INSIDE THIS ISSUE . . .

1. 15x Exercise
2. Nutrient of the Quarter -- CoQ10
3. Recipes for this Quarter
4. New Products
5. Recommended Reading
6. E-mail Address of Note
7. Upcomming Radio Dates

Happy New Year of the Rabbit!

It is a time to finish old projects and reap the rewards of last years hard work. This year will be less stressful than last year. The rabbit is the most diplomatic, cultured, polite, controlled, loving and peaceful creature of the twelve signs. We can expect to see major improvements in the way people treat each other.

15x Exercise:

This was mentioned in a readers digest article a while back. In it a fellow wrote down what he wanted as a career and wrote it down 15 times a day for many days and eventually realized his life long dream. This exercise is to make real a quality you want in yourself or a dream you want to realize. Make sure you make it in the present tense ie I am healthy, wealthy, wise and free. Keep it short to make it for easier writing and write with and on anything to make it more fun. Try it for at least 21 days and see what results you will see entering your life. You have to be prepared for change when you do this exercise because what you are asking for needs to be cultivated in yourself in some way and this requires adjustments on your part. The results are truly amazing!

Nutrient of the Quarter - CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 is an essential component of the mitochondria the energy producing unit of the cell and is involved with the manufacturing of energy in all body processes. It is an antioxidant as well and works with Vitamin E in preventing atherosclerosis. Its principle clinical applications are: congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, mitral valve prolapse, angina, diabetes, periodonatal disease, immune deficiency, cancer, muscular dystrophies, and performance enhancement in athletes.

There are no side effects noted. Taking CoQ10 may help reduce the need for other cardiac medication, reduced fasting blood sugar in diabetes by 20% and successfully used for the treatment of breast cancer.

It is imperative to take if you are on cardio vascular toxic drugs like adriamycin, and other drugs that lower CoQ10 levels in the body such as Mevacor, Pravachol, Zocar and beta blockers. Long term therapy with beta-blockers leads to congestive heart failure in some cases.

Anyone over the age of 50 male or female may want to take a low dose 30mg a day to act as a preventive. If you are at an increased risk of the above ailments, then higher doses may be required.

Glucosamine May Retard Atherogenesis:
Glucosamine sulfate is derived from the chitin of crustacea shells and has been demonstrated to act as an anti-inflammatory agent that helps retard joint destruction and helps those patients with osteoarthritis. It may also lower atherosclerosis by improving the integrity of the walls of the arteries.
.....Med Hypothesis. 1997;48(3):245-251

Honey is a an antioxidant
Honey has surprising antioxidant capabilities and the darker the honey the higher its antioxidant ability. Honey have been used in French skin care lines for years because it can be used to produce alpha hydroxy acids which are vital ingredients in skin creams and moisturizers. It has been used anecdotally for wound healing such as diabetic ulcers and venous stasis ulcers. Its effectiveness may be due to its antioxidant capability.
.....Science News Sept12th 1998;154:170-172

Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) and Cyclical Breast Pain:
Results of scientific evidence have consistently shown that EPO is effective in relieving breast pain and premenstrual breast pain. It is the only essential fat to be scientifically studied in relation to breast pain. For those who experience breast pain throughout the month, 27% responded positively to the 3 grams of EPO. This essential fat does not alter hormone levels so is quite safe for women with breast cancer or at an increases risk of breast cancer.
.....Townsend Newsletter for Doctors 1999; #187/188 p162

Osteoporosis and Essential Fatty Acids:
Essential fatty acids increase calcium absorption from the gut by enhancing the effects of Vit D; reducing urinary excretion of calcium, increasing calcium that is deposited in the bone, improves bone strength and stimulates the synthesis of bone collagen. This effect was achieved with supplementing 4 grams of fish oil alone or in combination with EPO.
.....Nutrition Research 1995;15(3):325-334

Prostate Cancer:
A recent study indicates that selenium and Vitamin E are both important in helping to prevent prostate cancer.
.....J Natl Cancer Inst. 1998;90(16):1184-1185

Detox Enzyme Systems
There is evidence that there is an association with impaired detoxification and certain diseases such as cancer, Parkinson's disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndromes. The body's mechanism of removing xenobiotics and detoxifying can greatly affect these and other chronic disease processes. These systems can be modulated with diet and nutrition to improve function as individuals age and lose detoxification ability.
.....Alt Med Rev. 1998;3(3):187-198

DNA Damage and B vitamins
Elevated homocysteine is not only associated with an increase risk of heart disease but is also a risk factor for chromosome damage. There is increasing evidence that DNA expression is modulated with nutrition. So now you can't even blame it on your genes anymore! Homocysteine levels are lowered by taking B12, folic acid and B6 which is adequately provided in a good B complex.
.....Carcinogenesis 1998;19(7):1163-1171

Constipation and Cow's Milk
This study printed in a mainstream medical journal found that chronic constipation in young children may be a manifestation of intolerance to cow's milk.
.....N Engl J Med Oct 15th 1998;339(16):1100-1104

Water and Decreasing Heart Disease:
Drinking at least 5 glasses of water per day was associated with a 50% reduction in heart attack and stroke. The water helps to decrease the thickness of the blood and lowers the hematocrit, both associated with increase risk of heart disease and stroke. Other fluids do not have this effect because they are hyperosmolar and draw fluid away from the bloodstream causing an increase in blood thickness.
.....Family Practice News October15th 1998;28:1-2

Hepatitis B Vaccine Linked to Autoimmune Diseases:
At the 62nd annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, held Nov.8-12 1998 in San Diego, California, was released the data that Hepatitis B Vaccine in school children and adults showed an increased risk of autoimmune diseases. The autoimmune diseases that have been reported are rheumatoid arthritis and insulin dependent diabetes.
.....Contact Dr. Mercola at www.mercola.com for his link to page on the dangers of immunizations.
.....Also contact Dr. Classen at Classen Immunotherapies 410-337-4549 regarding his research on the above.

