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The Power of Flowers
Thank you for your very well-done
article on flower essences, Blossom
into Health (August 2005). You have
done a service to this form of therapy
and to prospective users through your
writing, bringing awareness and expla-
nations in a wonderful way.
J u l i a B r ay s h aw, M A ,
F l owe r E s s e n c e S o c i e t y
certified practitioner
via email
Disposable Culture
Thank you for the article on natural
sunscreens, Sun Sense (August
2005). While the article was educa-
tional, I am concerned about your rec-
ommendation of Desert Essence
Sunscreen Towelettes. Although I am
sure this is a fine product, I do worry
that we are becoming a disposable
society; unfortunately the convenience
of a towelette means more waste in
our landfills. Perhaps we can all try to
think about the end result of what we
use every day.
Jennifer Schultz
C a l g a r y, A l b e r t a
Falling Short
My comment is in reference to the
comments made by Gene Bruno,
OMD, LAc, in the article Acupunc-
ture Accolades for Migraines (August
2005). As an acupuncturist in practice
for almost 15 years and a professor at
an acupuncture school, I take issue
with Brunos negative response to the
recent research on the use of acupunc-
ture to treat migraines. We practition-
ers of alternative/complementary
medicine must not make the same mis-
take we so frequently accuse others of
making. We must recognize that no
matter how well educated we are, we
also fail, our treatment modalities are
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not perfect, and there will be instances
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when we are not the treatment or prac-
titioner of choice. It may be that we,
too, have difficulty treating migraines.
And if, in fact, this is the case, we
shouldnt fear that acupuncture
doesnt work. When allopathic med-
icine fails to successfully treat a
condition such as tinnitus , does
anyone conclude that we should thus
reject all Western medicine?
R i c h a rd M a n d e l l , L Ac
via email
So Long Soy?
Thanks for running the story
Soy Wars: The Battle Against High
Cholesterol (August 2005), but truth-
fully there has never been good evi-
dence that soy lowers cholesterol. The
FDAs 1999 approval of a soy-prevents-
heart disease health claim doubled the
sales of soy protein in the United States,
increased profits for big business, pro-
moted the myth that soy is a health
food and put consumers at risk.
Your column correctly noted that
there is no strong proof that soy im-
proves menopausal symptoms, yet it
told non-allergic women that they
might as well give it a try. This is poor
advice as the possible benefits of soy
are far outweighed by proven risks.
Middle-aged womenalready prone
to hypothyroidismare highly vulner-
able to soy-induced thyroid damage,
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In the same issues Ask the
Doctor column, Dan Lukaczer, ND,
urged people suffering from kidney
stones to avoid spinach, chocolate,
rhubarb and peanuts. He should have
mentioned soy, too, since it also is very
high in oxalates.
K a ay l a T. D a n i e l , P h D , C C N
Au t h o r o f Th e Wh o l e S o y S t o r y
via email
Editors Response: Thank you for your let-
ter. Look for our upcoming feature story on
Soy Controversies.
Horse as Healer
I applaud your magazine for high-
lighting the great work of the organi-
zations mentioned in Horse
Whisperings (August 2005). I would
like to mention a wonderful addition
to the world of equine therapy. There
is a remarkable organization in Wood-
side, Calif., called The National Center
for Equine Facilitated Therapy
(NCEFT). Founded in 1971, NCEFT
provides equine-assisted activity and
therapeutic programs for people with
neuromuscular and sensory disabilities
through Hippotherapya physical,
occupational or speech therapy using
the horse as a treatment strategy.
For further information about
N C E FT, visit their website at
www.nceft.org. For further informa-
tion about Hippotherapy, visit their
website at www.americanhippothera-
pyassociation.org.
Cynthia Blodgett
Campbell, Calif.
Self-Esteem Success!
A few issues ago you ran an article
suggesting that readers try to get an
article published to help promote
their self-esteem. I took your suggestion
and contacted a small self-publishing
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l e t t e r s
my book, but they also gave me a job.
I never would have tried this without
reading the article in your magazine.
Rose Kuo
via email
Which Form Is Best?
In your news story Vitamin E Con-
troversy Continues (June 2005), you
failed to mention the type of vitamin
E used in the referenced HOP E-
TOO study. I know there are various
types of vitamin E supplements, and
my understanding is that the natu-
ral form is more effective. Would
you please clarify?
S a l l y S t u p l ey
via email
Editors Response: Thank you for bringing
this to our attention. The type of vitamin E
used in the HOPE-TOO study was
a natural form, in this case d-alpha
tocopherol, generally derived from soy-
beans. The synthetic form of this type of
vitamin E is labeled dl-alpha tocopherol
and is synthesized from petroleum. Stud-
ies have shown the natural form is more
active and better absorbed.
Even though its name makes it sound
like a single substance, Vitamin E is actu-
ally a family of eight fat-soluble vitamins,
involving both tocopherols and tocotrien-
als. There are four natural forms of each:
alpha, beta, gamma and delta. Until re-
cently, most supplements contained only
tocopherols, with alpha tocopherol recog-
nized as the bodys most prominent form.
Research is continuing on the various
forms of vitamin E, with promising results.
Stay tuned!
Address all correspondence to: Editor,
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Friends
for Life
Blood may be thicker
than water, but an
Australian study shows
that your friendsmore
than your relativescan
help you live longer. In
a 10-year study of 1,477
people aged 70 or older,
those who had a close
network of dear friends
had a lower mortality rate
during that decade than
those who didnt. The
researchers factored in
demographic, health
and lifestyle variables of
participants. In addition
they examined family
relationships but found
that those had no

More Surf, Less Turf significant impact on

Opt for the salmon;
forego the steak or
bratwurst. Thats the cancer over a 10-year
message behind a
French study showing
that the more red and
processed meat you eat,
the higher your risk
of colorectal cancer.
Likewise, not eating
enough fish also
increases your
chances of developing
Top: istockphoto.com; bottom: Tibi Popescu
a 1.71 percent chance of of fish a day also kept
developing colorectal the chances of colon
cancer down to 1.28
period. The researchers percent. But the risk
based their findings on a factor for people whose
five-year-long examina- daily allotment of fish
tion of the diets and was less than a third
health of more than of an ounce actually
478,000 Europeans. The increased to 1.86 per-
risk for those who ate less centright up there with
than 0.7 ounces a day fell red meat eaters. So, limit
to 1.28 percent. your meat intake but
A 2.8-ounce serving dont skimp on the fish.
the elders longevity.
A good friendship is
worth a lot: The Adelaide,
Australia, seniors who
had frequent personal
or phone contact with
a friend several times a
week were 22 percent
less likely to die during
the study than those who
had fewer friends or who
were rarely in touch with
them. The study didnt
factor in how long the
subjects knew their

the disease. friends. Its perhaps the

In the study, 50-year- quality of the friendship
old men and women who Hold faithfulness rather than the length of
consumed more than 5.6 and sincerity as first time [people] have been
ounces of red and friends that may be
processed meat a day principles. important to longevity,
(about the equivalent of Confucius, Chinese philosopher says principal researcher
a large hamburger) had Lynne Giles, MPH.

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Postpartum
depression
in dads can
have a long-
lasting
effect on
their baby
boys.
When Dads Get
the Baby Blues
For years weve known that children of fathers
that a moms postpartum with postnatal depression
depression can affect her have twice the risk of
babys social and physical behavioral problems at
development, but what age 3 than kids with
about dads? Yes, a father fathers who werent
can also become depressed depressedeven after
after a birth, and a study maternal depression was
shows his mood may con- factored out. (Childhood
tribute to his childs emotional problems
future behavioral and included fighting with
emotional problems other children, hyperac-
especially if he has a boy. tivity or being overly
Psychological question- worried.)
Top: Julie de Leseleuc; bottom: istockphoto.com
naires were obtained from Parenthood brings
8,431 fathers and 11,833 huge joys and stresses
mothers in this extensive and depression. Instead of
British population study. feeling guilty, moms and
Researchers collected data dads should remember,
three times after the between diapers, to take
babys birth: at eight care of themselves and
weeks, 21 months and 3.5 seek professional help at
years. They discovered the first sign of depression.
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No Cure for the
Common Cough
When a chest cold pro-
duces yellow or green
mucus, is it time for the
doctor to prescribe
antibiotics? No, actually.
Provided you have a
simple lower respiratory
tract infection, theres
evidence antibiotics
wont cure your cough
any faster than if you
took nothing. A
research team, led by
Paul Little, MD, of
Englands University of
Southampton, studied
more than 800 other-
wise healthy people
with lower respiratory
infections. The patients
were treated one of
three ways: They either
received antibiotics
immediately, got no
antibiotics or were
given a prescription
and told to wait 14 days
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M E D I C I N E
before taking it. On
average, the people
who took antibiotics did
not recover faster than
those who didnt.
Unfortunately, respi-
ratory infections are
long lasting, Little
says. In fact, the study
found the average
recuperation time for
such chest colds is
longer than we
thought: three to four
weeks instead of just
two. However, you
can feel better by
managing your symp-
toms with acetamino-
phen (found in Tylenol)
and steam inhalations,
he says, adding that
significantly worsened
shortness of breath
or high fever requires
immediate medical
attention.
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The Decline of Falling

Youre only as young as
you are flexible and
mobile. Seniors who hurt
themselves falling down
often take a long time to
recover, and during con-
valescence their overall
health declines. To
address this, South
Korean researchers tested
whether practicing Sun-
style Tai Chi helped
older adults avoid falling.
This Chinese martial art
uses slow, flowing move-
ments that gradually
improve balance, flexibili-
ty and muscle tone.
The researchers first
tested strength, flexibility
and mobility of fall-prone
Top left: Ulrike Hammerich; top right: istockphoto.com
people with an average
age of 78. Then half the
group learned and prac-
ticed Tai Chi three times
per week while the other
half participated in the
residential homes routine
recreational activities
including optional range-
of-motion exercises. After
12 weeks, the knees and
ankles of the 29 Tai Chi
practitioners were
stronger and more flexi-
ble than the 30 people
Relief for Your Aching Back
Hands-on physical thera- courage a return to nor-
py is great for treating mal activity, the
short-term lower-back researchers tested a plan
painbut its not the only to teach patients pain-
choice. Another successful coping skills and then
option is a pain-manage- counsel them through
ment program, also recuperation. Of the 329
supervised by physical back-pain sufferers who
therapists, that includes completed the study, 68
general fitness exercises percent said they felt
(such as walking or swim- either much or complete-
ming) plus education on ly better a year later using
how to reduce anxiety the behavioral pain-man-
who didnt practice. In that arises from injury. agement programalmost
addition, risk of falling Recovery from back the exact percentage of
declined in the Tai Chi pain is often hampered people (69 percent) who
group, and they felt more because patients fear successfully recovered
confident they could theyll feel worse if they with the help of manual
avoid future falls. start exercising. To en- physical therapy.

Good News For Pets
Kindred Spirit, Kindred Care: Making Health
Decisions on Behalf of Our Animal
Companions by Shannon Nakaya, DVM
(New World Library, 2005). It takes a
philosophical and spiritual look at issues
surrounding compassionate animal care.
How to Meditate With Your Dog by James
Jacobson (Maui Media, 2005). Meditation
(or hound lounging) is simply the most
relaxing and, so we hear from our canine
friends, mutually beneficial practice you
can do with your dog. A delightful means
of delivering the message that anyone can derive
benefit from meditating.

OCTOBER 2005 | A LT E R N AT I V E M E D I C I N E 27
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Taking the Pill?

Add More Calcium
Young women who take
oral contraceptives, aka
the Pill, can reduce their
risk of developing osteo-
porosis later in life, but
only if they increase their
dietary calcium intake
now, new research
shows. Previous studies
indicate the Pill might
interfere with optimal
bone mass development
in adolescents and
users (57 of the studys
women) to non-users.
Each set of women was
divided into three groups:
One continued eating
low levels of calcium, the
second added more low-
fat, calcium-rich dairy
foods to their diet, and
the third ate high levels
of dietary calcium.
After a year, contra-
ceptive takers who did

Cutting-Edge young women, making

them prone to post-
not increase their dairy
intake lost about 1.4 to 2

Nursing Homes menopausal bone loss

and fractures. About 80
percent of American
percent more bone
mass density in their
hips and spine than
The future of nursing Compared with two tradi- women have taken oral those who ate higher
homes is hereand its tional nursing homes contraceptives during quantities of calcium-rich
old-fashioned. The Green nearby, the Tupelo Green their teens and 20s, key foods. Women who did
House Project takes ailing House uses fewer antipsy- bone-building years. not take the Pill main-
elders, most quite disabled, chotic medicines and Purdue University tained normal bone den-
out of institutions and into patients showed less researchers tracked 135 sity. While 1 to 2 percent
a home-like setting that decline of physical func- healthy women aged 18 sounds small, even tiny
provides one-on-one clini- tion (such as walking, to 30 who consumed bone-mass changes
cal care. A study of the bathing or using the toi- less than 800 mg per during youth is signifi-
first Green Houses in let), she adds. In addition, day of dietary calcium. cant in the long run. And
Tupelo, Miss., reports high residents are more satis- (Recommended intake is bone loss is compound-
satisfaction from patients, fied with their quality of 1,000 mg per day.) They ed each year a woman
their families and staff. life and their family mem- compared contraceptive takes the Pill.
Green House residents bers visit more often.
gather around the dining This is the next gen-
table for home-cooked eration of nursing
meals, have private bed- homes, Kane says. It
Top: Valerie Crafter; bottom: EauClaire Media

rooms and can easily go creates more natural,

outside. This is a place normal lives for people
where elders continue to who need long-term
live, not just wait for care. The Green House
death, says Rosalie Kane, Project is a model for
PhD, a University of nursing homes nation-
Minnesota researcher who wide. For information,
is conducting a 30-month- see www.TheGreenHouse
long study of the project. Project.org

