
expanded their line of personal-care items to include
seven shampoos with such varied
ingredients as wheat germ, birch tree
and soap pod. A 200-ml bottle of
shampoo retails for $6.99.
>>> Our take: The Protein
Shampoo with chickpea proteins and
sesame extract is wonderful for dry
and damaged hair. It helped one
editors lengthy locks recover from
the summer sun and Colorado
dryness. She found it improved the
strength, shine and manageability
of her hair without the need for an
additional conditioner. The mild lemon
scent is nice for those who like to be au naturel.
>>> Contact info: www.himalayausa.com; 800.869.4640
Easy Enzyme Therapy
For more than a decade, Enzymedica has produced
a retail-line of 13 plant-based enzymes to treat a variety
of physical imbalances. The company recently expanded
its line and established Theramedix, pharmaceutical-grade
enzymes available online. The products are 100 percent
vegan and are manufactured using a process
that combines multiple strains of each
enzyme to create the most effective blend.
A 45-capsule bottle retails for $25.95.
>>> Our take: One editor, prone to
Candida and indigestion, took the Digest
Gold for several weeks and found it
quite helpful. The capsules are small and
tastelessmaking them easy to swallow
but potent enough that just one does
the trick.
>>> Contact info: www.enzymedica.com;
888.918.1118

Doctor Kracker: Family Secrets

for Wholesome, Healthy Eating
Founded in Germany using handed-down family recipes, Doctor Kracker,
a line of artisan flatbread crackers, opened a sister bakery in Dallas
in 2004. Made with organic whole grains and organic flax, sunflower,
sesame and pumpkin seeds, these beautiful and crispy treats come in
multiple flavors and ensure a heart-healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids
and insoluble fiber. A 7-ounce package of Flatbread Krackers retails
for $4 and an 8-ounce container of Snacker Krackers retails for $5.50.

>>> Our take: The crunchy, nutty and quite flavorful crackers are
a nutritious treat. Since theyre tasty enough to make you want more,
we had trouble stopping one editor from devouring them all on the
spotshe kept sneaking past the selection and snagging them off the tray. Delish either alone or with a topping
such as cream cheese, hummus or lox, the crackers are dense enough to keep firm even with a wet topping,
saving you from disheartening cracker sag.

>>> Contact info: www.drkracker.com; 214.503.1971

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Your questions answered

Candle Safety 101: Lead Wicks

and Dirty-House Syndrome
Q I love candlelight, but Im
concerned about the black
soot the candles producewhat
are my safest choices?

A Well, so much for the romance

of a candlelit dinner! The phe-
nomenon you describe has a technical
nameblack soot deposition (BSD), but
its also known as ghosting, carbon
tracking and even dirty-house syn-
drome. BSD from frequent candle
burning can damage walls, ceilings, fur-
nishings and even computers. When
hydrocarbons in the candle dont burn
completely, they produce large black
particles containing toxins such as ben-
zene, toluene and phthalates that waft
through the air. Wherever they land,
they create a black film, and according
to a 2001 report by the Environmental
Protection Agency, they can penetrate
deep into the lungs. Few studies exist
on the health effects of exposure to can-
dle soot, but children and people with
asthma or other lung or heart condi-
tions are particularly vulnerable.
Candles vary widely in soot emis-
sions, with some producing 100 times
more than others. Scented candles are
the biggest culprits because the added
fragrances burn less cleanly than the
rest of the candle. So buy unscented
candles, and if you still want the scent,
use oil diffusers such as lamp rings. You
also can minimize soot by keeping the
wick short, not placing the candle in a
jar, keeping drafts to a minimum and
extinguishing the candle by cutting off
the tip of the wick instead of blowing
the flame out.
The additives in scented candles burn less cleanly than the rest of the candle.
prefer candles made of pure beeswax
or soy. These are cleaner burning,
renewable resources, and makers of
these candles also claim they burn
longer than paraffin ones.
Q Ive heard of people getting
lead poisoning from can-
dles. Should I be worried?
A Studies have found that burn-
ing candles that have lead-core
wicks can produce indoor air concen-
trations of lead that are above the
thresholds recommended by the EPA.
Scented candles and those with lead
wicks can release chemicals into the air
and are best avoided, says Ron Schiller,
indoor air coordinator in the EPAs
Denver office.
The National Candle Association
wicks. But lead-wick candles can still
be found on the market because
theyve been imported, are antique or
were made by a U.S. manufacturer still
using lead wicks. In February 2000, the
Public Citizens Health Research
Group found that of 285 candles
bought from 12 stores in the Balti-
more-Washington area, nine (3 per-
cent) contained lead.
Since its difficult to visually distin-
guish lead wicks from the safer zinc or
tin varieties, its best to be safe and
choose candles with cotton wicks. a
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