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Reishi Mushroom (Lingzhi)

Fights Cancer & More
The reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) is one of the
most powerful tonics on Earth. In Chinese, it is also called
the ling zhi mushroom, and it has been known for its
healing power for thousands of years, including its ability
to improve immune function, mental clarity, and longevity.
Perhaps that is why reishi mushroom has also been called
the mushroom of immortality, the king of mushrooms,
and the herb of spiritual potency.
It is one of the oldest mushrooms to be used medicinally.
The famous herbalist Shen Nong first described the reishi
mushroom in the Shu Dynasty over 2,400 years ago. Nong
said, if eaten customarily, it makes your body light and
young, lengthens your life and turns you into one like the
immortal, who never dies.
The term ling zhi was first recorded during the Han
Dynasty of 206 BC to 9 AD. In 1881, Finnish fungus expert
Petter Adolf Karsten named the reishi mushroom genus
Ganoderma. It is derived from the Greek ganos, which
means sheen or shining. Lucidum is Latin for shining.
Like other disease-fighting mushrooms, reishi is an
outdoor fungus that can often be found growing on
decaying logs and tree stumps; it loves high, humid areas
that lack sunshine. Today, reishi are cultivated mostly in
Zhejiang and Jiangxi, as well as other Chinese provinces.
How is Reishi Mushroom Used
in TCM?
Throughout history in traditional Chinese medicine
(TCM), reishi mushroom was dried, sliced, boiled in hot
water, and then steeped to make soup or tea. However,
today, reishi products are made from boiling reishi several
times at high pressure to allow for the active ingredients to
be extracted in a tincture.
In TCM practice, reishi mushroom is used to treat
difficulty breathing, coughing, weakness, forgetfulness,
insomnia, indigestion, and poor appetite. It also promotes
production of qi and blood and treats lung deficiency,
spleen deficiency, and heart dysfunction.
The reishi mushroom has long been known as an
adaptogenic herb, so it can help the body adapt to
the negative effects of stress, including depleted energy,
increased inflammation, various hormonal imbalances,
and damaged blood vessels. In TCM, reishi mushroom
influences lungs, liver, heart, and kidney channels.

Metabolic Syndrome Is Difficult for Western Medicine to Diagnose and Treat, but
Traditional Chinese Medicine Has Been Treating It Successfully for Hundreds of
Years. Turn to Page 3 to Find Out How.

Contents
How TCM Treats Metabolic Syndrome...............................................................................................................................3
A Healthy Readers Word Guide..........................................................................................................................................4
What Is the Etiology of Disease?..........................................................................................................................................6
Top 6 Chinese Herbs to Lower Blood Pressure....................................................................................................................9
Schisandra: Health Benefits, Facts, & How to Use It........................................................................................................11
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How Reishi Mushroom Treats
Cancer & More
Over the past several decades, dozens of studies in China,
Japan, the U.K., and the U.S. have found that reishi
mushrooms antioxidant abilities can strengthen the body
against many diseasesespecially tumor growth and
cancer.
Reishi mushrooms contain several anticancer nutrients,
including amino acids, beta-glucans, and antioxidants like
triterpenoids and polysaccharides. Researchers believe that
the water-soluble polysaccharides are highly responsible
for reishi mushrooms anti-tumor abilities. Triterpene
compounds inhibit tumor invasion by limiting cancer cells
from attaching to endothelial cells. Beta-glucans stop
the spread and growth of cancer cells, while boosting the
immune system.
A review published in the Cochrane Database of
Systematic Reviews in 2012 found that reishi mushrooms
were a promising anticancer treatment, with chemotherapy
and radiotherapy patients responding positively when
treated in combination with reishi mushroom, rather than
receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy only.
In another study, published in PLOS One in 2013,
researchers suggested that reishi mushroom is a potential
natural treatment for inflammatory breast cancer (IBC)
and other cancers. IBC is an aggressive form of breast
cancer that manifests without a typical tumor mass.
For the study, severely immunodeficient mice that were
injected with IBC cells and treated with the reishi
mushroom showed reduced tumor weight and growth.