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Why are workers at the
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appears to play a part. 34,000 readers shows that
London researchers nearly half tried a non-
investigating the link traditional treatment in
between low-status jobs the past two years. Their
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health think lack of job August 2005 issue,
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relatively satisfying, higher than all conven-
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lower heart rates and bet- back pain.
ter heart rate variabilitya
healthy hearts capacity to
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response to outside stim-
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A Curry for Cancer
ranking workers with less Turmeric (Curcuma longa), gastric and colon cancer.
control over daily tasks the spice that gives our In addition, a 1999
have less heart rate vari- curries and mustards that University of Leicester
ability, which can lead to familiar blast of vibrant yel- study demonstrated cur-
high blood pressure or low color, has long been cumins ability to slow the
heart attack. Also, their known to have healing rate at which prostate can-
hearts beat an average of properties. A member of cer cells become resistant
3.2 beats per minute the ginger family, turmeric to hormonal therapy.
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The workers were More recently, scientists journal Cancer, shows that Exercise got a thumbs-
assessed for their job con- are looking to turmerics curcumin kills and stops up for maladies such as
trol, education, smoking powerful anti-inflammatory the growth of melanoma back pain, anxiety,
status, exercise, diet, alco- compound, known as cur- cells in laboratory tests. depression and insomnia.
hol use, depression rates, cumin, as a way to fight Although the higher the Some menopausal
Top: Kelly Cline; bottom: Gary Wolsey

participation in social cancer. According to a dose, the more effectively women felt safer using
groups and heart rate University of Chicago curcumin kills the cancer black cohosh, soy and
variability. study conducted in 2002, cells, researchers did note vitamin E for hot flashes
The scientists didnt test curcumin inhibits a can- that low concentrations than hormone replace-
whether workers heart cer-provoking bacteria (H. over long periods can ment, even though the
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AUTHOR CHAT
Liz Walkers
EcoVillage at
Ithaca (New
Society
Publishers,
2005) offers
readers a
glimpse into
this thriving
intentional living community (dubbed
EVI) and an opportunity to learn
about a group of individuals who
have created a place where they
believe its possible to lead sustain-
able and simple, yet nourishing and
fulfilling lives. In her new book,
Walker, the co-housing communitys
co-founder, recounts the communi-
tys struggles and triumphs and
reveals how EcoVillage became a
contemporary blueprint for sustain-
able community living.
Q Do you feel your original vision
of EVIredesigning the human
habitat through systems of
sustainable livingis represented
in the final product?
A EVI is constantly evolving. Over
the last 14 years, we developed
about half of our original vision and
will work toward other aspects of
our vision over the next decade.
This past summer our second
neighborhood built a common
house and planted an organic berry
farm. We are planning for an
EcoVillage Education and Research
Center and will eventually create a
third neighborhood with affordable,
accessible homes. Wed also like a
way to treat our own wastewater on-
site, create more on-site job oppor-
tunities and perhaps have an
EcoVillage wind turbine to generate
our own electricity.
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M E D I C I N E
Sustainable living through co-housing.
Q How do EVI residents manage
their finances while maintaining
equality?
A We keep our incomes separate
but pool some funds for common
projects, such as building or improv-
ing roads or creating a playground.
There are informal ways of helping
each other out in an economic
pinch, such as hiring someone
for odd jobs or giving someone
a temporary low-interest loan.
We are planning for an
EcoVillage Education and
Research Center and
will eventually create
a third neighborhood
with affordable,
accessible homes.
Q Why do you think EVI has
succeeded when other co-
housing communities havent?
A I think we succeeded because
we had a very strong vision from
the start, our nonprofit had a paid
staff that coordinated lots of volun-
teers, and the timing was right.
In addition, Ithacaa town with
a strong sense of concern for the
environment and communityhas
generally been very supportive.
Q What facilities or programs
are there for people considering
moving to EVI? How do you
choose and orient new members?
A We offer free public tours once
a month and private tours upon
request. We encourage visits, either
for a weekend or longer. Prospective
residents receive an in-depth orien-
tation and participate in meetings,
meals and community work projects.
If their values and lifestyles are com-
patible, they get on a wait list, make
an offer on a house and eventually
move in.
Q Are there courses in sustain-
able living available for people
not enrolled in the educational
programs EVI offers through
its partnerships with Cornell
University and Ithaca College?
A We host occasional workshops
and would like to offer Experience
Weeks for people to learn about
aspects of sustainable living,
including organic farming, commu-
nication skills and green building.
Next summer we plan to offer
a course in sustainable
community design.
Author Chat was written by Brooke Berlin.

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Running on all 8 cylinders?
Inspired, enthusiastic, energetic, happy,
pain-free, a sharp mind, calm & alert?
by Gloria Gilbre, N.D., D.A.Hom., Ph.D.
IF YOURE LIKE MOST PEOPLE
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Expert advice from an
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How to: Ease Travelers Toll

PLUS Eat More Antioxidants; Garner a Good Nights Sleep

BY DAV I D S I M O N , M D
Q I travel a lot for work and notice
two problems, particularly when I
fly: My skin gets incredibly dry and
my digestion really suffers. What
can I do to take care of myself when
traveling?

A According to Ayurveda , the

traditional healing system of India,
the universe is comprised of five basic
principles, which can loosely be trans-
lated as space, air, fire, water and earth.
Space represents the potential for
manifestation. Air represents move-
ment and change. Fire is the power of
transformation. Water reflects the
attractive forces that hold things
together, while earth represents the
boundaries of objects and things.
These five great elements combine to
form three biological mind-body prin-
ciples, or doshas, known as Vata, the gingerroot tea (1 teaspoon grated ginger aggravating effects of travel on Vata and
movement principle composed per pint of hot water) to take with you reduce the symptoms that reflect it.
of space and air; Pitta, the digestion on the plane. On the morning and
principle made up of fire and water; evening you travel, apply almond or Q I know how important antioxi-
and Kapha, the protection principle sesame massage oil to your skin. Eat less dants are for my health. I would pre-
bringing together water and earth. while traveling, seeking out warm soups fer to get as many as possible
These three codes of nature govern rather than salads and sandwiches. through food sources rather than
our physiology and psychology. Lubricate your nasal passages with a supplementation. Can you suggest
Traveling by air is an inherently tiny drop of oil placed into each nostril. an easy way to choose the most
Vata-aggravating experience and may When you get to your destination, beneficial foods?
result in irregularity, dryness, anxiety, as soon as possible take a warm bath.
insomnia and difficulty with concen- Drink warm liquids and try immedi- A Almost every biological function re-
tration. ately to align with the rhythm of your quires oxygen, which supplies electrons
Ayurveda suggests a few tips to destination city. If its lunchtime when to run the machinery of the body. An
Sang Nguyen

balance Vata when youre on the go. you arrive, eat lunch. Maintaining op- oxygen molecule that has released its
Drink plenty of warm, non-caffeinated timal biological rhythms even while electron becomes a free radical or reac-
beverages. Make up a thermos bottle of traveling is the best way to counter the tive oxygen species (ROS). When a free

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radical forms, it becomes irritable and
immediately seeks to replace its miss-
ing electron. It will do this by stealing
an electron from any local protein, fat
or DNA molecule. The resulting dam-
age from this free-radical attack con-
tributes to a wide range of illnesses,
including heart disease, arthritis,
Alzheimers disease and cancer.
Antioxidants are molecules that will-
ingly donate their electrons to free rad-
icals. Vitamin E, vitamin C and
beta-carotene are the best known of
these natural ROS neutralizers. Nutri-
tional science is discovering that there
are many other potent natural anti-
oxidants present in a wide variety of
vegetables and fruits.
For example, when you consume
grapes, cherries, broccoli and tomatoes,
you ingest flavonoids, whose antioxi-
dant properties have been associated
with reduced risks for heart disease and
cancer. Polyphenols, found in nuts,
berries and green tea, as well as sulfides,
carried in onions, garlic and chives, also
have been shown to be valuable free-
radical scavengers. Anthocyanins, re-
sponsible for the deep red, purple and
blue colors of cherries, grapes and
berries are some of the most effective
antioxidants in nature.
The best way to ensure optimal
levels of antioxidants in your diet is to
consume a wide variety of fresh colored
fruits and vegetables. Red tomatoes,
orange carrots, yellow peppers, green
broccoli, blueberries and purple grapes
will bring flavor and nutrition to
your body. Good food is better than
good supplements.
Grapes and berries
contain effective,
powerful antioxidants
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Antioxidants are molecules that willingly
donate their electrons to free radicals.
Q Ive been having bouts of insom-
nia lately. I have racing thoughts and
find it hard to shut down. And
sometimes after I do finally fall
asleep, I wake up at around 3 a.m.
for no apparent reason. What can I
do to sleep soundly?
A Restful sleep provides the foundation
for your mental and physical well-
being. Millions of people suffer with
some form of insomnia, resulting in fa-
tigue, lack of mental alertness and weak-
ened physical and mental health. All the
cells in your body need their rest to
function at their best.
After a day of stimulating activity,
your body needs deep sleep. Aim for
6 to 8 hours of nightly sound slumber
without the need for any medication.
Going to bed around 10 p.m. is ideal
since it allows the bodys rhythms to
slow down naturally, gives a deeper,
more relaxing sleep and provides time
for the body to generate new tissue. To
promote restful sleep, try the follow-
ing routine:
>>> Eat a relatively light dinner, no
later than 7 p.m. so you dont go to bed
on a full stomach.
>>> Minimize activities that are excit-
ing, aggravating or mentally intensive
after 8:30 p.m.
>>> Aim to be in bed, with the lights
out, between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
If youre not used to getting to bed this
early, move your bedtime up by half an
hour every week, until you are in bed
by 10:30 p.m.
>>> About an hour before bedtime,
run a hot bath into which you place a
few drops of a calming aromatherapy
essential oil such as lavender, sandal-
wood or vanilla.
>>> While soaking, have the lights low
or burn a candle, and listen to soothing
music.
>>> After your bath, drink something
warm. It can be a cup of warm milk
with nutmeg and honey, or some
chamomile or valerian root tea.
>>> Journal before bed, even for a
few minutes, especially if your mind is
very active, downloading some of
your thoughts and concerns so you
dont need to ruminate about them
when you shut your eyes.
>>> Read inspirational literature for a
few minutes before bed. Avoid dramatic
novels or distressing reading material.
>>> Once youre in bed, close your
eyes and simply feel your body. By
feeling your body, I mean bring your
attention into your body and wherever
you notice tension; consciously relax
that area.
>>> Notice your slow easy breathing,
until you fall asleep. Its helpful to re-
member that if youre lying still in bed,
left: Takcks Szolt; middle: Alex Bramwell; David Simon photo courtesy David Simon
quietly observing your breath, your
metabolic activity is nearly as low as if
you were in deep sleep. Therefore, dont
worry if you dont immediately fall
asleep; by not worrying, youll more
quickly drift off into a deep slumber. a
David Simon, MD, is the
CEO, cofounder and med-
ical director of The Chopra
Center in Carlsbad, Calif.
He is the author of several
groundbreaking books on
health, balance and complementary healing,
including his most recent, Vital Energy (John
Wiley & Sons, 2000).
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Ways to refresh
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Between Trauma and Transformation

The Alchemy
of Art Therapy
BY V I CTO R I A L .
FREEMAN, PHD

September 11, 2001. It was early in the

school day for 10-year-old Steven.
I rode my bike to school like any other
day, he recalls, but this time my uncle
and a friends mom came to pick me
up, so I knew something was different.
Put your bike in the trunk and ride
with us, they said. When I got home,
Mom told me a plane had crashed into
the building where Dad worked.
Fighting back his fear, Steven
watched with friends and family as the
vivid scenes of that day un-
folded on television, desper-
The therapeutic
ately hoping for some clue to
benefits of art come
his fathers fate. Not knowing
made the days immediately
from both the artwork
after 9/11 seem like an eternity itself and the process
for the family. His mother, of creating it.
Christina, remembers Steven
searching for reasons why they hadnt
heard any word. Steven would say,
Maybe Dads hurt in a hospital or wait-
ing at the ferry to come home, she
recalls. Although she feared the worst, 14, says, That day was even worse than about an art therapy program in New
Christina couldnt take away Stevens the day the planes crashedI knew the Jersey for children called Journeys,
hope, however slim, that somehow his person I was closest to in the whole Christina says. Since they already en-
dad would be found: We all held out world was gone. joyed art at school and at home, she
hope he was still alive, she says. Filled with her own grief and unsure thought it seemed like a good choice
A knock on the door two weeks where to turn, Christina entered into for the kids.
later took that hope away. It was the counseling. She considered taking At Journeys, a program of the Val-
police advising Christina they had Steven and his younger sisters, Kirsten ley Health System, which provides
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found her husbands body. Steven, now and Alyssa, ages 3 and 5 at the time, to home care, hospital and other medical
Editors Note: The name of the child featured in this story and the counseling, too. But then my brother- services, Steven, Kirsten and Alyssa met
names of her parents have been changed to protect the familys privacy. in-law brought me a newspaper article registered art therapist Laura Loumeau-

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May. Steven, however, was numb at

first, shocked and withdrawn. He sat
quietly in the first few meetings, always
completing art projects at Loumeau-
Mays request but guarded when it
came time to discuss his feelings about
them. Finally, though, with the first
few sessions behind him, Steven felt
comfortable enough to drop his guard.
I realized that these kids were
like me, he says. They lost parents like
I did.
Loumeau-May recalls that Stevens
art and conversation eventually became
much more free and emotional. We
made things and then shared thoughts
about our art, Steven says. I began to
express things in my drawings and I re-
alized that, if you put time and effort
into it and get your feelings out, art re-
ally can heal your wounds.
Steven created his favorite drawing
when Loumeau-May asked the children

Because of arts
ability to tap into
unconscious or
buried feelings, it
can heal emotional
injuries resistant to
linear or verbal
therapies.

to draw a picture that represented how

their deceased parent continues to live
in them. The picture I drew was half
me and half my dad, he says. (See his
drawing on page 46.) I was so proud.
Its the best drawing Ive ever done be-
cause I put a lot of detail and feeling in
it. It shows how much my dad and I are
alike and how much we had in com-
mon. The colored stripes are for mine
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Art therapy can help illuminate deep-
seated feelings.
When words are not enough
For trauma survivors like Steven and his
family, art therapy can illuminate deep-
seated feelings, thus paving the way for
recovery. Our fears and strongest
yearnings coexist in the unconscious
mind, explains Loumeau-May. Be-
neath the demons of trauma, terror and
anger lies our desire for love, she says.
Art therapy releases those demons so
you can free the jewel [of love].
Because of arts ability to tap into
unconscious or buried feelings, it can
heal emotional injuries resistant to lin-
ear or verbal therapies, notes Mary
Donald, registered art therapist for
Hahnemann University Hospital in
Philadelphia and The Cancer Center
of Paoli Hospital in Pennsylvania.
Research is beginning to show how
different areas of the brain are stimu-
lated in talk versus art therapy, Donald
says. When simply talking about your
experiences or emotions, your interior
critic can edit your verbal responses to
align with what you or others want to
hear. But with art its different, she says.
There is no editing, which makes art
therapy ideal for people like Steven
whose highly developed verbal skills
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allow him to be defended and guarded
in his responses. Art also provides
a medium for communication for
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 b a l a n c i n g a c t

Awaken Your
Healing Muse
If you feel drawn to a certain
activity or particular art medium,
then by all means follow that
lead. If youre looking for sug-
gestions, however, here are a
few that art therapist Cathy
Malchiodi finds helpful.

To relieve stress: Breathe

the clay
Hold a fistful of potters clay in
your hands, and close your
eyes. Let your body relax. Sooth-
ing music or a tabletop fountain
may provide a serene backdrop,
but the idea is to tune into your
breathing. Then begin pressing
your thumbs into the center of
the clay in rhythm with your
breath. Continue working with
the clay for at least 15 minutes,
or until your experience feels
Steven created his favorite drawing when Loumeau-May asked the children to draw a
complete.
picture that represented how their deceased parent continues to live in them. The
To promote physical healing: picture I drew was half me and half my dad, Steven says.
Create a picture of health
Use your imagination to
create an intention for future children without fully developed ver- their own creative projects and media.
well-being. Then using any bal skills, or for Alzheimers patients The therapeutic benefits of art come
medium you choose, depict losing their command of language. from both the artwork itself and the
your intention. For example, process of creating it. Art is about cre-
The fusion of science and soul ation, or in some cases re-creation, of a
draw or paint what life will
Art therapy is more than the sum of its specific experience. Art therapy helps
feel like pain-free. Or make
parts. Its more than a psychologist in- people re-create an aspect of them-
a collage of magazine pictures
troducing art into a session or an artist selves, and traumatized people very
that represents an environment
who has taken some psychology much need that, Loumeau-May says.
you find healing, such as
courses, explains Loumeau-May. It is, Perhaps the multifaceted nature of
beaches at sunset, healing
rather, a unique fusion of science and art is why even self-guided engage-
gardens or lush, green valleys.
soul where the therapist must recog- ment in different art forms enhances
nize that there can be points along the well-being, says registered art thera-
Source: Adapted from The
complex path to recovery when a client pist and licensed professional clinical
Souls Palette: Drawing on Arts
is emotionally blocked and needs di- counselor Cathy Malchiodi, who
Transformative Powers for
rection ( i.e., Can you paint me a pic- serves as professional relations direc-
Health and Well-Being (Sham-
ture of how you felt when that tor for the American Art Therapy As-
bala, 2002) by Cathy Malchiodi.
happened?). And, she says, there can sociation. Since youre the one creating
Printed with authors permission.
be other times when clients could ben- the art, you can tap into arts restora-
efit more from the freedom to choose tive potential anytime, anywhere with

46 A L T E R N A T I V E M E D I C I N E | OCTOBER 2005
 an activity of your choosing. (See
Awaken Your Healing Muse on
page 46 for ideas.) Just be aware that
you may encounter feelings best ex-
plored with a therapists support.