Light Therapy for SAD Sufferers:
Dr. Norman Rosenthal has written a book "The Winter Blues Seasonal affective disorder - what it is and how to overcome it". In it he explains that the intensity of the bright light therapy is far more important than the type of fluroescent light used. Light boxes emitting 10,000 lux (indoor lighting is 500-1000 lux and full sun on a cloudless day is 100,000 lux) are providing 20 times the light of indoor lighting. The "Satellite" desk lamp offered by Northern Light Technologies of Montreal Canada is smaller than most light boxes, is portable and can be used on most desks or tables. It is rated at 10,000 lux with no UV transmissions, and runs at 85 watts generating little or no heat. It is priced at $195.00(US) which is considerably cheaper than others on the market. They can be reached at 1-800-263-0066.
.....Townsend Newsletter for Doctors 1999; #187/188; p22-30

Macular Degeneration and Aspirin, UVLight and MSG:
There has been some observations that aspirin causes Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The herb white willow bark does not. Aspirin causes excess bleeding, digestive upsets, worsens gut permeability and blindness according to Health Freedom News;1998 Spring:34. Dr. Ott who wrote "Light, Radiation, and You: How to Stay Healthy" suggests that by depriving ourselves of any ultraviolet light worsens AMD. Exicitoxins rapidly damage the macula. These include MSG also called: Accent, autolyzed yeast, HVP, hydrolyzed or textured vegetable protein. FDA rules permit processed foods to contain large amounts of MSG yet to be labeled "no MSG added". "Exitotoxins: The Taste That Kills" by Blaylock,R.L. (There has been some interesting speculation of MSG ingestion related to Alzheimer's Disease).
.....Alive Magazine #195;p18-19

Recipes for this Quarter

• 1 large can tomatoes cored and chopped
• 2 green peppers chopped or 2 small bunches spinach or bunch of kale or swiss chard
• 2-4 green onions chopped
• 1 large carrot sliced
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes or 2 tsp of vegetable broth powder
• 3 tsp parsley
• 1/4 tsp kelp powder
• 1 large beet cubed
• salt and cayenne pepper to taste

For Chocolate Lovers:
Try sweetened carob chips whenever you get the craving and instead of hot chocolate heat 8 oz carob flavoured soy or rice milk and add to 1 tsp of Inka or other coffee subsitute!

To smarten up a regular salad try adding whole pitted olives, sunflower sprouts, artichoke hearts, goat cheese, and topping with a delicious balsamic vinegar dressing.

• 10 oz good quality fruit juice
• 1 tbs Green Alive (Bioquest Brand)
• 1/2 cup frozen fruit (I use 1/2 banana frozen in a bunch)
• 1 tsp of Vit C (2000mg)
• 1/2 tsp acidophilus or bifidus
• 1 tbs flaxoil (Flora Brand)
• any other supplement you are taking in liquid or powder form

I welcome any of your recipes that you have found to be tasty, yeast, dairy, and wheat free! (goats milk okay).
- ed.

New Products

MODUCARE..........$55.00 for 90 caps
Research for this product has taken place in Africa. It is known the 10 servings for fruits and vegetables a day provide daily doses of phytosterols and phytosterolins which provide serious immune enhancing effects. This product provides the exact ratio of plant fats found in nature. The best results have been with HIV, TB, benign prostatic hypertrophy and a whole host of autoimmune diseases. It is an immune modulator, increasing it or decreasing it as needed. It is taken one capsule three times a day on an empty stomach.

MINERAL MAGIC..........$50.00 for one month supply (1 liter)
This is an unsweetened undiluted natural mineral source and colloidal trace mineral combination that provides 80 trace minerals in a well absorbed form. Our soils are only fertilized with nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus!

Recommended Reading

• Foods That Fight Pain by Neil Barnard M.D.
  (This book outlines a dietary treatment for chronic pain sufferers of all kinds)
• The Secrets to Good Health by Dr. Jonn Matsen
  (We have all been waiting for Dr. Matsen's latest book and here it is!)
• Bread Machine Baking For Better Health by Keane and Chace
  (This book does have a few wheat free recipes - pages 196 & 197. Let me know how they work out for you)
• Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution by Dr. Richard K. Bernstein
  (A text that describes insulin resistance and a high carbohydrate diet is contraindicated.)

E-mail Address of Note:

Patch Adams: If you would like to get in touch with the Gesundheit! Institute and Patch Adams contact

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NATUROPATHIC WISDOM NOTES is compiled by Dr. Ingrid Pincott, N.D. for the sole purpose of providing education and reference. It is not intended as a substitute for consultation and treatment by a qualified naturopathic or medical doctor. Products and services mentioned in this letter are provided to patients of Dr. Pincott only.