Besides its anticancer abilities, reishi mushroom has
other mechanisms of action that help it fight a variety of
other conditions and diseases:
Improves Liver Function Detoxification
Adaptogen herbs like reishi mushrooms help strengthen
the digestive system, improve liver function, and prevent
liver disease. This allows for toxins and waste to be flushed
from the body efficiently, while boosting immunity against
degenerative diseases.
A study published in the International Journal of
Medicinal Mushrooms in 2013 found that reishi mushroom
induces hepatoprotective effects on acute liver injury due
to its ability to fight harmful immune responses that slow
liver function.
Regulates Blood Pressure & Promotes
Heart Health
Reishi mushroom also regulates blood pressure and improves
heart health. The triterpenes in reishi mushroom can lower
blood pressure and benefit cholesterol and blood clotting.
This is likely because triterpenes help reduce inflammation
within arteries and blood vessels, while also restoring
hormonal balance. Hormonal issues like high stress or
thyroid disorders can sometimes cause high cholesterol and
high blood pressure. Reishi can also reduce symptoms of
clogged arteries, shortness of breath, and chest pains.
Fights Allergies & Asthma
The triterpenes in reishi mushrooms are a type of
ganoderic acid that can decrease allergies and histamine
reactions linked with asthma. Triterpenes can lower
allergic reactions due to the way they boost immunity,
strengthen digestion, lower inflammation, protect the
gut lining, and inhibit a histamine release.
Balances Hormones & Fights Diabetes
Research suggests that several anti-inflammatory
compounds and antioxidants found in reishi mushrooms
change the way nerves transmit messages to the brain. As
a result, reishi balances hormones and improves various
functions within the central nervous and endocrine
systems. Reishi mushroom also improves reproductive
health and fertility. Studies suggest that taking reishi-
mushroom supplements for 12 weeks can decrease the
complications and severity linked to Type 2 diabetes.
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How TCM Treats Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is not just one health problem; it is
a metabolic disorder that involves a cluster of conditions,
or a combination of three or more health issues, including
high blood-sugar levels and insulin resistance, abdominal
obesity, high blood pressure, low high-density lipoprotein
(HDL) cholesterol, and high triglyceride levels.
Needless to say, people with metabolic syndrome have
a body thats in a state of serious dysfunction. Metabolic
syndrome also increases your risk of possible deadly health
issues, such as diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. In fact,
23% of adults currently suffer from metabolic syndrome,
including 40% of adults over the age of 60. Also, about
85% of Type 2 diabetics have metabolic syndrome.
Symptoms & Causes of
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is sometimes called syndrome X,
dysmetabolic syndrome, insulin-resistance syndrome, Chinese herbs for their potential activity in the treatment
or metabolic disease. It is scary that most disorders
associated with metabolic syndrome have no symptoms
other than a large waist circumferenceat least 35 inches
for women and 40 inches for men. When fat is located
around the waist rather than the hips, you increase your
risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
If you suffer from very high blood sugar, symptoms
may include increased urination, increased thirst, blurry
vision, and fatigue. Normal fasting blood sugar is less than
100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). High blood sugar is
another risk factor of metabolic syndrome, and it may go
unnoticed unless you get your blood pressure checked on
a regular basis.
Other metabolic-syndrome risk factors include blood
pressure of 130/85 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or
higher, a triglyceride level of 150 mg/dL or higher, and
HDL cholesterol of less than 50 mg/dL for women and less
than 40 mg/dL for men.
Other possible causes of metabolic syndrome include
a lack of physical activity, gallstones, sleep apnea, and
a history of cardiovascular disease, polycystic ovary
syndrome, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
How TCM Treats Metabolic Syndrome
Type 2 diabetes and obesity are the two major diseases
associated with metabolic syndrome. In the ancient
2000-year-old Chinese text Huangdi Neijing (Yellow
Thearchs Inner Classic), obesity is the result of overeating,
and diabetes is a Xiaoke disease, which is a consequence
of obesity. Xiaoke-disease complications include carbuncle,
foot gangrene, and stroke.
According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
theory, Xiaoke results from yin deficiency with dryness-heat.
As a result, the treatment of diabetes focuses on evacuating
fire (heat) from the body and replenishing yin (fluid).