Soul food
Malchiodi also sees engaging in artistic
expression as an ongoing part of per-
sonal wellness. We usually think of
nutrition, exercise and spiritual prac-
tices like meditation, but art touches
another part of usthe psycho-emo-
tional, creative aspect, she says. Art also
has physical health benefits. Clinical
experience has already shown that art is
self-soothing. It reduces pain, blood

Since youre the

only one creating
the art, you can tap
into arts restorative
potential anytime,
anywhere with an
activity of your
choosing.
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pressure, heart rate and breathing rate.

And I suspect, she adds, that as time
marches on well learn creative activi-
ties like making art can even impact
longevity by boosting mental acuity
and reducing stress.
Worried about your artistic ability?
Dont be, Donald says. We may start
by making a collage, as thats an easy

Art also has physical

health benefits.
Clinical experience
has already shown
that art is self-
soothing. It reduces
pain, blood
pressure, heart rate
and breathing rate.

media to master, and it provides a safe,

controlled experience. Stencils, tracing,
pencils and markers are other good
ways to begin because most people feel
more control than with other looser
media like watercolors or pastels.
Yet if all you can do initially is
sit and hold a pen, thats OK. You
may draw two stick figures and
a clothesline, but in your mind you see
yourself and your grandmother hang-
ing up wash. Every detail is thereher
favorite pink dress, the smell of her
perfume, the sound of her voice,
Donald says. And thats what speaks;
thats what heals.

For more information contact the

American Art Therapy Association,
www.arttherapy.org or (888) 290-0878.

Victoria L. Freeman, PhD, is a freelance

READER SERVICE #8 writer based in Kansas.

48 A L T E R N A T I V E M E D I C I N E | OCTOBER 2005
 good food
Eating for all its worth

Start Your Day

Warm and Healthy
Three guilt-free recipes that will energize your mornings

INSIDE: Warm-Star t Porridge d Hot Cereal Mlange d Five-Star Baked Eggs

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I on the importance of squeezing in that first meal of the

day and insist on sending our kids off to school after a

controls attention and impulsivity; and serotonin, which

aids emotional regulation. According to the Department of

Food stylist: Tracy Harlor; prop stylist: Karin Olsen

substantial and healthy meal. After all, a brain needs fuel to Agriculture, a healthy breakfast improves academic per-

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 g o o d f o o d

cooler months have rolled around, its a

perfect time to enjoy hearty and healthy
warm breakfasts. My husband is Chi-
nese, and in his culture consuming
warm foods and drinks, especially in
the morning, is considered essential for
good health. It is believed that eating
cold foods can shock the body by con-
tracting blood vessels and muscles,
blocking blood flow and negatively in-
fluencing digestion. In the early hours
of the day, this is especially troublesome
because morning air temperatures are
still low and our bodies are already in a
contracted state. Indias tradition of
Ayurveda suggests eating a light, warm
morning meal to jump-start your
digestive fires.
If youre still not convinced of the
value in treating yourself to a warming
breakfast, theres yet another reason.
While working as a weight-loss coun-
selor, it became apparent to me that
people who skipped breakfast overate
later in the day and, thus, easily put on
Five-Star Baked
Eggs, p. 55

The more inventive

you are when
choosing nutritious
toppings, the more
fun and enticing
your breakfast
will be.
photo: Cheryl Zibisky; food stylist: Tracy Harlor; prop stylist: Karin Olsen

extra pounds. Instead of fearing the

early morning calories, its best to em-
brace them and avoid large lunches and
dinners and those notorious calorie-
filled late-night snacks.
In our house a favorite winter break-
fast is rice soupcongi. Its as easy as
simmering leftover rice (brown rice is
recommended) with water until its as
soupy as you like it. We then choose
from a smorgasbord of fun toppings

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g o o d f o
you can find at your local Asian grocer:
dried pork, spicy matchstick bamboo
shoots, Chinese pickles and braised eel.
More common choices include nuts, a
While working as a weight-loss counselor,
I became aware that people who skipped
breakfast overate later in the day.
braised vegetarian meat substitute such
as seitan or eggs. For a particularly ap-
petizing egg blend, whip an egg or egg
substitute with a little salt or soy sauce
and sugar or stevia (Stevia rebaudiana
Bertoni); then cook it without stirring in
a flat-bottomed pan sprayed with
Canola oil, flipping it once. Cut it into
strips, and then add it to your congi
with a sprinkling of green onions. Youll
end up with so many flavors and
52 A L T E R N A T I V E M E D I C I N E | OCTOBER 2005
o d
textures in your bowl that you cant
help but leave the table satisfied.
In the grain department, your
choices of hot cereal dont end with rice
and oatmeal. Experiment with cous-
coussmall grains of semolina pasta
and quinoa, an ancient super source of
protein, lysine and numerous vitamins
and minerals. Additives can make the
meal healthier than ever. Try including
beneficial seeds such as millet, which
is nutritious, warming, easily digested
and one of the least allergenic grains;
ground flax to aid with lowering
cholesterol; and amaranth, high in
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numerous nutrients and packed with
an impressive three times the fiber and
five times the iron of wheat. If your ce-
real cooks up thin, thicken it with a tiny
bit of psyllium, which lowers choles-
terol and helps with constipation. And
if youre looking for more protein,
sprinkle on some protein-packed whey
once your cereal has cooled (to avoid
heat damaging the protein).
The more inventive you are when
choosing nutritious toppings, the more
fun and enticing your breakfast will be.
Add fruit such as guava, a good source
of lycopene and vitamin C; and blue-
berries, often ranked as one of the
top-10 healthiest foods. Drizzle on a bit
of buttermilk and molasses or honey
(from a local source if youre troubled
by allergies), or go savory with crum-
bled goat cheese and chopped nuts.
You can also try tofu cubes along-
side shreds of ginger root and green
onions. Want a dollop of yogurt?
 Choose varieties containing live cul-
tures.
A warm breakfast may take a few
more minutes of your time, but its
worth it. So do a favor for your taste
buds and nutritional healthnot to
mention that your body will thank
you for a warm transition between
crawling out of the cozy bed and
facing the cool outdoors.
photo: Cheryl Zibisky; food stylist: Tracy Harlor; prop stylist: Karin Olsen

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queso. Enjoy this quick and satisfying

porridge with a side of in-season fruit or YIELD: 4 servings (1 cup) 4 tablespoons sliced raw almonds
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
homemade applesauce. 4 teaspoons 100 percent pomegranate juice
calories 109; protein 5 g; carbohydrates
15.75 g; total fat 4.6 g; saturated fat 2.5 or juice concentrate
3 cups water, divided g; cholesterol 7.5 mg; sodium 98 mg; 4 heaping tablespoons blueberries
1
/2 cup yellow cornmeal fiber 1.7 g
1
/2 cup farmers cheese, grated >> You may choose to use a lower-sodium 1. Bring milk and water to boil. Add oats,
1
/4 cup small onion, minced cheese from your local healthy grocer. amaranth, quinoa and bulgur.
1 2. Cook over low heat 25 minutes, stir-
/4 teaspoon oregano
ring occasionally.
1
/4 teaspoon salt HOT CEREAL MLANGE
3. Pour hot cereal evenly into four bowls.
4 sprigs cilantro Hot cereal doesnt have to be the goopy Add kefir, almonds, pomegranate con-
1 sweet red piquant pepper, cut into oatmeal topped with brown sugar you centrate and blueberries. Garnish with a
4 ringlets remember from your childhood. Here slice of in-season fruit.
4 teaspoons non-fat plain yogurt is a warm start to your day that is fiber-
YIELD: 4 servings (about 1 cup)
packed and has so many flavors and NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups textures, you will head out the door calories 329; protein 15 g; carbohy-
of water to boil. Meanwhile stir cornmeal with a smile on your face. drates 51 g; total fat 9.6 g; saturated fat
into remaining 1 cup of cold water. 7.9 g; cholesterol 4.25 mg; sodium 76
2. Pour cornmeal mixture into boiling mg; fiber 12 g
water, stirring constantly. 2 cups nonfat milk
3. Add cheese, onion and oregano. 1 cup water
1
>> In a hurry? Substitute a multigrain cereal
Cover and cook over low heat for 5 /2 cup, old-fashioned, thick-rolled oats
for the four grains above. Follow cooking
minutes. 1
/8 cup amaranth
4. Pour evenly into each of four 1-cup 1
direction on the label.
/4 cup quinoa
bowls. As garnish, top each serving with
a sprig of cilantro, a pepper ringlet and a
1
/4 cup bulgur, rinsed >> Gluten sensitive? Exchange bulgur with
teaspoon dollop of yogurt. 8 tablespoons reduced-fat peach kefir an equal amount of oats.

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FIVE-STAR BAKED EGGS
There are many healthy surprises in this
breakfast. Although this is an egg dish,
the cholesterol is cut significantly by
using a ratio of 3 egg whites to 1 egg
yolk. Asparagus is one of the richest
sources of rutin, which strengthens cap-
illary walls. The morels rich, nut-like
flavor is especially good with eggs.
Cooking intensifies the morels
umami effect (stimulating amino acid
receptors) and, along with tasting deli-
cious, they are low in calories while de-
livering both fiber and protein. Fresh
shitake or Portobello mushrooms may
be substituted.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4 ramekins (oven-proof, single serving bowls)
Canola oil spray
12 eggs (8 yolks will be discarded)
4 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
6 medium-sized morels, 4 chopped and
2 sliced once down length
16 spears asparagus, rinsed
dash paprika
1. Spray Canola oil in each ramekin. Cut
and use the upper 3 inches of the
asparagus spears and lean four into
each ramekin, point up and side by
side.
2. Into each ramekin, break two eggs,
adding only the whites (discarding the
yolks). Sprinkle one-fourth of the
chopped morels into each cup. Break an
egg (include yolk) into each.
3. Sprinkle 4 teaspoons crumbled goat
cheese into each cup. Top each with
the remaining morel pieces.
4. Bake in preheated oven 25 minutes or
until eggs have set.
5. Sprinkle each with paprika. Serve hot
with a side of fresh fruit.
>> If youre an asparagus aficionado and
want to use more of the stalk, cut off only the
lower ends, steam the rest of the asparagus sep-
arately and serve on the side.
YIELD: 4 servings (1 cup)
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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
calories 81; protein 16 g; carbo-
hydrates 5.3 g; total fat 5.5 g; saturated
fat 2.3 g; cholesterol 60 mg; sodium
56 mg; fiber 2 g
>> Do as the Chinese do. Boil the remain-
ing asparagus ends in water sweetened with
sugar (or a substitute that can be heated) for 15
minutes. Throw away the stalks and drink
down all those yummy nutrients. Waste not,
want not!
>> If you dont like mushrooms, enhance
your Five-Star Baked Eggs with a teaspoon
of Cavi-Art (a delicious, inexpensive, low-
salt vegetarian caviar substitute made prima-
rily of seaweed). It comes in many organic
varieties and only costs about $10 for 100 g
that beats the price of real caviar and avoids
the over-fishing of endangered sturgeon. See
www.caviart.us.
Karen Albright Lin is a freelancer and former
weight-loss counselor living in Boulder, Colo.
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The men in my family have stoically ac-
Good nutrition, low cepted their early hair loss. Finding no
stress and invigorating suitable alternative, my father and
brother compensate by sporting dashing
scalp massages may beards. But when my mothers once
thick hair began to thin, around age 50,
help you keep your she anxiously searched for a solution.
My doctor told me my thyroid medica-
locks longer. tion would take care of it, but it didnt,
Tony Baker
possible side effects, I said, No thanks,
Ill leave the facial hair [a potential side
effect] to the men.
The most common form of hair loss
is hereditary (androgenetic alopecia), so
my familys fate could eventually affect
meand more likely my two sons.
While men have a 50 percent chance of
losing their hair by age 50, up to 25 per-

she says. So I picked up a bottle of cent of premenopausal women and 38

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

lose some, too. Men typically lose it
from the temple and crown, known as
male pattern baldness (MPB), while
women lose it diffusely over the front
and top of the scalp, known as female
pattern baldness (FPB).
New research published in the
American Journal of Human Genetics
finally identified the culprita gene
variant related to male sex hormones
that is located in the X chromosome,
so we really can blame mothers, at least
partially. The problem is that even if
problem early can sometimes slow the
process. In addition, not all hair loss is
hereditary, so hair loss that looks like
MPB or FPB may actually have a com-
bination of causesmany of them re-
versible. For example, the root cause of
my mothers thinning hair could be
heredity, or it could be her hypothy-
roidism coupled with certain medica-
tions she takes. Dietary deficiencies
could also exacerbate it.
Hair loss is a common side effect of
prescriptions like oral contraceptives,

Supplemental nutrients such as zinc, iron

and B vitamins are key for hair growth.

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 Tress Tests
A detailed health history and exam may be
all thats needed for diagnosis, but a derma-
tologist or health practitioner who treats hair
loss may perform a combination of the
following tests:

> Hormone levels (testosterone)

> Thyroid stimulating hormone (T3, T4, TSH)
> PTH (parathyroid)
> Ferritin (iron)
> Vitamin B-12
> Calcium
> Hair pull (one to three hairs per pull is normal)
> VDRL (for syphilis; a secondary symptom of syphilis is a type of
hair loss known as moth-eaten alopecia)
> CBC (Complete blood count)
> Densitometry (for hair shaft miniaturization)
> ANA (for lupus, which often causes diffuse hair loss)

follicles or fibers, resulting in hair loss. issue, Daly often recommends 50 to 80

Different causes call for different solu-
tions, so see a health practitioner well-
versed in hair loss issues for an accurate
diagnosis (see Tress Tests below).
Feed your follicles
While no one solution exists for every
type of hair lossa well-balanced diet is
key for normal growth. If youre eating
too much or too little protein, or if
youre eating bizarrely, like peanut but-
ter and jelly sandwiches all day, all the
time, that by itself can lead to hair loss,
Daly explains. After testing for defi-
ciencies, Daly often recommends sup-
plemental zinc, copper, iron, vitamin
B-12, biotin (vitamin B-7, also known as
vitamin H) and/or calcium.
We know that in certain types of
hair loss the zinc level is normal, but
a low normal, Daly says, although
scientists have yet to clarify the link.
The typical dosage (what is known as
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A copper deficiency can also cause
hair loss. "We don't usually screen for
copper, but if you take high doses of
zinc to help with your hair, it can ac-
tually induce a copper deficiency,"
Daly adds. The DRI for copper is 3
mg, but for people taking zinc for
more than six months, he often pre-
scribes a zinc supplement with added
copper (1.5 mg of copper per day).
Iron, too, is important: "Often the
cause is low ferritin, and I've seen good
growth in two months for many peo-
ple after improving iron stores," Daly
says. His prescription usually contains
the standard iron DRI (10 to18 mg).
"People with hair-loss problems also
tend to be deficient in vitamin B-12,
even though they don't show other
symptoms," he adds. Along with the
D RI of B -12 (3 to 4 mcg ), Daly
recommends a multivitamin that

the dietary reference intake or DRI) for contains the DRI of other B vitamins
zinc is 15 mg but, when hair loss is an for balance. READER SERVICE #11

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

Biotin, part of the vitamin B com-

plex known for thickening nails, has
never been scientifically measured for
thickening hair, but nails and hair are the
same type of keratin (a cellular protein),
so it's becoming standard practice to add
biotin for hair growthit's safe, water
soluble and has no side effects, even at
extremely high doses, Daly says. The
DRI is 300 mcg, but Daly often
prescribes as much as 2,400 mcg per day.
Calcium is also a component of nails
and hair. There is some thought that a
hormone made by the thyroid, called
calcitonin gene-related peptide
(CGRP), helps hair to grow. Taking
calcium helps keep your thyroid in
good shape because the cells that make
CGRP also make calcitonin, which is
a hormone that regulates calcium,
Daly says. The DRI for calcium is
800 to 1,500 mg. Daly prescribes
600 mg twice per day along with
the DRI for vitamin D, 400 IU per day,
for absorbency.
When low thyroid is the problem,
the minerals iodine and selenium may
help, according to Phyllis Light, an
herbalist in Birmingham, Ala. Iodine is
not assimilated easily, so Light suggests

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READER SERVICE #22 hormones in both men and women.