In the treatment of metabolic syndrome, Chinese herbal
medicine, tongue analysis, diet, and exercise in the form of
tai chi and qigong can all help bring balance to the entire
body. Lets take a look at the role that each play in a
metabolic-syndrome treatment plan.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is excellent for metabolic
syndrome. Research published in the journal Endocrine,
Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets in 2009
showed that common Chinese herbs are quite effective for
metabolic syndrome. The research reviewed 25 traditional
of metabolic syndrome. The review focused on three herbs
in particular: ginseng, a major active compound from
Rhizoma coptidis called berberine, and bitter melon. Each
is responsible for regulating lipid and glucose metabolism,
which has a positive effect on weight management.
Ginseng is one of the most popular herbs in TCM.
Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng) and Panax quinquefolium
(American ginseng) are widely proven to be effective
against various metabolic-syndrome factors due to their
anti-obesity, anti-oxidation, insulin sensitization, and anti-
hyperglycemia abilities. The ginseng-specific saponins
(ginsenosides) are widely considered to be the key bioactive
compound in the metabolic activities of ginseng.
Rhizoma coptidis was first recorded as a healing herb
as early as 200 A.D. Berberine is its major bioactive
compound. In particular, berberine is a hypoglycemic
agent and has anti-obesity and anti-dyslipidemia abilities.
As a result, berberine can induce low-density lipoprotein
(LDL) receptor expression, suppress adipogenesis, inhibit
mitochondrial function, activate the AMP-activated
protein kinase (AMPK) pathway, and stimulate glycolysis.
This is very important in reducing the major risk factors
associated with metabolic syndrome.
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is also called
bitter gourd, and it is a popular herb and vegetable in
China. How is bitter melon effective in the treatment of
metabolic syndrome? It is able to decrease blood sugar
and lipids in both diabetic and normal animals. It may
also enhance insulin sensitivity, protect beta-cells, and
decrease oxidative stress. Bitter melon is also known for a
polypeptide with a potent hypoglycemic effect.
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Tongue Analysis
In TCM, the tongue is seen as a map of the body, and
the tongues coating and color are thought to reflect a
persons current state of health. Tongue diagnosis also
plays a key role in meridians and conditions of the organs.
A study published in the journal Evidence-Based
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2016 found
that metabolic syndrome patients have a white coating on
the tongue that differs from patients without metabolic
syndrome.
Tai Chi & Qigong
Movement and regular exercise are very helpful for
metabolic-syndrome sufferers. A 30-minute daily walk
is a good start to keep blood and qi moving in the body.
Tai chi and qigong can also help strengthen qi energy for
the organ systems, while increasing circulation of blood
and qi.
A small Australian pilot study once suggested that a
12-week tai chi and qigong training program resulted in
significant improvements of four metabolic-syndrome
indicators: systolic and diastolic blood pressure, body-
mass index (BMI), insulin resistance, and glycosylated
hemoglobin levels. It also reduced stress and depressive
systems and improved overall vitality and mental health.
Another study published in the journal Evidence-
Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2015
found that both tai chi and walking produced moderate
weight loss and significantly improved fasting blood sugar
and waist circumference.
Diet
A diet that is rich in organic and whole foods is
also very important in the treatment of metabolic
syndrome. It is best to avoid foods that can increase the
risk of metabolic syndromeespecially processed foods,
artificial sweeteners, trans fats, diet sodas, refined sugar
and carbohydrates, and alcohol. Instead, some of the top
foods that prevent and treat metabolic syndrome include
omega-3-rich foods like wild-caught fish; dark leafy
greens like spinach and kale; fruits like apples, oranges,
and pomegranates; whole grains like brown rice and
quinoa; and legumes like lentils, chickpeas, and kidney
beans.
Other Natural Treatments for
Metabolic Syndrome
What other natural methods complement the treatment
for metabolic syndrome? Other herbal supplements used
for metabolic syndrome include maca root, spirulina, and
holy basil.
Quitting smoking can go a long way toward decreasing
major health concerns for metabolic syndrome, including
stroke and other heart problems.
Essential oils that help regulate blood-glucose levels
and promote weight loss include cinnamon, ginger, and
grapefruit.11-19 n
A Healthy
Readers Word Guide
Lets review some of the medical and health terms
that are used in this months issue.
Adipogenesis: The process of cell differentiation
where preadipocytes become adipocytes. It is one of
the most intensively studied cellular-differentiation
models. Adipocytes in particular play a vital role in
energy homeostasis.
Endothelial cells: Endothelium is a type
of epithelium that lines the interior surface of
lymphatic vessels and blood vessels. It forms a thin
layer of simple squamous cells known as endothelial
cells, which line the inside of every blood vessel in
the body. The main function of endothelial cells is
to provide a barrier between the blood and tissues
within the body.
Pathogenic factors: Any harmful influences that
disturb the balance between the human body and
the external environment, or a relative internal
balance of the body. n

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Reishi Mushroom (Lingzhi) Fights Cancer & More, continued from page 2
Decreases Risk of Viruses & Infections
Reishi mushroom possesses natural antibacterial, antifungal,
and antiviral properties. The triterpenes in reishi decreases
allergies and offers protection against viruses, microbial
infections, and fungal infections. Research shows that
isolated triterpenes can strengthen the lining of digestive
organs and fight off bad bacteria. Reishi mushrooms have
also been used to treat underlying causes and symptoms
of respiratory and sinus infections, urinary-tract infections
(UTIs), bronchitis, hepatitis, and HIV and AIDS viruses.
Other Health Benefits of & Uses for
Reishi Mushroom
Reishi mushrooms can also protect against skin disorders,
sleep disorders and insomnia, depression, anxiety,
autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS),
and digestive problems like leaky-gut syndrome and
stomach ulcers.
How to Use Reishi Mushrooms
While the reishi mushroom is edible, some describe it as
having a tough texture with a bitter taste. The connective
strands of reishi mushroom, called mycelium, are turned
into herbal formulas, extracts, powders, teas, or tinctures.
Always follow package directions, since dosage can vary
depending on the concentration of the product, and
possible side effects may increase when you take too much
of reishi mushroom.
When buying reishi mushroom, look for pure, certified
products from Asian countries that are in essence or extract
form. There are various types of reishi products available
that have different levels of active ingredients that are
affected by the processing methods used to extract reishi,
the growing conditions, and the plants mother fungi.
Some reishi-mushroom experts believe that it is most
effective when taken in the morning on an empty stomach.
Reishi absorbs best when consumed with water or vitamin-C
foods.
Precautions for Reishi Mushroom
Reishi mushrooms have been used for thousands of years
with very few side effects. That being said, there may be
some temporary mild digestive upset and skin rashes in
sensitive people with impaired immune systems.
It is best to purchase reishi powder from a reputable
company, because some forms may be stronger or
contaminated in rare cases. Some possible reactions may
include skin rashes, bloody stools, nosebleeds, stomach
upset or strong indigestion, itchiness in the nasal area, an
itchy or dry throat, and a dry mouth.
As a precaution, if you intend on using reishi mush-
room while breastfeeding or pregnant, speak with your
doctor. It is also advised that you avoid reishi if you just
underwent surgery; have had any type of bleeding dis-
order; have trouble with blood clotting; or take blood
thinners, blood pressure medications, immunosuppressant
medications, or chemotherapy drugs.1-10 n

E-Bonus:
Herbal Formula for Reduction of Migraine Frequency
If youve had a migraine headache, you know how debilitating it can be. They are intense and painful and
often accompanied by vision problems, nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light. The incapacitating
pain from a migraine may last a few hours or up to several days. Major migraine triggers include physical or
emotional stress, allergies, tiredness, smoking, dehydration, alcohol, and hormonal triggers like menopause
or taking birth-control pills. It is estimated that six percent to 18% of adults suffer from frequent migraines.
A migraine can be masked with a painkiller; however, Chinese medicinal herbs offer an effective alternative
treatment. A randomized controlled study found that the Chinese herbal medicine zhengtian capsule was as
effective as the migraine drug flunarizine for decreasing the frequency of migraine attacks. For the study, 360
patients received either flunarizine or zhengtian capsule for a 12-week period. The zhengtian capsule group
experienced a 50% or greater reduction in migraine-attack frequency during the treatment compared with the
drug at the week-12 mark and at the end of the four-week follow-up period. Zhengtian capsule was very safe,
while flunarizine was linked with weight gain.22-5 n
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What Is the Etiology of Disease?
Etiology is the study of the cause of disease, and disease is
classified from symptom-complexes. A symptom-complex
never occurs without a reason. Symptom-complexes
reflect pathological changes within the body. However,
pathological changes occur due to pathogenic factors.