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getting iodine from the sea vegetable
kelp. People with low thyroid also
generally have problems with digestion,
so they can also benefit from a good di-
gestive enzyme, too, Light says.

A pinch of prevention
Good thyroid function also depends on a
healthy liver. When our livers arent
healthy, we dont metabolize thyroid hor-
mones, says Light, who recommends
supporting the liver with 350 mg to 425
mg milk thistle (Silymarin) three times per
day and 500 mg yellow dock (Rumex cris-
pus) once a day. These herbs will also
help moderate low blood sugar, which
can increase energy levels, she adds.
Other organs also play a role in
hair health. Long-term stress can

If youre going into

menopause all
stressed out, hair loss
is a real possibility.

weaken the kidneys and adrenals. Ac-

cording to Light, During deep and
long-standing stress, the bodys re-
sources get diverted to the organs and
hair comes way down on the priority
list for nutrients and energy. Min-
eral-dense herbs that support the kid-
neys and adrenals are ashwagandha
(Withania somnifera); chickweed (Stel-
laria media); cleavers (Galium aparine);
horsetail (Equisetum arvense); parsley
root (Petroselinum crispum); queen of
the meadow (Filipendula ulmaria); and
eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus),
formerly known as Siberian ginseng.
Herbs also can prevent hair loss in
men and women by balancing hor-
mones. Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens),
which protects the prostate, may have a
strong ability to slow the progression of
MPB. How strong is unknown, but
clearly it does have an effect similar to READER SERVICE #34

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PORTRAITS OF TRIUMPH

THE DOCTORS TOLD ME TO GET MY Milk thistle can moderate low blood sugar, thus
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months into the process, my doctors discovered that in addition to rich herb that supports the prostate and
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Vibrant Health
by Christiane Northrup, M.D.
I
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Ayurvedic with a scalp massage before bedtime,

both for healthy hair and to prevent
medicine common hair loss. Mix either oil of
bhringaraj (Eclipta alba, E. erecta) or
reduces brahmi, commonly known as water hys-
sop (Bacopa monnieri) with a small
excessive amount of coconut oil; massage and
leave on until morning (you can wear
Pitta energy a cotton bandana or woolen cap to
protect the pillow).
in the hair Whether a simple scalp massage,
a change in diet or a way to manage
follicles stress and chronic diseases can help
return anyones hair to its former glory
through scalp depends on a lot of factors, but Daly
suggests keeping an open mind when
massage, it comes to alternative therapies.
Everyones hair loss is different, so you
leading to may have to try a few things to see
what works for you. a
a healthier
Kathy Summers is a freelance health writer
head of hair. living in Cave Creek, Ariz.

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[ Forget Sex-Boosting Drugs. This New
Mind-Body Approach Is Turning Everyone On.]

the

Sensuality
Solution By Michael Castleman
 Low libido?
No libido?
W ere now seven years into the Age of Sex-Enhancing Pills.
Ever since erection-boosting Viagra was approved in 1998,
drug companies have been working overtime to develop treatments for
faltering libido and sexual function. Viagras runaway success has also
spotlighted several medicinal herbs traditionally considered aphrodisi-
acs. Some products containing these herbsnotably the drugs ArginMax
and Zestraboast studies showing significant im-
provement in womens sexual desire and function.

But many women get no benefit at all from clinical professor of psy-
sex-enhancing pills. After trying for eight years chiatry at the University
to turn Viagra into a drug for low-libido women, of British Columbia in
a disappointed Pfizer pulled the plug last year, Vancouver. Basson con-
conceding that women are different from men tends that for many
(surprise!), and for reasons that remain unclear, women, sexual desire is
the big V just doesnt work for them. not the cause of lovemaking, but rather its result.
Pfizer might have saved a bundle if theyd In a blend of mind and body, she writes, arousal
studied the latest research on womens libido, is often the source of desire. For these women
notably the work of Rosemary Basson, MD, a and Bassons research suggests that it is a large

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 the
Sensuality Solution
grouppills aimed at boosting desire before slip-
ping between the sheets is the erotic equivalent
of putting the cart before the horse.
Bassons research has not been widely pub-
licized. But it promises to help many women
discover greater fulfillment in lovemakingif
their lovers learn to appreciate leisurely, playful,
whole-body sensuality.
Masters and Johnson
got women wrong
Most of our cultural assumptions about sexual-
ity date from the mid-1960s, when pioneering
researchers William Masters, MD, and Virginia
Johnson, DSc, described a four-stage sexual re-
sponse cycle in both men and women: excitement, plateau
(when youre fully aroused), orgasm and resolution (return
to non-arousal). This model may work well for the male ma-
jority but not for most women. When Basson asked healthy
women how they respond sexually, many described patterns
that bore little resemblance to Masters and Johnsons classic
four stages.
It seems that Masters and Johnson had a bias that distorted
their findingsthe conviction that men and women are sim-
ilar sexually. At the time, this was a breath of fresh air. It de-
bunked once and for all the lingering Victorian notion that
women are asexual, merely passive receptacles for mens lust.
Masters and Johnson established beyond scientific doubt that
women are as sexually responsive as men.
Among the women surveyed, 30
percent said they lacked libido, and
while emotional stress came up
as a factor for some women,
most predictors were rather elusive.
But they erred when they claimed that women are as sex-
ual as men in the same way. It was an honest mistake. Masters
and Johnson set out to study what they defined as sexually
normal women. But during the 1960s, normal women were
presumed to experience orgasm during intercourse. So, to
qualify as Masters and Johnson research subjects, women had
to be reliably orgasmic during this stage.
Few are. For her recent book, The Case of the Female Orgasm,
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Elisabeth Lloyd, a biology profes-
sor at Indiana University, ana-
lyzed 32 studies and found that in
16 of those studies, only 25 per-
cent of women consistently
achieve orgasm during inter-
course. The rest are all over the
map, having orgasms during
intercourse usually, often, seldom,
rarely or never.
One reason intercourse brings
so few women reliably to orgasm
is that their pleasure comes not
from the vagina but rather from
the clitoris, which sits outside and
above it, and from the Grafenberg
spot (G-spot) within the vagina itself. For most women, vagi-
nal intercourseeven loving, extended intercoursedoes
not provide enough direct clitoral or G-spot stimulation to
trigger orgasm. But because Masters and Johnsons female
subjects consistently had orgasms during intercourse (even in
a laboratory setting!), the famed sex researchers based their
conclusions on this small subset of women and assumed an
unrealistically narrow view of womens sexuality.
What comes first:
desire or sex?
An old joke asks: What single word can a woman say to sex-
ually arouse a man? Answer: Hello. Until men start planning
for retirement, most are coiled springs of
libido and fairly easily aroused. Ask men
about desire, particularly men under 45,
and most describe a compelling drive sim-
ilar to hunger or thirst. Twentieth-century
sexologists assumed that womens experi-
ence of libido was, if not identical, then
similarand that if women didnt feel a
drive for sex, there had to be something
wrong with them.
Using this reasoning, something
would be wrong with about one-third of
the female population. Thats what University of Chicago re-
searchers found in a landmark 1999 survey of more than 3,000
Americans aged 18 to 59. Only 15 percent of the men said
they felt little or no desireand among them, alcohol, emo-
tional stress and health problems (diabetes, heart disease, dis-
abilities) were clear predictors. But among the women, 30
percent said they lacked libido, and while emotional stress
came up as a factor for some women, too, most predictors
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Sensuality Solution
Insights
on Sexuality
by Deepak Chopra, MD
Explore the following insights to help you and
your partner cultivate a state of natural openness
and sexual creativity:
>> Sexual fulfillment occurs when the
experience comes from playfulness instead of need.
People often bring their conflicts and needs into the
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sults in ecstasy.
>> In sex, as in all areas of life, resistance is
born of fear. Remember that all resistance is mental.
Resistance implies judgment against what is being
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>> To improve your sexual experiences,
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I feeling and do you love me?
>> Meaningful sex is based on values. Its
important to have your own core beliefs and respect
them. Without values we become spiritually bankrupt.
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were rather elusive. In other words, many women had little
or no sexual desire for no apparent reason.
However, the Chicago researchers based this conclusion
on the male model of sex, the one that says sexual desire pre-
cedes arousal. But according to Bassons research, for many
women, desire does not precede arousal at all but, rather, re-
sults from it. Women, Basson writes, often begin sexual
experiences from a state of sexual neutrality. But as things
heat up, so do they.
The idea that libido is often the product of good sex turns
conventional notions of desire upside down. If a substantial
proportion of women dont experience desire before becom-
ing sexual, then drugs and supplements that try to pique it
before the fact may be a waste of money.
This new concept of womens desire neatly explains why
Viagra doesnt work for most women and why sex-boosting
herb blends help only some. These products do not affect
desire, per se. Instead, they increase blood flow into the gen-
itals, the physiological basis of sexual arousal. Men are always
aware of feeling aroused. Its hard to miss an erection, and for
the vast majority of men, its a short step from having an
erection to feeling desire. But a good deal of research shows
that women are different. Many women have little aware-
ness of increased blood flow or vaginal lubrication, Basson
notes. Even when women are aware of it, they often deny
feeling interested in sex.
Why would women have sex at all if they dont experience
male-style lust? To affirm their relationships, according to
Basson. They may want to please their lover, feel close and in-
timate, prevent relationship strife or make up after it. Mean-
while, as lovemaking proceeds and these women do become
aroused, what they desire most may not be orgasm but rather
physical intimacy. Bassons model supports an old saying about
the difference between men and women: Men become inti-
mate to have sex. Women have sex to become intimate.
Sensuality: The key to desire
If many women get turned on after they start making love,
then the question becomes: What kind of lovemaking will
arouse them? According to Bloomfield Hills, Mich., sex ther-
apist Dennis Sugrue, PhD, a past president of the American
Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, the
sex that fuels desire is leisurely, playful, sensual lovemaking
based on whole-body massage.
Whole-body massage is a fundamental tool of modern sex
therapy. It helps people from sexually repressed backgrounds
learn to experience arousal. It helps couples feel intimate and
erotically connected. And its a key component of programs
used to treat common sex problems in women and in men. In
fact, its no exaggeration to say that playful, whole-body sen- holding one another, kissing, and stroking each others faces
suality is the very basis of erotically fulfilling lovemaking. and arms. Next you might undress, shower together, dry each
Unfortunately, any kind of sensuality is often missing from other and have a glass of wine. After that, you might retire
sex. One of womens main complaints about the way men to the bedroom, light candles, turn on some music, kiss and
make love, explains Louanne Weston, PhD, a sex therapist massage each others necks, shoulders and backs. And then .
in Fair Oaks, Calif. is that its non-sensual, too rushed and too . . well, you get the idea. The point is, none of this is foreplay.
focused on the breasts and genitals. Men often plunge into Its all loveplay, or what Dodson calls sex play. I wish men
intercourse before women feel ready. Given
Bassons view of womens desire, this complaint
makes perfect sense. Rushed lovemaking does- Its no exaggeration to say that
nt give many women the time they need to be-
come aroused enough to experience desire. playful, whole-body sensuality
Theres no way Im going to get turned on with
a minute or two of rubbing here and there, says is the very basis of erotically
New York City sex educator Betty Dodson,
PhD. fulfilling lovemaking.
Bassons perspective also explains, in part,
why so many women object to pornography. In addition would learn that sex is best when it involves a slow pace and
to depicting sex without relationships, porn sex utterly lacks loving touch that explores the whole body, Dodson says.
sensuality. Its all genital. Every square inch of the body is a Sure, the genitals are important, but so is everything else.
sensual playground, Weston says. Its sad that pornography Guys who rush into genital sex are clueless. She goes on to
and so many men explore only a few corners and often ignore admit, Id rather go see a professional massage therapist than
everything else. have a man massage me while hes busy wondering when the
real sex is going to begin.
Now, some men recoil from the notion of whole-body
Forget foreplay. Cultivate loveplay. They object to all that touchy-feely stuff. Theyre
loveplay convinced that sex means genital sex. They view womens
preference for whole-body sensuality as an annoyance that
In conventional sex, lovers engage in foreplay for awhile and just postpones the real deal.
then proceed to intercourse. The very word foreplay sug- The fact is, this sensual style works for men, too. Who
gests something that happens before the main event. wouldnt want to make love in a way that turns you both on?
Forget foreplay. Foreplay implies linear lovemaking: first Taking your time, being present with each other and truly
kissing, then some fondling here and there, then intercourse, loving will lead to the sex of your dreams.
then its all over. On the other hand loveplay focuses on ex-
tended, playful, whole-body exploration. Loveplay carries no A journalist-sex educator for 33 years, Michael Castleman is the
implication that it comes before anything else. It allows more author of Great Sex: A Mans Guide to the Secrets of Total-Body
sensual creativity and integration. You might begin by gently Sensuality (Rodale, 2004).