The study of etiology within traditional Chinese
medicine (TCM) is, therefore, the study of the factors
that cause symptom-complexes. In TCM, the etiology
of disease and imbalance is the study of pathogenic
factors and how they can negatively impact and cause
disharmony within the body. Understanding how these
pathogenic factors affect the body can help the traditional
Chinese practitioner trace the cause of disease.
The Synopsis of the Golden Chamber was written in the
third century. It attributed the two causes of disease to
three injuries.
The First Injury was an injury to the channels from
pathogenic or climatic factors that could invade internal
organs.
The Second Injury was an injury to the bodys surface
from pathogenic factors that could invade the nine bodily
orifices, the four extremities, and the vessels, eventually
interfering with blood flow.
The Third Injury type is a mixed category that includes
causes such as wounds, animal or insect bites, and
intemperate sexuality.
Three causes were eventually developed into the
theory of three causes of disease. The three causes
of disease would later be known as endogenous, or
the internal pathogenic factors; exogenous, or external
pathogenic factors; and pathogenic factors that are neither
exogenous nor endogenous.
The exogenous or external pathogenic factors are
influenced by the six climatic factors. The seven emotions
are the primary source of internal or endogenous disorders.
There are also causes of disease classified as neither
exogenous nor endogenous.
The Six Climatic Factors
The climatic factors are also called the six qi, and it is
these factors that correspond to normal seasonal changes
and act under normal conditions. Normally, the six qi
will not attack the body or cause disease; however, when
the six qi become excessive or abnormal under extreme
environmental conditions, or if the body is too weak to
adapt to these changes, the six qi can become six excessive
pathogenic factors that can destroy the physiological
equilibrium of the human body and, therefore, lead to
disease. That being said, disease is often the result of one
or more factors that invade the body and cause disease.
1. Wind
Wind is associated with spring. It primarily affects the
lungs and liver. Wind occurs in the body like it would in
the environment, as one moment symptoms arise and
the next youre fine. Arthritis is a good example of a wind
disease, where migratory pain in the bone creates arthritic
pain. Wind also sometimes causes abnormal movements
like dizziness, tremors, or convulsions. Common symptom-
complexes of wind include wind-cold, exogenous wind,
wind-warmth, wind-dampness, wind-heat, and endogenous
wind. Wind is also classified as a yang pathogenic condition.
2. Cold
Cold stops movement and warmth and makes tissues
contract. It corresponds with winter, and it can affect the
kidneys, lung, spleen, and stomach. Common symptoms
include headaches, chills, a dislike of cold things, body
aches, and abdominal pain. The symptom-complexes
associated with cold include superficial exogenous cold,
interior exogenous cold, endogenous cold, and wind-cold-
dampness with predominant cold. Cold is considered to be
a yin evil qi pathogenic condition.
3. Heat
Heat appears only in hot summer conditions, and it
is classified from exogenous or external factors. It is
associated with the lungs, liver, and stomach. Heat is a
yang pathogenic condition. Common symptoms include
dizziness, increased thirst, perspiration, fever, overflowing
pulse, and excessive sweating. The symptom-complexes
associated with heat include heatstroke, damp-heat, and
exposure to summer-heat.
4. Dryness
Dryness occurs in autumn, and it has the tendency to
deplete bodily fluids to cause dryness. It will mostly affect
the lung and kidney organs. Common symptoms include
fluid depletion, scanty urine, constipation, and dry mouth,
tongue, lips, throat, or nose. The symptom-complexes
include endogenous dryness, exogenous cool dryness, and
exogenous warm dryness.
5. Dampness
Dampness prevails in late summer, but it can occur in any
season. Dampness is a yin pathogenic factor that disrupts
the normal flow of qi, including yang qi. The main organ
that it affects is the spleen, and common symptoms include
feeling heavy and turbid, as well as diarrhea, ascites, and
edema. The symptom-complexes associated with dryness
include exogenous dampness, endogenous dampness, and
wind-dampness with predominant dampness.
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6. Fire
Fire is similar to heat because it comes from hot
conditions. That being said, unlike summer heat, fire
can occur during any season. Fire has a yang pathogenic
factor and will appear mostly in the head. The organs
that are most affected include the lungs, liver, and
stomach. Common fire symptoms include a high fever,
convulsions, rigidity in the cervical spine, coma, and
internal hemorrhaging. Symptom-complexes associated
with fire include preponderant yang endogenous fire,
deficient yin endogenous fire, and exogenous fire.
The Seven Emotions
The interaction of emotions with the physical body is
essential within TCM. Emotional activities are related
to internal-organ function. The seven emotions cause
disease through disturbances of the normal descending and
ascending flow of qi. Each of the seven emotions corresponds
to a zang organ and represents a specific symptom-complex.
1. Anger
The emotion anger is associated with the liver, and qi
rises and rushes upward when anger is an issue. As a
result, symptoms include heavy head sensations, light
feet sensations, red eyes, headaches, a red face, deafness,
ringing in the ears, dizziness, and pain in the ribs. Anger
can also affect the spleen and produce indigestion, a lack
of appetite, and diarrhea.
2. Joy
The emotion joy is connected to the heart, and joy-related
emotions are caused by too much stimulation or excitement
or a sudden shock to the system. As a result, heart
imbalances can lead to anxiety, palpitations, and insomnia.
3. Worry
Excess worry depletes qi of the spleen and causes chronic
fatigue and digestion disturbances. A weak spleen cannot
efficiently turn food into qi, and the lung fails to extract
qi from the air efficiently.
4. Sadness or Grief
Excessive sadness affects the lung and causes crying,
shortness of breath, fatigue, or depression. Normal
expression of grief or sadness can be expressed as
sobbing, and it originates in the lungs, with deep breaths
and expulsions of air accompanying the sobbing. Lung
disharmony can result from unresolved grief and sadness.
5. Pensiveness
Too much obsession or thinking about something can
also deplete the spleen and cause qi stagnation. Common
symptoms include bloating after eating, poor appetite,
forgetting to eat, anxiety, depression, and restless sleep.
Pensiveness can eventually affect the heart and can lead
the person to dream about the subject at night.
6. Fright or Shock
Shock affects the kidneys. The fight or flight reaction
causes an excess release of adrenaline, which causes the
heart to be affected. This leads to heart palpitations,
insomnia, and anxiety.
7. Fear
Fear is a normal emotion; however, when it is chronic,
it affects the kidneys, and extreme fright impairs the
kidneys ability to hold qi. As a result, symptoms include
a desire for solitude, bedwetting, listlessness, and the
inability to control defecation and urination.
Miscellaneous Pathogenic Factors
All remaining causes of disease that cannot fit into the
exogenous or endogenous categories are placed into the
miscellaneous group. Lets take a brief look at some of the
diseases that fall into this category.
Pestilence
Pestilential diseases have a quick onset, have consistent
symptoms, and are highly infectious. In severe cases, they
are fatal, and they may spread as an epidemic.
Traumatic Injuries
Traumatic injuries result from external mechanical
violence, such as strains, contusions, injuries from falls,
cuts, gunshot injuries, burns, and frostbite. Mild injuries
cause bleeding, pain, skin and muscle wounds, swelling,
and bruises. Severe cases produce injuries to bones,
tendons, and internal organs; fractures; dislocations; and
compression or rupture of the internal organs.
Insect & Animal Bites
Bites from insects, reptiles, and other animals may
cause bruises, pain, and bleeding. Severe cases lead to
poisoning due to toxins in the blood, which may result in
convulsions, fever, coma, or manic insanity.
Parasitic Infection
Intestinal parasites include hookworms, pinworms,
ascarids, fasciolopsis, and cestodes. Common symptoms
include a sallow face, anal itching, and abdominal pain.
TCM recognizes the symptom-complex called acute
abdominal pain with cold limbs due to ascarids.
Irregular Diet
Irregular food intake can cause injury to the stomach and
spleen. This can lead to the inability to digest, receive,
transport, and transform food. Inadequate food intake
can lead to malnutrition.
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Excessive Sexual Activity
Excessive sexual activity consumes kidney qi and essence,
which leads to deficiency, general debility, and weakness
and aching in the knee joints and lumbar. Other
symptoms include tiredness, listlessness, dizziness, and
ringing in the ears.