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simple steps to

Curbing
childhood obesity
By Carol Krucoff
 How can parents halt the creeping
epidemic that threatens our kids futures?
THE SOLUTION: Change the environment
so they can MOVE MORE AND EAT WELL

I n our push-button, remote-control, car-oriented culturewhere pizza makes house calls and kids
between the ages of 2 and 17 spend more than three years of their waking lives watching TV
weve created the fattest generation in history.
Waistlines are widening in people of all ages, but our children, in particular, are gaining
weight to a dangerous degree and at an alarming rate, warns the Institute of Medicine of
Washington, DC, in a new action plan (Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance)
commissioned by Congress to address this growing
public health threat. In just 30 years, the prevalence
of childhood obesity has soared, with nearly one in
three American kids now tipping the scales past
healthy weight.
Once dismissed as harmless baby fat, childhood
obesity is increasingly recognized as a serious health
threat that can lead to numerous physical ailments such
as type 2 diabetes. In fact, one-fourth of obese kids ages
5 to 10 already have at least two components of what is
called metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health problems
(including insulin resistance, high blood pressure and
high cholesterol) that increases the risk of coronary heart
disease and diabetes. Overweight kids also are more
likely to be ostracized and bulliedor to bully others.
The grim reality is that obesity exerts a life-shortening
effect, which threatens to reverse the steady rise in life
expectancy observed in the modern era, contends a recent study published in The New England
Journal of Medicine. Todays children are on track to be the first generation in U.S. history to live less
healthy, and even shorter, lives than their parents.
How did we get this way? Increasingly, experts point to our obesogenic environment, which
encourages people to eat too much and move too little.
We live in a world where the energy demands of daily living are at a historic low and the
availability of high-calorie, easily obtainable, inexpensive food is at a historic high, notes Harold Kohl,
an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Weve created
the perfect storm for obesityparticularly for children.
Numerous societal changes have dramatically reduced the amount of energy children burn, while
Left and right: Veer

expanding the number of calories they consume. Budget-crunched schools have cut back or elimi-
nated physical education classesand sometimes even recess. Working parents concerned about safety
would rather their kids play video games or watch TV indoors than run around outside. Computers
have revolutionized the classroom, entertainment, shopping and communication. Fast food, in super

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 simple steps to
Curbing childhood obesity
size portions, is everywhereeven in some schoolsas are
vending machines stocked with sodas and chips.
Our willpower hasnt changed in just 30 short years,
notes Yale University obesity expert Kelly Brownell. The
gene pool hasnt changed. Whats changed, he contends, is dren because the calculations are more complicated than they
our increasingly toxic food and physical activity environment.
Society has long placed responsibility for obesity squarely on
the sufferer, when we need to consider our environment as
the real cause.
Just as we dramatically altered the tobacco environment,
Brownell says we must change our cultures obesity-
promoting environment. Twenty years ago, if you said we
should ban smoking in public places, people would have
said you were crazy, he notes. People need to learn how
to resist pressures to overeat and under-exercise and
demand change.
Whos at risk?
Since were all surrounded by pressures to sit still and overeat,
no one is immune from the dangers of gaining an unhealthy
amount of weight. When you have a problem that affects
one-third of the population, everyone is at risk, says William
Cochran, MD, a pediatric obesity specialist at the Geisinger
Clinic in Danville, Pa., and a member of the American Acad-
emy of Pediatrics task force on obesity prevention. At espe-
cially high risk are children who have one or two obese
parents as well as African Americans,
Hispanics and Native Americans.
Overweight adolescents also are at
high risk because their problems with
Percentage of kids under 2
weight likely will worsen with time.
Physical activity tends to decline dra-
who have their own TV: 26
matically during teenage years
especially among femalesand weight gain is common,
Cochran says. Younger, obese teens, especially girls, battle de-
pression more than their slimmer counterparts, and that trend
continues into adulthood. Obese adolescents have an 80 per-
cent chance of becoming obese
adults, Cochran notes. And
obese adults tend to have
obese children. So its im-
portant to intervene at this
time to help prevent obe-
sity in the next genera-
tion.
The first step in
preventing obesity is
identifying the prob-
lem, which is done by
calculating a childs
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Body Mass Index, or BMI. In adults, the BMI is a single
numbercalculated as a ratio of height and weightand has
been used for more than a decade to define overweight and
obesity. Until recently, however, BMI was not used for chil-
are for adults. Since kids are constantly growing, you must
compare their height-weight ratio to the norm for children
of the same age. In 2000 the CDC released a BMI for kids
that, Cochran notes, is not a specific number; its a per-
centile. Healthy weight falls between the 5th and 85th per-
centile for age and sex. Anything over the 95th percentile is
considered obese.
Pediatricians should calculate each childs BMI at least
once a year, Cochran says. But the sad fact is, he says, they
dont always. In fact, its probably happening only about
10 to 20 percent of the time. Although pediatricians are
typically excellent in preventive health measuressuch as
newborn screenings, immunizations and promotion of car
safety seatsmany have dropped the ball on prevention
of childhood obesity. Calculating BMI takes extra time,
which typically physicians are not reimbursed for, he
notes. And it can be a tense issue to bring up with parents,
one that can create negative feelings and a sense of hope-
lessness. People often arent really sure exactly what to
do about it.
Cochran advises parents to ask to have their childs BMI
measured at every doctor visit, even if the appointment is for
an ankle sprain or a cold. Its important to look for trends, like
moving from the 50th percentile to the 75th percentile, he
says. If you see this kind of significant increase, you can start
taking action to keep things from getting out of control.
Some states are taking the matter into their own hands. For
example, Pennsylvania recently passed a law requiring BMI
to be measured every year in public schools.
Prevention is the best cure, Cochran says, adding that small
steps can make a big difference in a childs weight. One of
the key things to watch out for is sugary beverages, he says,
since 20 percent of kids who are overweight get that way
because they drink too many calories. Consuming just 150
calories more a day than you burn adds up to a weight gain
of 15 pounds in a year, he notes. Since the average adolescent
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male drinks three cans of soda a day, he says, cutting back on
even one 150-calorie soda can make a significant difference
in a youngsters weight.
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Fat-proof the home
A growing number of experts are calling for
environmental solutions to Americas epi-
demic of overweight and obese kids. If we
want healthy weight kids, we need to create
a healthy food and physical activity environ-
ment, says Penny Gordon-Larsen, an assis-
tant professor of nutrition at the University
of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
Thats why the Gordon-Larsen home has
none of Americas typical obesity-promoting
features, such as soda, juice drinks, sugared
cereals, video games, computer toys or TVs at
the dinner table or in the kids bedrooms.
When her childrenBella, 5, and Fred, 3are
thirsty, they have two choices: water or skim milk, served in ing is limited to one hour of commercial-free DVDs on the
fun cups with curly straws. I dont give my kids juice ever at weekend, since numerous studies link excessive TV to obe-
home, says Gordon-Larsen, who notes that the recom- sity. The children play outdoors every dayTheres no bad
mended allowance of juice for kids ages 1 to 6 is just 4 to 6 weather, just bad clothes, Gordon-Larsen says. And the whole
ounces dailythe equivalent of half a juice box. Evidence is family enjoys active playtime togetherwalking, swimming or
building that our bodies arent set up to regulate the calories hikingalmost every day. Sounds a bit too easy, doesnt it?
from liquid, and the sugar from over consuming juice con- Gordon-Larsen admits that she cant monitor her kids choices
tributes to obesity, she says. all the time. Although controlling the home environment
Nutritionally, its always better to eat the whole fruit, can be fairly easy, she acknowledges that its harder once kids
she says, which is why she keeps fresh fruit readily available start going to school, day care and friends homes. You can
in colorful bowls and places sandwich baggies of cut-up veg- send your kids to school with a healthy lunch, but they may
gies at a kids eye-level in the refrigerator. If the children want want to share their friends chips and salsa, says Susan Okie,
a snack before dinner, she offers them broccoli florets or car- MD, author of Fed Up! Winning the War Against Childhood Obe-
rot sticks with tiny dipping cups of soy sauce. On the rare oc- sity (Joseph Henry Press, 2005). One of the most common
casions she brings cookies into her house, she picks just one problems Okie observed in talking with families struggling
kind so they wont be tempted by too many choices. Dessert with weight issues is not to make it into a control battle be-
is a single square of dark chocolate. The childrens TV watch- tween parent and child, she says.

tater tots! Sitting in front of a screen sipping sugary drinks and eating fatty
foods is a daily fact of life for most American kids. For example:

>> Children 6 and under spend an average of two hours among children 5 to 14. This may explain why 75
a day using screen media (TV, computers, video percent of trips a mile or less are made by car, and
games), and the average child watches three hours only about 14 percent of trips to school are made by
of TV a day. Higher levels of TV viewing are associ- walking, down from 50 percent in 1969.
ated with higher levels of obesity.
>> Kids are bombarded with food commercialsthe
>> Thirty-six percent of kids under 6 years old have a average child sees 10,000 per year, with 95 percent
TV in their bedroom, and 26 percent of children of them being for candy, fast food, soft drinks and
under 2 have a TV in their bedroom. sugared cereals.

>> Walking or biking can be deadly, since many towns >> Daily P.E. classes are only offered by 8 percent of
have no pedestrian or bike lanes. Pedestrian fatality elementary schools, 6.4 percent of middle schools
is the third leading cause of injury-related death and 5.8 percent of high schools.
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 simple steps to
Curbing childhood obesity
what you can do
To help your children cultivate a healthy body
and a good self-image, always teach by example
and avoid placing so much emphasis on their
weight that they begin to equate how much they
weigh with how much theyre loved. Experts
offer these additional tips:
>> Practice what you preach. Dont expect more
from your kids than youre willing to do your-
self. Make these changes for the whole famly.
>> Eat family meals, with no television.
>> Offer nutritious snacks, such as vegetables and
fruits, low-fat dairy foods and whole grains.
>> Teach children about proper portion size, and
encourage moderation rather than over con-
sumption: Dont insist on cleaning the plate residents to walk and bike to playgrounds, schools, recreation
and avoid using sweet treats for rewards.
>> Use low-fat dairy products. After age 2, kids
should drink low-fat milk.
>> Eliminate carbonated beverages and high fruc-
tose corn syrup. Use only 100% fruit juice and
limit that to 4 ounces daily for toddlers and 6
to 8 ounces for older children.
>> Prioritize and promote physical activity, and be
sure that your kids get at least 60 minutes of
moderate to vigorous activity every day.
>> Breastfeed infants exclusively for at least the
first four to six months of life. Research shows
that breastfeeding reduces the risk of obesity.
>> Limit recreational (non-school) screen time
(computers, TV, video games) to no more than
one hour a day.
>> Do not allow TV in a childs bedroom.
>> Advocate in the schools and community for
healthy food choices and adequate opportu-
nity for regular physical activity.
>> Have your doctor calculate your childs BMI at
least once a year. Learn more at www.cdc.gov/
nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/bmi-for-ages.htm
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As an example, Okie points to 10-year-old Meagan, a Los
Angeles girl who was beginning to be teased at school about
her weight. Part of her wanted to go with the healthy eating
plan and not be teased, she says. But part of her wanted to
eat ice cream and cookies and not have anyone tell her what
to do. While parents need to be concerned, Okie cautions
that negativity and nagging dont work. Okie advises parents
to get support from a health professional, such as a nutrition-
ist, nurse practitioner, physician or other provider skilled in
behavior change. Praising healthy behaviorsnot just reward-
ing weight lossis important in achieving lasting results. Its
not about dropping 10 pounds in a month, she says. The
goal is to create a life-long change of habits.
2
Fat-proof the community
The Gordon-Larsens are fortunate to live in a walkable com-
munity called Southern Village, which is designed to allow
facilities, restaurants and the grocery store. Model commu-
nities like this one are being created across the nation as more
and more research confirms that lifestyle diseases such as obe-
sity (and related conditions including diabetes, high blood
pressure and high cholesterol) require lifestyle solutions. This
involves changing our obesogenic environment to make it
easier for people to move more and eat betterat home, in
schools and in the community.
Past attempts to solve the obesity problem have failed, at
least in part, because weve mostly focused on the individual,
says Allen Dearry of the National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences, which sponsored a conference this spring on
Environmental Solutions to Obesity in Americas Youth. Its
very difficult for an individual to adopt healthy habits if his or
her surroundings make it hard to be active and eat well. For
individual behavior change to be successful, we have to create
an appropriate environment.
Researchers at Tufts University in Boston are doing just
that as part of a three-year project called Shape Up
Somerville: Eat Smart, Play Hard,. Through a variety of
strategies, such as making it safer to walk or bike to school
and offering healthier options for school lunches, were as-
sessing the impact of healthy environmental changes on the
weight of students in grades one through three, says the
studys principal investigator, Christina Economos, of the
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts.
This is an important age group to intervene in because if you
can get overweight kids to be active and eat right, you can
help them grow into their weight. While research results
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wont be available until later this year, preliminary data sug-
gest that the intervention has made significant improvements
in the childrens BMI, she says.
 Children respond more to the idea
of having fun than they do to
exercise. If the whole family gets
involved, thats even better.
Parents need to get involved in their schools and com-
munities to advocate for more opportunities for their kids to
be active and have healthier food choices, says Economos,
who advises getting rid of fund-raisers that involve candy and
selling wrapping paper or fruit instead. Our children are
being overwhelmed with treats today, she says. Theres no
reason why parents should show up with donuts and soda
Percentage of children in
the U.S. who are obese: 13
when its their turn to bring a snack. Instead, she recom-
mends providing parents with a list of acceptable options,
such as orange slices and water. Parents can also lobby for
quality daily physical education classes, she says, and after-
school programs that promote active playnot sitting around
in front of computer and TV screens.
One of the best things parents can do to promote healthy
weight for their children is to be a good role model, says
Economos, who has two young children. As a parent I try to
follow the guidelines for healthy eating and physical activity.
We hike, swim and bike together as a family and try to get
outdoors as much as possible. Sometimes we just put on
the music and dance. Finding time for fitness is a matter
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of priorities, she says. We dont watch TV. The average
American watches four hours of TV a day. So if you cut back
on this, its pretty simple to find time to be active.
3
Make it a family affair
Everyone in the familyincluding siblings and grandparents
should be encouraged to eat right and exercise to successfully
combat childhood obesity. According to William Strong,
MD, emeritus professor of pediatrics and cardiology at the
Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, If you tell a child
to be active and eat better and the family isnt doing it too,
its a set-up for failure. Instead of sitting on the bench at the
playground, get up and play with your kids. Roll a ball back
and forth, take walks and, if your child is old enough and
interested, take an active class together, such as martial arts
or yoga. To make time for physical activity, he says, parents
should reduce screen time (TV and video games) to less than
two hours per day.
Sadly, some children are active only about 10 minutes a
day, notes Strong, who, along with Robert Malina, is author of
a new recommendation published in the June issue of the Jour-
nal of Pediatrics, calling for school-aged children to participate
in 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical
activity daily. If you dont have 60 minutes all at
once, he notes, it can be broken up into shorter
bouts. The benefits of daily physical
activity go far beyond weight
control. Research links regular
exercise with a host of health
benefits including a stronger
heart, lungs, muscles and bones,
as well as better concentration,
memory, classroom behavior
and academic performance.
One of the most impor-
tant ways to make sure kids will
be active is to make movement
fun. Activity has to be enjoy-
able, so people will continue to
do it, he says. Find some-
thing active your children like to do
and encourage them to do it. If they
have a good time, theyll want to do it
again and again. And thats how you
create good health habits that last a lifetime.
Carol Krucoff, RYT, is a journalist and yoga instructor in Chapel Hill, NC.
She is coauthor, with her husband Mitchell Krucoff, MD, of Healing Moves:
How to Cure, Relieve and Prevent Common Ailments with Exercise
(Crown Publishing Group, April, 2000).
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 Good health
could be
all in your
imagination
The medical

community

discovers how

guided imagery

can help its

patients and lower

its costs.

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W
hen breast cancer patient Gail Van Dyke heard the news that
she needed chemotherapy, she was devastated. While lying in
her hospital bed at Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, Calif.,
a chaplain came to visit and told Van Dyke how a technique called guided
imagery could help her deal with any fears surrounding the treatment. Soon
she began one-on-one guided sessions with the chaplainalso a trained im-
agery therapistwhere she visualized her chemotherapy going directly to
targeted areas while creating a shield of protection around healthy cells to
By Nora Isaacs
minimize unnecessary damage. She also learned ways to imagine the
illustrations by
chemotherapy as an important ally rather than a toxic poison. Chris von Lersner

Imagery allowed me to face fears and deal with them,
rather than suppressing them, says Van Dyke, a 63-year-
old sculptor from San Anselmo, Calif. I developed positive
images surrounding treatment and outcomes, which allowed
me to go into the treatment with a positive attitude.
Like Van Dyke, many patients are finding guided
imagerya process of tapping into the imagination for self-
healinga valuable resource. With medical institutions
clamoring for ways to cut costs and patients more educated
about the risks of pharmaceuticals, as well as a public em-
bracing the mind-body connection and a swelling body of
research proving the effectiveness of guided imagery, the ther-
apeutic technique has found fertile soil in which to grow.
We know things now that we didnt know 20 years ago,
says Martin Rossman, MD, founder of The Healing Mind in
Mill Valley, Calif., and cofounder of the Academy for Guided
Imagery in Malibu, Calif. We now know ways to use the
worlds biggest and best pharmacy on earthyour brainto
support your healing.
A seismic shift
At the forefront of this shift in thinking are certain techno-
logical advances that have been crucial in imagerys advance-
ment . What we now know from functional M RI
testingwhere scientists can actually watch whats happening
in the brainis that imagery activates the parts of your brain
that process the type of information you are imagining,
Rossman says. For instance, when you are told to hear birds
chirping, the auditory part of your brain gets active; when you
are told to feel the warmth of the sun, the sensory part of your
brain gets active. Then all of these different areas in the
cortex of your brain send messages to the more primitive parts
of your brain, he adds. Since the image looks, sounds and
feels like a safe place, your body interrupts the stress response
and goes into relaxation. Once in this relaxed state, you can
then use directed and purposeful daydreamingtapping into
the imagination through guided imagery. This form of pur-
poseful daydreaming is more than just a relaxed state, however;
it has been proven to shift mood, improve circulation, enhance
immune responsiveness, lower heart rate and decrease blood
pressure, among other things. For most Western people,
guided imagery is the fastest, most effective and most direct
way to use the mind-body connection, Rossman says.
Jeremiah Pattillo, a 55-year old psychologist living in Boli-
nas, Calif., suffers from an autoimmune disease called nephritic
syndrome, which causes the kidneys to stop functioning. After
starting chemotherapy, he sought out Rossman. I was getting
good medical care but felt the mind-body integration was an
aspect of treatment that was missing, Pattillo says. After an
extensive medical review, the doctor facilitated a guided-
imagery session that started with a basic relaxation technique
and included focused breathing.
Rossman then led Pattillo through an exercise during
which he recalled a special, safe place. While in this place, he
directed Pattillo to look inside his kidneys and ask them what
they needed. My sense of what my kidneys needed in that
moment was light and space, Pattillo says. So Rossman
suggested he imagine warm, white light on that area. The
source of the light was coming from me, and I could somehow
direct it, Pattillo adds. I dont know how it happened, I dont
really care, but Ive been feeling significantly better since that
day. I dont know if it was the imagery, but it feels like it was
a big part of it. Ive been amazed.

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 Good health could be all in your imagination

Beyond the hard facts, experts say imagery plays a crucial

role in a medical setting by empowering patients to take
Imagery Tips charge of their health. Instead of being prodded by doctors
and told what to do, patients can feel a sense of satisfaction by
>> Dont tell yourself you dont have enough time; participating in their own healing. The work with the im-
a few minutes is better than none. agery gave me a sense of agency, Pattillo says. I can do it at
home, and Im really doing something that directly impacts
>> Even if your mind drifts or you fall asleep, imagery
my disease. Its not something Im getting from a doctor. Its
is still effective.
in me, for me and gives me some sense that Im a participant
>> Anyone can use imagery, regardless of age. in this. So its empowering and encouraging in that way.
>> You can invent your own imagery.
>> The more you use imagery, the more effective it Models of care
becomes. Visionaries like Kaisers Brad Larsen often start imagery
>> Music increases the effects of imagery. programs in hospitals that have an interest in complementary
medicine. After reading some of the scientific research, Larsen
>> You dont have to believe in imagery to have it
applied for a grant and used the money to buy CDs to hand
work; willingness to try is all it takes.
out to surgery patients. Through word of mouth, patient sur-
veys and implementation studies, the results astounded him:
Almost everyone said they would use it again or recommend
it to a friend, he says. Recently, Larsen has championed the
Scientific backup Preparing for Successful Surgery Program in which every
A turning point for the medical communitys interest in patient is given a guided-imagery CD during a pre-operative
imagery occurred in the late 90s, with research that revolved visit. In fact, his group just secured funding for the program
around surgery: Time after time, studies showed that pre- and to expand throughout all Kaiser hospitals in northern Cali-
post-surgery patients who used imagery had a shorter than fornia. At his hospital, imagery use extends beyond surgery:
average length of stay and decrease in pain and anxiety, and
they used fewer pain drugs. A few years later, a much-
referenced Blue Shield of California study done with We now know how to use the
hysterectomy patients again showed shorter stays, less pain and
a dramatic decrease in anxiety, but also another important find- worlds biggest pharmacy on
ingthose who used imagery reduced the insurance companys
bill by 14 percent. earthyour brain to support
This was stunning; it totally turned me around, says
Brad Larsen, a nurse anesthesiologist at Kaiser Permanente,
Santa Rosa, Calif., who helped implement a groundbreaking
your healing.
guided-imagery program there. This isnt just a minimal in-
terventionits major and has a dramatic effect.
Cumulatively, these studies created a greater awareness,
which led to the hundreds of studies being conducted today in
areas that go far beyond pre-surgery patients. The most com-
prehensive studies concern anxiety, pain management and on-
cology, but research has been conducted on allergies, carpal
tunnel syndrome, geriatric insomnia, herpes, hypertension,
menopause and others. Guided imagery research is mak-
ing an entrance into conventional medical consciousness,
Rossman says. People are starting to think, Oh, this is a
real thing, even though the imagination is invisible and seems
ethereal. After all, the imagination is probably the most pow-
erful human functionskyscrapers, CAT scans, every single
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Patients who come into the hospital can simply check out a I was worried it would be perceived as too new agey for
portable CD player and a guided-imagery CD for whatever a traditional insurance company, says Dana Davies, a con-
condition they have, use it during their stay and return it be- sultant for new-product development at Blue Shield. But we
fore they go home. were surprised at the strong body of literature indicating the
Over at the California Pacific Medical Centers Health efficacy of guided imagery for surgery. After she gave a big
and Healing Center in San Francisco, Leslie Davenport, the
former chaplain who is now the clinical education manager,
conducts one-on-one imagery sessions with people like Gail
Van Dyke. A few years back, after a directive from hospital
administrators to humanize medicine, Davenport secured
funding for guided imagery to control pain, deal with anxiety,
manage nausea and strengthen the immune system. As the
demand grew, she eventually developed an internship pro-
gram for students. Today, the Health and Healing Center has
a yearlong training program and a team of eight students who
specialize in imagery.
And as others begin to hear of guided imagerys successes,
more and more people call existing programs for advice;
Davenport gets so many inquiries that the center has set up a
consultation service to help other institutions get programs
started on their own turf.

Going mainstream
Until recently, nurses, social workers and pastors have been
the champions of imagerys cause. We are still in a stage
where most doctors arent aware of the research, Rossman
says, partly because there hasnt been a product to sell. If
a drug company had a pill for what guided imagery did in
surgery, they wouldve put $40 million into an advertising
campaign.
Although it hasnt reached critical mass, some doctors Imagery at Home
like the well-known cardio thoracic surgeon Mehmet Oz, at
Guided imagery can make you feel more relaxed and
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York who
help you access parts of the brain that the thinking
gives imagery to his patientshave created large pockets of
mind cannot. Try this simple exercise at home once a
interest. We had to tread carefully in the early days, but its
day, for three to four weeks.
much more open [now], and there is a lot more support,
Close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths into
Davenport says. Patients have been educating their physi-
your belly. Breathe out any tension in your body or
cians about its successes.
mind. Imagine that you are surrounded by a magnetic
Indeed, word of mouth has created a kind of tipping point
field pulling to it all the good wishes and caring that
for doctors with regard to imagery. The fact that hospitals and
anyone has felt for youevery thank you, gesture of
medical centers are using guided imagery is also a big step. But
gratitude, all of the good things that have come your
the interest from health insurance companies like Blue
way. Then visualize people you love coming to sur-
Shieldas well as the big pharmaceutical companiesis sim-
round and protect youfamily members, guardian
ply groundbreaking. With studies showing that imagery saves
angels, pets and ancestors. As you breathe, feel
money, has no clinical risk and can be administered without
yourself surrounded by this invisible circle, protecting
a practitioner, companies like Blue Shield of California have
you and filling you with feelings of love and safety.
fully embraced the idea. In June 2000, Blue Shield launched
After a few moments, bring your awareness back
a Pre-Surgery Guided Imagery Program for members pre-
to your breath and slowly open your eyes.
approved for major surgerythe first health plan to develop
a comprehensive program like it.

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 Good health could be all in your imagination
Imagery
Programs
Whether they offer one-on-one sessions, audio CDs
or professional development, imagery programs are
thriving across the country. Some programs that
can offer you help include:
>> The Block Center for Integrative Cancer Care,
Evanston, Ill.; www.blockmd.com/icc; 847-492-
3040.
>> Health Journeys, Akron, Oh.; www.healthjour-
neys.com; 800-800-8661.
>> The Healing Mind by Marty Rossman, MD, Dipl.
Ac., Mill Valley, Calif.; www.guidedimageryheal-
ing.com; 415-389-8941.
>> Imagery International, Eugene, Ore.; www.im-
ageryinternational.org.
>> Mind-Body-Spirit Program for holistic diabetes
management at Beth Israel Medical Centers
Continuum Center for Health & Healing, New
York, N.Y.; www.healthandhealingny.org; 646-
935-2220.
>> The Sheppard Pratt Trauma Disorders Program,
Baltimore, Md.; www.sheppardpratt.org; 410-
938-5000.
>> The University of Arizonas Program in Integra-
tive Medicine, Tucson, Az.; www.integrativemedi-
cine.arizona.edu; 520-626-6417.
And if you are interested in learning how to become
a guided imagery professional, check out these:
>> Find out how nurses and other healthcare pro-
fessionals can get imagery training:
Beyond Ordinary Nursing, Foster City, Calif.;
www.integrativeimagery.com; 650-570-6157.
>> Find out how to get accredited to teach Interac-
tive Guided Imagery: Academy for Guided
Imagery, Malibu, Calif.; www.academyforguided-
imagery.com;
800-726-2070.
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presentation to hospital administration, there was really no re-
sistance, so we decided to launch the program, she says.
Today the program includes guided imagery for any sur-
gery patient who wants it; they can download CDs from the
Blue Shield website. This type of intervention is ideal for an
Imagery plays a crucial role in a
medical setting by empowering
patients to take charge of their
own health.
insurance company, Davies says. The benefit is that the peo-
ple most appropriate for guided imagery are targeted and told
the CDs are available. Following suit, several other carriers,
like Aetna, U.S. Healthcare and the U.S. Veterans Adminis-
tration, are now adding guided imagery to their programs.
Pharmaceutical companies such as Amgen, GlaxoSmithKline,
Ortho Biotech and Roche are also offering imagery CDs for
a variety of conditions.
Future thinking
The consensus is clear: Guided imagery is here to stay. Its
not a little niche thing now; its what everyone is exploring
and thinking about, Larsen says. How can you ignore the
mind-body connection and the powerful effect that imagery
has on the body? This is going to become more and more
mainstream.
So far, its been a win-win situation for everybody. Patients
are happy. Hospitals improve patient care. Insurance compa-
nies save money. For Gail Van Dyke, her cancer is now behind
her. Although its impossible to say guided imagery cured her
cancer, it has helped her emotionally and psychologically. I
know that no matter what comes up, Im OK and I can deal
with it, says Van Dyke, who also used imagery to prepare for
knee replacement surgery. It gives you a strength you didnt
know you had. Not only do you get more relaxed and cen-
tered, your own inner wisdom comes to the surface.
Imagery advocates feel optimistic that the word will
continue to spread: In 10 years, I hope everybody takes
guided imagery for granted, Rossman says. I hope that
doctors dont just reach for the prescription pad. Or if
they do, they write this: Practice guided imagery three
times a day and come back. I think there is a good poten-
tial for that happening.
Nora Isaacs is a freelance writer living in San Francisco.
 more energy
less stress
greater focus
improved well-being

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The vast and intricate landscape of healing includes valuable
lessons from many cultural traditions.

ANCIENT WISDOM,
modern world
ew places on Earth remain untouched by modern society,
F and its difficult to find a corner that cant be accessed by
some mode of transportation. While the advance of Western
medicine across the globe increasingly affects once-hidden
communities on remote islands and in deep jungles, places still
exist where elders and native healers from myriad cultures work
to preserve ancient spiritual and healing traditions. Though often widely separated
geographically, they nevertheless share common practices, including a reverence
for the life forces present in nature and the healing power of botanicals and
positive intention. And many of their lessons are as relevant today as they were
generations ago.
What follows is a glimpse into three ancient healing traditionsspanning from
a remote area in Maui to the sparse, yet beautiful desert landscape of Arizona along

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with a European Tuscan doctor who embodies the spirit of complementary med-
icineas explained by the healers who use and teach them.

By Debra Bokur
 Kahu Kapiiohookalani
Lyons Naone
A respected healer and spiritual teacher, Hawaiian
native Kapiiohookalani Lyons Naone carries the title of
Kahu, which translates to keeper of wisdom. This
practice is part of the Kapu healing system in which
he was trained, where knowledge
is handed down from elders to follow-
ing generations. Passed to him by
his late grandmother, also a highly
revered healer, this wisdom includes a
broad knowledge of the plants
that comprise the Hawaiian pharma-
copoeia, sacred chants, creation
myths and spiritual traditions.
Naone lives in a remote region of
Maui beyond the village of Hana,
where he is instructing his young
granddaughter in this knowledge in the
hope that she will one day carry it on
to her own grandchildren, thus ensur-
ing that the flow of Kapu wisdom will
continue for generations to come.
Part of Naones work involves ed-
ucating the growing number of native
Hawaiians seeking to reconnect with
their own culture, which includes the
use of botanicals and ceremony for
health and healing. For many years, the
practice of native spiritual ceremonies
in Hawaii and even the use of the
Hawaiian language was outlawed by
the U.S. government. The ban resulted in generations of
Hawaiians who were unaware of these traditions. Christian
Debra Bokur
missionaries, too, played a powerful role in the loss of in-
digenous wisdom, replacing traditional Hawaiian beliefs and
practices with their own world views and decreeing such
practices as healing ceremonies and even the hulaoriginally
a spiritual dance, not entertainment for tourists at hotel luaus
as being dangerous pagan rituals.
Adding to this cultural gap are the temptations of mod-
ern living, where, Naone says, its easier to choose a bottle of
pills off a store shelf than it is to arrange a healing ceremony.
While he manages to exist in both worlds without conflict,
Naone acknowledges that it isnt always easy, nor is it an at-
tractive alternative to young people who are used to instant
gratification.
Naone says Hawaiian culture teaches that the healing
process always begins with seeking to balance the spirit, and
that all aboriginal cultures recognize spirit as being the most
essential part of the healing formula. This state of balance is
known as Pono, or righteousnessin other words, a soul free
of discord, anger, envy or other destructive emotions. As a
prelude to other healing measures, which may include the use
of herbs or steam baths, a spiritual ceremony known as Hoo-
ponopono is often held. Hooponopono, which means to
make right, utilizes prayer and chanting, during which an-
cestors and guardian spirits are called upon to guide the
healing process and help
clear negativity. It is
strongly believed that clear-
ing the patients environ-
ment of negativity is crucial
to successful healing.
When an herb is used as
part of a healing ceremony,
many factors contribute to
the efficacy of its healing
properties. The way in
which it is harvested, the
location where it grew, the
time of year, whether its harvested at dawn or dusk, the
protocol surrounding the way its dispensed and the intention
of both the attending healer and the patient all become
important factors.
Additionally, Naone cautions that a plants powers should
not be judged by its appearance. The healing plants most
often are not the beautiful, fragrant plants you see in hotel
flower arrangements, he laughs. Most often the plants we call
Most often the plants we call
weeds are the ones most capable
of healing you. If they are ugly,
smell bad and taste horrible, they
are probably the perfect medicine.
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weeds are the ones capable of healing you on the inside, he
says. Often, if they are ugly, smell bad and taste horrible, they
are probably the perfect medicine.
Most Kapu healers, Naone explains, depend on a few
plants that are personal favorites to treat most common com-
plaints. These plants become the healers puna hili, the ones
he knows he can call on, he says. The noni plant is my puna
hili. One of the most important things I use it for is internal
cleansing of the digestive system. The noni plants fruit is green
and lumpy on the outside; it has a truly hideous odor and
tastes dreadful but is a very potent medicine when prepared
properly and taken with the correct protocol.
Naone says Kapu teaches that its essential to acknowledge
all forms of life with dignity and reverence. One of the things
the Kapu system does is help us to recognize and respect the
balance of nature and life, he says. It teaches us to understand
our own human place in the greater world. We must learn to
walk lightly, to understand who and what we are. And, more
importantly, what we are not.
If youre out hiking and grow tired,
align your spine against the trunk of
a pine tree, and 10 minutes later
you will be reenergized.
relief is, at best, a temporary solution. Unless patients change
their ways, he warns, they will continue to suffer from the
same ailments. Its necessary to go to the source and determine
exactly what is causing the imbalance.
For true healing to occur in the world, Martel believes
we must first let go of our egos and arrogance and recognize
that we are surrounded by a world filled with living, intel-
ligent entities that, like us, are sentient beings. Among them
is the rich world of botanical life from which we draw so
many of our remedies. We are indeed all one; or, as the
Lakota say, we are all relatives, Martel says. So often we
underestimate the power of the Earth and its tremendous