Physical Exertion
Overexertion produces deficiency of original qi. It also
decreases the unction of zang-fu organs. Excessive-
activity symptoms include tiredness, sluggishness,
asthma, and apathy. Inadequate exercise may also lead
to deficiency of vital energy and lowered body resistance
from slow circulation of qi and blood. As a result, there
may be palpitations, vertigo, tiredness, and poor appetite.
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and manic insanity.
Stagnant Blood
Stagnant blood results when internal organs fail to
function properly. Stagnant blood accumulates when the
flow of blood is irregular due to qi deficiency. Symptoms of
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Top 6 Chinese Herbs to Lower Blood Pressure

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) there are various
usages of Chinese herbs to lower blood pressure. High
blood pressure is also called hypertension, and its a
very serious and possibly life-threatening condition.
A systolic reading of 140 millimeters of mercury
(mmHg) and a diastolic reading of 90 mmHg registers as
high blood pressure; healthy blood pressure reads around
120/80 mmHg. The condition affects about 70 million
American adultsabout one in threeand more than
half of American seniors aged 65 to 75 are thought to
have high blood pressure.
TCM has long been used to treat high blood pressure
and has a unique perspective on it. Basically, high blood
pressure is considered to be a warning sign that the
body is out of balance. Like conventional medicine,
TCM believes that stress, a poor diet, and a sedentary
lifestyle lead to hypertension. It is also thought that there
are constitutional deficiencies, emotional factors, and
damage to the liver, heart, and kidney systems.

How to Lower Blood Pressure with
Chinese Herbs & Medicine
High blood pressure also manifests when various patterns
are present in the body. In the early stage of hypertension,
there may be qi stagnation and blood stasis, accumulation
of phlegm and dampness, and liver-yang hyperactivity.
In the middle stage of hypertension, the body will begin
to weaken and show patterns of yin deficiency and
yang hyperactivity, qi deficiency with blood stasis, or qi
deficiency and phlegm obstruction.
In the late stage of hypertension, the patterns present
include qi deficiency and fire depletion of vital gate,
and yin deficiencies of kidney and liver. Managing
hypertension through TCM will not only lower blood
pressure, but will also protect other organs like the
kidneys, heart, and brain.
There is evidence to support the use of Chinese herbs
for hypertension. For example, a systematic review and
meta-analysis in the journal Medicine in October 2015
supported the anti-hypertensive effect of a Chinese
herbal formula called xuefu zhuyu decoction (XZD).
The review included seven database searches, 15 studies,
and 1,364 patients with hypertension, and the studys
authors concluded that XZD is a beneficial and safe
herbal formula for hypertension.
Lower Your Blood Pressure with
These 6 Herbs
The herbal formula XZD contains 11 Chinese herbs,
including Rehmannia, Chinese angelica root, achyranthes
root, and red peony root. It is used to lower blood pressure
and improve blood-pressure-related symptoms that are
caused by blood-stasis syndrome and qi stagnation,
according to TCM.
Other studies suggest that there are a number of herbal
formulas to treat high blood pressure. The following are
six of the top Chinese herbs to lower blood pressure
often found in these formulas.
1. Red Sage (Danshen)
Danshen is the dried root of Salvia miltiorrhiza, which is
also called red sage. The herb is known to possess anti-
hypertensive, anti-atherosclerosis, antioxidative, anti-
platelet-aggregation, and anti-inflammatory effects. Its
been used in TCM for centuries to treat diseases of the
blood vessels and heart.
In a study published in the American Journal of
Physiology Heart and Circulatory Physiology in 2007,
researchers found that tanshinone, which is the active
ingredient in red sage, significantly lowered blood pressure
and widened blood vessels in hamsters.