Serge Runningwolf healing energy. If youre out hiking and grow tired, align your
spine against the trunk of a pine tree, and 10 minutes later

Martel you will be reenergized. If you feel pain, lean against the trunk
of a willow tree. Its no coincidence that aspirin is derived
Like Naone, Serge Runningwolf Martel works from willow bark.
to preserve the traditions of his ancestors in an increasingly fast- Its also important, Martel says, to recognize the innate
paced and frantic world and within an indigenous group that has wisdom of our own body and the healing power of
suffered many of the same persecutions as the Hawaiians. An a positive attitude. The shaman or medicine man or doctor
ordained minister, elder and initiated shaman of Mohawk is not the healer, he says. The mind of the patient is the
tribal lineage, Martel has been a practicing healer for more healer. It is essential to let go of fear, of anger, of all the
than a quarter of a century and holds a degree in psychology harmful emotions that stress the systemthis can be
from San Francisco State University. Though he lives
and works outside Phoenix, Ariz., a major metropol-
itan and decidedly modern city, he is able to maintain
a perspective derived from the wisdom of his elders.
Healing, Martel says, means to be in a state of
total balance and harmony. When we suffer ailments,
it is because we are out of balance. Everything in
nature is reciprocal. The key to maintaining health
and balance is to connect with the Earth; to be with
it, to be with the energy of the sunshine and the plants.
Suzanne Starr for the Arizona Republic newspaper

Combined with our own energy, these sources

produce a powerful momentum and harmony.
Echoing Naone, Martel believes while Western
medical practices often concentrate on the relief
of symptoms, the indigenous healing response is to
determine the root origin of the imbalancewhether
its suppressed anger, unresolved grief, poor nutri-
tion or some other, less obvious source. Though
symptoms of illness can be relieved through the use
of pharmaceuticals, Martel points out that this

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 The Power of Intention Blessing
e can each help to create
W our own personal reality of
wellness by positively affecting
[what] we ingest. We do this by put-
ting love and healing into those
things, says Native American healer
and elder Serge Runningwolf Mar-
tel. This is the power of intention.
Perhaps the simplest and most
familiar form of this concept is in
asking our food to be blessed be-
fore a meal. But Martel says this
principle applies equally when tak-
ing an herbal remedy, supplements
or anything that we hope will have
a positive influence on our health.
If I go to buy a bottle of flower
essences, I ask a blessing before
taking it, he says. Herbal prod-
ucts, essenceseven the most
natural medicinesare produced
somewhere. Its someones job to
measure and weigh and bottle and
seal the ingredients. There may be
no love thats part of this process,
a factor that can negate the
very viability of the medicine.
It becomes a product of manufac-
turing, rather than a tool for healing.
Thats why its so important to add
the element of love and intention
yourself. Its the same way with
food. Perhaps the most basic ele-
ment of health is what we put into
our bodies to nourish them. Take a
moment to give gratitude to the
food. Connect with it, establish
a harmony between the food
and yourself. Bless it with love,
Martel says.
Before you drink an herbal
tincture, sip a cup of tea or enjoy
a meal, Martel suggests you take
a moment to contemplate the
source of the ingredients. Remem-
ber that the herbs and plants were
living, breathing, intelligent beings.
Give thanks for their sacrifice,
which will serve to nourish your
body and mind. You dont need to
say anything aloud, and your ef-
forts dont have to be elaborate or
poetic. The important point is the
simple intention with which you
give your thanks, your sincerity and
the love you project toward the tea
or herb or food. Instead of the old
term saying grace, perhaps think
of this action as entering a place
of grace.

accomplished by always appreciating what we do have and
actively being in a state of gratitude for these things,
regardless of how simple they are. Do you have food to eat,
a bed to rest in, a roof over your head, perhaps a few coins
in the change jar at home? Be thankful for these things;
remember, always, to walk in gratitude. This brings
more blessings and keeps you in a state of harmony, a state
of grace.
Today Platzer practices his brand of complementary tra-
ditional medicine at Adler Thermae, a resort and health spa
located in Tuscany, Italy, where the majority of guests are
from Italy and other European countries. There he
treats them with a wide range of alternative therapies,
including herbal
medicine, homeopa-
thy, Bach flower
essence therapy and

Physician Thomas other energy-based

treatments.
Platzer Like Naone and
Martel and other ho-
Not all proponents of ancient healing traditions listic practitioners,
come from an indigenous background. Thomas Platzer hails Platzer sees balance as
from a long line of European medical doctors, biologists and the key to healthno
photo courtesy Adler Thermae

biochemists. While studying medicine at the Technical separation between

University of Munich, one of Europes top-ranking
universities, Platzer held a job with an airline that enabled
him to travel extensively. His travels nourished his interest in
alternative medicine and allowed him to explore the healing
traditions of many other cultures.
body, mind and soul.
This view of medi-
cine, he says, requires that we strive to live in balance.
Balanced, he says, means all the important components
recognized by nutritional science, as well as exercise,

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with overall health and well-being. Negative dispositions such
as anxiety, impatience, exasperation and hopelessness are
often precursors to sicknesses that again feed back to those
dispositions. At their best, Platzer says, classical drugs can cure
symptoms, but the negative state of mind remains the same.
important components recog-
nized by nutritional science,
as well as exercise, lifestyle,
attitude and disposition.
This is where more holistic therapies set forth to interrupt this
vicious circle by seeking to rebalance the body, mind and soul.
In Latin, the language of the ancient Romans,
the word anima translates into both soul and life,
as if the old Romans had a greater understanding of
the indisputable fact that body, mind and soul belong
together inseparably, and if one single part of it limps,
the whole system limps, he says. If our soul, our anima,
is out of balance, it is also our life being out of balance.
Debra Bokur is a freelance writer based in Colorado. She is currently
finishing a documentary film featuring Kahu Lyons Naone and
Hawaiian healing traditions.

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Determined to heal myself, I engaged
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treatment protocol of acupuncture, herbs
and supplements. As I changed what I
put in my mouth, I worked to continue
transforming my thoughts. In my fear,
through my tears and in the calm of sur-
render, I listened intently to spirit. My
intuition guided me from the Washing-
ton, D.C., suburb where I was living to
the rolling hills of California. Just north
of San Francisco, I found Miki Shima,
OMD, at the Institute of Traditional
Acupuncture and Herbology, who
treated me with acupuncture and herbs.
He suggested I consult with Lynette
McLamb, MD, an internist with ex-
pertise in homotoxicology.
Although I knew of homeopathys
theory of like cures like using small
doses of highly diluted remedies from
plants, minerals, and animals, I knew
nothing about homotoxicology.
Founded more than 50 years ago by
Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg, a German
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a variety of underlying causes for people
with conditions ranging from allergies
to cancer.
About 17,000 licensed practitioners
in the United States use some form of

Using herbs from Traditional Chinese Medicine and
acupuncture helps balance chi, the bodys vital force.
homotoxicology with their patients.
McLamb trained with Alta Smit, MD,
a medical doctor and homeopath in
Germany, and Jari Nakouzi, MD, an
oncologist in Bridgeport, Conn., along
with other professionals in the field. Ac-
cording to Dr. Nakouzi, homotoxicol-
ogy is used uniquely for cancer as a
biological chemotherapy without the
side effects of conventional chemother-
apy. Homotoxicology works by stim-
ulating the immune system to kill
cancer cells and control the cancer
growth. The disadvantage compared to
conventional chemotherapy is that
homotoxicology can work slowly.
My goal is to give patients the best
chance without causing damage. How-
ever, if homotoxicology cannot control
the fast growing cells, then con-
ventional chemotherapy is necessary,
Nakouzi says.
From my two-hour initial evaluation,
McLamb recommended specific com-
bination remediesin drops, tablets and
vialsthat I incorporated into my daily
regimen of herbs and supplements. Since
beginning my protocol, my days start
and end with dissolving homeopathic
tablets underneath my tongue. I drink
several glasses of water each day
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sprinkled with an evolving array of
homeopathic liquid drops. I also use
liquid homeopathic vials that I place in
my mouth, inhale
through a nebulizer
or have injected into
acupuncture points.
Remedies target tox-
icity and stimulate
my bodys capacity to
heal itself. Your
body possesses an in-
nate self-healing
mechanism that can
prevent and treat ill-
ness. This same
mechanism initiates a
series of reactions that
creates disease to ei-
ther eliminate the
toxin or control its bi-
ological effects. Disease is either the
physical bodys way of waging a defense
in order to purge toxins, or the organ-
isms attempt to compensate if elimina-
tion is not possible, McLamb explains.
Along with the homeopathic remedies,
her words became my medicine.
According to McLamb, since tumors
represent the highest level of toxicity in
the body, according to homotoxicologys
six-phase disease chart, toxins likely
challenged my liver, kidneys, skin, mu-
cous membranes and other organs for
years. Reviewing my life, I recalled the
lake I swam in as a child that was treated
with pesticides, a car with a broken ex-
haust system, a gas leak in an apartment,
long-term antibiotics usage, health ail-
ments from my travels outside the
United States, poor diet, stuck emotions
and childhood frustrations. I wonder if
this heavy burden of toxicity, combined
with my underlying constitution, could
be responsible for my disease.
The individual phases of disease
progress as the effects of toxins pene-
trate more deeply over time, says
McLamb. Our goal with homotoxi-
cology is to reverse this process and re-
store health. The dynamic process of
healing occurs from within to without,
from above to below, from most vital
to least vital organ, and in reverse
order of appearance of symptoms. She
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emphasized that homotoxicology

works better when paired with other
therapies such as nutrition, acupunc-
ture, herbs, chiropractic, massage, emo-
tional and spiritual work, and even
conventional medical treatments when
appropriate. For people with significant
toxicity and deficiency on the cellular
level, nutritional support may be re-
quired before the homotoxicology pro-
tocol begins. It is not just about the
homeopathic remedies. You need to

As my cells
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emotions in my
body also release.

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engage your healing process from many
directions, she said.
Dr. McLamb emphasized that we
needed to regulate the biological
rhythms within my system to increase
internal strength before cleansing toxi-
city through drainage. She did not want
the contained toxicity releasing too
quickly and flooding my system.
After a few months of the regulat-
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phase in the spring of 2005. Like a river
being cleared of old debris, my body
continues to move the toxins out. As a
result, I have developed skin outbreaks
in recent months, including rashes on
my face and arms. I envision my body
letting go of what no longer serves me.
The drainage phase includes homeo-
pathic injections. Because these injec-
tions are targeted into acupuncture
points and specific meridians that flow
throughout the body, the remedies
travel across energy pathways and ac-
cess deeper parts of my being. After in-
jections, I sometimes think more clearly
and have more energy. I also smell
chemical odors releasing from my skin
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MRI scans every few months indicate

that the tumor has stabilized.

homotoxicology protocol. McLamb an-

ticipates that my biological terrain and
environmental milieu will be restored
in one to two years on these therapies.
Ill then go on a homeopathic mainte-
nance program twice each year to help
preserve internal strength and address
any accumulation of toxicity.
In the next few weeks, McLamb and
I will add another level of therapy: in-
jections of Viscum Compositum, a com-
bination remedy that contains Viscum
album, or mistletoe, as its main ingredi-
ent. Each injection will combine a small
amount of my blood with Viscum
Compositum through a dilution
process. Since the blood carries ener-
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exposures, the injections help the body
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Homotoxicology uses combinations of

remedies to treat chronic illnesses.

the principle of like cures like, to

target the viscum therapy appropriately.
For advanced cancer patients,
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Therefore, all cancer patients are not
treated with the same protocol. Rather
than treating the label, I treat the patient
with customized therapy, he explains.
Homotoxicology alone cannot
successfully treat tumors, according to
Nakouzi. McLamb has told me that ho-
motoxicology doesnt treat tumors, but
the whole being and its underlying tox-
icity. Both physicians agree that cancer
requires a multidisciplinary approach
combining a variety of therapies.
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outcome is unknown. I see a neuro-
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nia at San Francisco for MRI scans
every few months. The scans appear
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years, and perhaps lifetimes. I am com-
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spirit. I will engage this process until
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and enduring wellness, even with
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Choosing between flu
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With flu season upon us, its time again

to face that annual dilemmaflu shot or
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cles embrace it as a simple, slam-dunk
solution: Get the shot and you can walk
into a room full of flu germs with near
impunity. But if this is the case, why do
so many alternative medical practition-
ers distrust it? And if such mistrust is
justified, should you get one, or could it
wind up doing more harm than good?
Pierre Brunschwig, MD, a holistic
doctor at Helios Integrated Medicine
in Boulder, Colo., and a charter fellow
of the American Board of Holistic
Medicine, is wary. He says that each
winters flu formula is reformulated
based on strains of flu that arrive in the
Southern Hemisphere during its winter,
which is our summer. Brunschwig says
theres no guarantee that the Southern
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But making the decision to get a flu membranes against
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MD, a holistic doctor at Helios Integrated Medicine in
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fluenza. Like the vaccine, it's based on each year's flu
strains, which is a very clever aspect of this remedy. He
recommends starting Dolivaxil in October, as you need to
take it for several weeks before flu season starts. The
remedy is taken once a week for four weeks; then you
wait for three weeks and take the fifth capsule.
Brunschwig also recommends Oscillococcinum by
the manufacturer Boiron, a homeopathic remedy useful
for those already caught by the flu bug. Numerous stud-
ies show Oscillococcinum can reduce the severity and
duration of the flu, Brunschwig says.
The editors at Alternative Medicine magazine also have
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A Broken Dancer
How a broken foot
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BY MEGAN KEOUGH

Who would have thought that break-

ing a small bone in my foot would
nearly derail my ballet career at the ten-
der age of 20? I certainly didnt, nor did
I figure it would take a village (as the
old saying goes) to put me back to-
gether again. A fracture of the fifth
metatarsal, probably the most common
injury in the world of dance (its even
called the dancers fracture), seemed
simple enough to fix. My doctor
slapped a fracture boot on my foot and
told me to stay off it completely for
eight weeks. With a few more weeks
of rehab, he promised, Id be good as
new. Unfortunately, my case didnt
work that way. Instead, my road to re-
covery took a grueling 10 months and
included many more body parts than
just the bone leading to my little toe.
I had been dancing with the Tulsa A metatarsal break
that should have taken
Ballet Theatre for two years when I fell.
eight weeks to heal
At the time, we were rehearsing a triple instead began a
bill, a show that consists of three short 10-month journey
ballets, and I was cast as a soloist in one of healing.
of them. It was my first opportunity to
be highlighted and I was both thrilled
and terrified. About a week into re- purple. I knew that I wasnt getting metatarsal. After eight long weeks in
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hearsals it happened. I came down from
a lift wrong and my foot buckled. There
was a horrible snap, and I ended up on
the floor. Instantly my foot ballooned
and turned violent shades of blue and
back up.
The first doctor diagnosed an ankle
sprain. I had to convince him that it was
actually my foot that hurt. A second X-
ray showed the fracturein my
the boot, I received a clean bill of health
and permission to begin rehab. But
every time Id try to dance, I felt sear-
ing pain. I kept telling the physicians
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with the metatarsal, but with the inside
of my foot. It took three weeks before
the doctor took me seriously enough
to take an X-ray. The X-ray showed an
extra bone on the inside of my foot,
called an accessory navicular, and im-
Back in class after her 10-month ordeal,
Megan soars in a grand jet.
mediately the orthopedic surgeon
wanted to remove it. I couldnt imagine
spending another six months recover-
ing from the surgery, so I got a second
opinion. The second doctor took an
MRI: same diagnosis, same treatment.
Finally, for a third opinion, I found a
surgeon willing to look at alternative
options; unfortunately I had to fly all
the way to San Francisco to find him.
Elizabeth Larkam, a Pilates teacher who
had helped me in the past, put me in
touch with James Garrick, M D,
founder and director of the St. Francis
Sports Medicine Clinic and an ortho-
pedic surgeon himself. He and Larkam
became the first two indispensable
members of my wellness team.
My burning question to Garrick: If
an operation couldnt help me, what
could? I still couldnt dance and I was
still in pain. I needed to do something.
I met with Garrick at the end of De-
cember 2003, almost three months
after my injury. He had worked closely
with the San Francisco Ballet for a
number of years and his experience
treating dancers immediately put me at
ease. Dancers expect more from their
bodies than the average person; he
knew I needed to be able to come back
from this injury even stronger than
I was before. For that reason, Garrick
refused to do surgery. However, he told
me that my recovery could be as long
as nine months and that there was a
distinct possibility that I would end up
with chronic tendonitis.
After studying the MRI, Garrick
helped me devise a treatment plan. He
felt my pain was caused by weakness in
the tendons and connective tissue
around my arch. Without those ten-
dons supporting my arch, there was ex-
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key to healing without surgery, he said,
was to strengthen all of the soft tissue.
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 If dancing was my life and I could no longer
dance, what did I have left?
Larkam five days a week for two
months. This wasnt just ordinary Pi-
lates, however. I was to mimic what I
would normally be doing in ballet class
but do it lying on my back on the
Pilates Reformer, adding resistance
slowly as my strength increased. His
only caveat: If it hurt, back off. Of
course, my goal was to eventually do
my exercises upright at the barre.
He then referred me to a podiatrist
who fit me for orthodics and gave me
a Theraband regimen for my ankle.
I finally felt like I was on the true road
to recovery. I still needed a few more
months before I could return to ballet
class, let alone the stage, but at least
I was moving in the right direction.
I returned to Tulsa excited, but by
the end of March I started to lose steam.
I was barely able to make it through a
full hour-and-a-half class and I began
to worry that I would never get my
strength back. This nagging sense of
doubt increased tenfold when I tried
some exercises in the center, without
the barre. Not only was I weak, my bal-
ance was shot, especially on my left
side. Suddenly I found myself thinking
that my career was over before it had
ever really begun. If dancing was my
life and I could no longer dance, what
did I have left? Who was I if I wasnt a
dancer? I didnt have any answers and
came close to giving up.
The depression I experienced began
to take a toll on my health. A spring cold
quickly turned into acute bronchitis.
After a round of antibiotics, I felt fine
and went ahead with my planned vaca-
tion to New York and Spain. I relapsed
in New York. By the time I got to
Christopher Jean-Richard
Madrid I had a raging throat infection.
The doctor there gave me more antibi-
otics and I ended up with thrush. None
of this served as a wake-up call though.
Then a good friend of mine, whom
I had been traveling with, received a job
offer from the Nacional Compaa de
Dansa in Madrid, a company I love. She
was dancing. I was sitting on the side-
lines. I knew then I had to get back to
work.
The first thing I needed to address
was my overall health. How could I
strengthen my foot enough to dance if I
couldnt get well? I flew back to Cali-
fornia where I knew I could get the best
care both physically and professionally.
But my immune system was already
compromised from the series of illnesses
and as soon as I landed, my allergies
flared up. I was asthmatic and, to add in-
sult to injury, I broke out
into rashes and hives; I
was totally and com-
pletely miserable.
A family friend re-
ferred me to Stephen
Zilber, Lac, a medical
acupuncturist and
herbalist in Marin
County, the third mem-
ber of my team. He di-
agnosed me with leaky
gut syndrome, a condi-
tion in which my body
treated certain types of
food as foreign invaders
and created an immune
response to fight them. Megan performs a soloist role in Folia, a contemporary ballet
Now, in addition to by Ma Cong.
being allergic to pet dan-
der and pollen, I could no longer toler-
ate dairy, wheat, gluten and citrus. As a
lover of cheese, sourdough bread and
pasta, I clearly had to make some major
changes to my diet.
With diet changes, supplements
and the twice-weekly acupuncture,
I began to get a handle on my aller-
gies, plus lose the weight I gained
from inactivity and inflammation.
Feeling better physically helped ignite
my determination. I was now ready
to focus on my dancing . Finally
healthy, I took class every day and that
June (2004) I put my pointe shoes on
for the first time in nine months. I still
felt that I wasnt getting strong
enough fast enough so Larkam con-
tinued to coach me in Pilates and
I added yoga to my exercise schedule.
Even with all of the work I had
done, I was still nervous about going
back to work. I was afraid that I had
screwed up my big chance and that I
was going to have to prove myself all
over again. By now, the artistic director
had hired six new dancers for the sea-
son. What if I no longer measured up?
I neednt have worried. I was cast
once again in a soloist role. Of course
going on stage after nearly nine months
was terrifying but I made it through. I
hadnt lost my chance to shine in this
company after all. I had come back
stronger not only physically and techni-
cally, but emotionally too. My broken
foot may have been a wake-up call, but
because I had addressed my entire bodys
needs, I found a sense of balance in my
system I had never had before.
Megan Keough is a corps de ballet dancer
with the Tulsa Ballet Theatre.
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ing page of articles or featured items. for hair loss reversal . . . . . . . . . . .57
DEEP-TISSUE MASSAGE
HEALTH CONCERNS for osteoarthritis and
ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY fibromyalgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
hair loss and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 DIET
BACK PAIN See Nutrition
chiropractic for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 DOLIVAXIL
physical therapy for . . . . . . . . . . .27 for flu prevention . . . . . . . . . . . .100
BRAIN TUMOR ECHINACEA
recurrence of, coping with . . . . . .91 as immune enhancer . . . . . . . . .99
BREAST CANCER ECOVILLAGE AT ITHACA
chemotherapy for, organization of and programs at . .34
guided imagery and . . . . . . . .78 ELDERBERRY
CANCER for flu symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
benefits of turmeric against . . . .30 ELDERLY
chemotherapy for, Tai Chi for prevention of falls in . .27
guided imagery and . . . . . . . .78 ENERGY MEDICINE
meat versus fish healing processes in . . . . . . . . . .32
consumption and . . . . . . . . . .23 LONGEVITY traditional healing and alternative EXERCISE
COLON CANCER friendship and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 medicine for . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 for obesity prevention in children . .75
meat versus fish MEMORY LOSS for relief of various maladies . . . .30
consumption and . . . . . . . . . .23 folic acid to prevent . . . . . . . . . . .32 GENERAL TOPICS FATHERS
COUGH MENOPAUSE ACETAMINOPHEN postnatal depression in . . . . . . . .25
remedies for relief of . . . . . . .25, 99 symptom relief for . . . . . . . . . . . .30 for relief of respiratory problems . .25 FLUMIST
DEPRESSION hair loss and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 ACUPUNCTURE for flu prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
postnatal, in fathers . . . . . . . . . . .25 MORTALITY for leaky gut syndrome . . . . . . .107 FOLIC ACID
ELDER CARE friendship and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 in post-surgical period . . . . . . . . .91 preventing memory deficits . . . .32
in nursing homes . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 NEPHRITIC SYNDROME ADOLESCENTS FRIENDSHIP
EMOTIONAL HEALTH chemotherapy for, obesity in, reducing . . . . . . . . . . .72 mortality and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
guided imagery and . . . . . . . . . .78 guided imagery and . . . . . . . .78 ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE GREEN HOUSE PROJECT
FALLS OBESITY for life balance, practitioner of . .87 for elder care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
in elderly, Tai Chi for in children, reducing . . . . . . . . . .72 for pets, books on . . . . . . . . . . . .27 GUIDED IMAGERY
prevention of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 ORTHOPEDIC INJURY for relief of various maladies . . . .30 techniques for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
FEMALE PATTERN BALDNESS (FPB) foot, recovery from . . . . . . . . . . .107 ANTIOXIDANTS prior to chemotherapy
causes of, remedies to reduce . .57 OSTEOARTHRITIS food sources of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 or surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
FIBROMYALGIA deep-tissue massage for . . . . . .30 ART THERAPY programs on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
deep-tissue massage for . . . . . .30 OSTEOPOROSIS for recovery from trauma . . . . . . .43 HAND WASHING
FLU dietary calcium intake and, AYURVEDA infection prevention and . . . . . . .99
See Influenza oral contraceptives and . . . . .28 breakfast recipes based on . . . .49 HERBAL REMEDIES
FRACTURE PAIN doctors insights on . . . . . . . . . . .39 for flu symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
metatarsal, recovery from . . . . .107 lower back. See Back pain hair loss treatments . . . . . . . . . . .57 for hair loss in women . . . . . . . . .57
HAIR LOSS POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS turmeric and cancer prevention .30 HOMOTOXICOLOGY
causes of, remedies to reduce . .57 art therapy for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 BLACK COHOSH for cancer control . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
tests performed on . . . . . . . . . . .59 SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION for menopausal symptom relief . .30 HOSPITALS
HEART DISEASE insights on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) guided imagery programs in . . .78
job stress and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 male versus female in children, how to calculate . . . .72 HYSSOP
HOT FLASHES experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 BREAKFAST for flu symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
alternative therapy for . . . . . . . . .30 sensuality enhancers for . . . . . . .69 recipes for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 IMMPOWER
IMMUNITY SKIN COMPLAINTS CALCITONIN GENE-RELATED for flu prevention . . . . . . . . . . . .100
against flu, natural remedies dryness when traveling, PEPTIDE (CGRP) INTENTION BLESSING
to boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 preventing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 for hair loss reversal . . . . . . . . . . .57 power of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
INFLUENZA STRESS CHEMOTHERAPY IODINE
vaccination versus heart disease and . . . . . . . . . . . .30 guided imagery prior to . . . . . . . .78 for hair loss reversal . . . . . . . . . . .57
natural remedies for . . . . . . . .99 post-traumatic, art therapy for . .43 CHILDREN JOB STRESS
INSOMNIA TRAUMA art therapy for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 heart disease and . . . . . . . . . . . .30
routine to prevent . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 in children, art therapy for . . . . . .43 CO-HOUSING COMMUNITY KAPU HEALING SYSTEM
LEAKY GUT SYNDROME WELLNESS organization of, programs at . . . .34 philosophy and practice of . . . . .85
acupuncture and dietary antioxidants for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 COLD SNAP LEMON BALM
adjustments for . . . . . . . . . . .107 guided imagery and . . . . . . . . . .78 for flu prevention . . . . . . . . . . . .100 for flu symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

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LIBIDO
improvement techniques . . . . . .69
insights on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
sexual desire in women and . . .66
LIFESTYLE
after brain tumor surgery . . . . . . .91
childhood obesity and . . . . . . . . .72
LIME FLOWER
for flu symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
LUBRICANTS
as sensuality enhancer . . . . . . . .69
MASSAGE
for osteoarthritis and
fibromyalgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
scalp, for hair loss reversal . . . . .57
MICE
eliminating from home . . . . . . .107
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
guided imagery and . . . . . . . . . .78
sexual desire in women and . .66, 70
traditional healing and alternative
medicine and . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS
for hair loss reversal . . . . . . . . . . .57
MYSTICISM
scientific basis for . . . . . . . . . . . .32
N-ACETYLCYSTEINE (NAC)
as immunity booster . . . . . . . . .102
NATIVE AMERICAN HEALING
philosophy and practice of . . . . .86
NATIVE PLANTS
healing powers of . . . . . . . . . . . .84
NURSING HOMES
Green House Project . . . . . . . . . .28
NUTRITION
breakfast recipes for . . . . . . . . . .49
colon cancer risk and . . . . . . . . .23
fish versus meat
consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
hair loss and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
leaky gut syndrome and . . . . . .107
OLIVE LEAF EXTRACT
as immunity booster . . . . . . . . .102
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
dietary calcium intake and . . . . .28
OREGANO OIL
as immunity booster . . . . . . . . .102
ORGASM
occurrence rates in women . . . .66
OSCILLOCOCCINUM
for flu prevention . . . . . . . . . . . .100
PASSION PARTIES
as sensuality enhancer . . . . . . . .69
PETS
conventional and alternative
treatments for, books on . . . .27
PHYSICAL THERAPY
for relief of lower-back pain . . . . .27
PILATES
for foot injury recovery . . . . . . . .107
RODENT INFESTATION
eliminating from home . . . . . . .107
SELENIUM
for hair loss reversal . . . . . . . . . . .57
SENSUALITY
Books, games and videos for . . .69
enhancement techniques . . . . . .69
SEX BOUTIQUES
as sensuality enhancer . . . . . . . .69
SLEEP
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SURGERY
guided imagery prior to . . . . . . . .78
TAI CHI
for prevention of falls in elderly . .27
TELEVISION
children and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
TRADITIONAL HEALING SYSTEMS
philosophy and practitioners of . .84
TRAVEL
skin care and, digestion and . . .39
TURMERIC
for cancer prevention . . . . . . . . . .30
VACCINATION
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What to Do When Mice Invade
Q We have a mouse in the
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A Prevention is key. Mice can
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vents with fine-mesh metal screening.
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A woodpile can be a habitat for mice and other pests. Raise it
1 foot off the ground and keep it away from the house.
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h o u s e
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sweating pipes and open drains, which
attract mice. Keep a clean kitchen,
garage and pantry; dry goods should be
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effective and, if set properly, usually kill
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to the wall with the baited end closest
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up using a newspaper, paper towels or
rags; triple bag the waste and discard.
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