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2. Eucommia Bark (Du Zhong) the balloon flower, thorowax root, orange fruit, Szechuan
Eucommia bark is found in Chinese herbal remedies lovage root, Ligusticum striatum, Cortex moutan, Alisma
to treat high blood pressure, and it is used in almost orientale, Poria cocos, Cornus, yam, and safflower root.
all Chinese formulas for hypertension. There is some
evidence suggesting the effectiveness and safety of Other Ways TCM Treats High
Eucommia bark in the treatment of hypertension, Blood Pressure
according to a study published in the journal Alternative
The following are a few other TCM practices that are
Medicine Review in 2011.
helpful in the treatment of hypertension:
3. Chinese Angelica Root (Dong Quai) Acupuncture
Chinese angelica root, or dong quai, is used in nearly
Researchers have found that a 30-minute acupuncture
every blood-building formula in TCM, and some research
treatment each week can help lower blood pressure.
suggests that a Chinese angelica root solution can lower
blood pressure and improve blood flow in pulmonary- Moxibustion
hypertension patients. Moxibustion is done by burning a herbal remedy
containing mugwort to stimulate certain acupuncture
4. Rehmannia (Di Huang) points on the body. Although studies are mixed on its
Rehmannia is another Chinese herb to lower blood
effectiveness against hypertension, some evidence does
pressure, found in formulas for hypertension, including
suggest that moxibustion can treat high blood pressure.
XZD. In a systematic review of randomized, controlled
trials published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Cupping Therapy
Alternative Medicine in 2012, researchers found that a This is another Chinese remedy for high blood pressure
Chinese herbal formula called liu wei di huang wan and related symptoms, such as anxiety and headaches.
(LWDHW), which contains Rehmannia, is effective when
combined with anti-hypertensive drugs in improving
Qigong & Tai Chi
Both tai chi and qigong combine movement, posture,
blood pressure and related symptoms in hypertensive
breathing, and meditation to promote health and a long
patients.
life. They have been practiced for centuries, and research
5. Panax Ginseng (Ren Shen) indicates that they can improve hypertension.
Panax ginseng is also called Asian ginseng and Korean Try some of the above-suggested Chinese herbs to
red ginseng. Its a popular Chinese remedy for high lower your blood pressure and see if it makes a difference.
blood pressure and other cardiovascular functions. As always, speak with your doctor before introducing
Several studies have suggested that Panax ginseng can something new into your diet.26-35 n
help regulate blood pressure. Low doses of ginsenosides
in Panax ginseng have been found to have an anti-
hypertensive effect while also improving blood circulation.
6. Chinese Hawthorn (Shan Zha)
Chinese hawthorn has been used for thousands of years
to treat and control high blood pressure, and it is thought
to dilate the artery walls. Various studies have found that
hawthorn extracts possess a wide range of cardiovascular
properties, including a vasodilating effect, antioxidant
activity, and a lipid-lowering effect.
A study published in the journal Phytomedicine in
1994 found that Chinese hawthorn extract significantly
reduced systolic blood pressure. Chinese hawthorn also
has other cardiovascular benefits, such as increasing
blood circulation and preventing clot formation.
7. Other Chinese Herbs
Other Chinese herbs to lower blood pressure include
achyranthes root, red peony root, peach kernel, root of
June 2017 Vol. 13, No. 6 Chinese Medicine Healing Miracles 11
Schisandra: Health Benefits,
Facts, & How to Use It
Schisandra is a medicinal berry that has been used in
traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for thousands of
years. Schisandra fruit is the herb that does it all. Chinese
emperors, elitists, and Taoist masters used schisandra
along with other ancient Chinese herbs like goji berry,
reishi mushroom, and ginseng.
Historically, schisandras health benefits were used to
balance yin and yang. The plant is said to calm the heart
and quiet the spirit by having a positive effect on the
kidneys, liver, brain, and lungs.
Schisandra gained recognition as an adaptogenic
tonic in Russia in the 1960s. Adaptogenic herbs help the
body respond to stress; normalize physiological functions;
increase energy, physical performance, and endurance;
and recharge your adrenal glands. As a result, schisandra
helps prevent adrenal fatigue. However, that is just one
of the its many health benefits.
How Does Schisandra Work?
Schisandra is commonly used to treat liver disease. The
active ingredients in the plant can improve liver function
by boosting the growth of liver cells and stimulating
enzymes that are responsible for many biochemical
reactions in the body.
Schisandra fruit comes from the plant Schisandra
chinensis and belongs to the family Schisandraceae. The
plant goes by many names, including schizandra and
Chinese magnolia vine.
In Mandarin, it is called wu wei zi, which translates
as five-flavored berry. Basically, schisandra has all five
tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and hot. But beyond the
tastes, schisandras flavor components help us understand
how the ancient berry works.
According to the five-element theory in TCM, the
tastes of schisandra berry benefit the qi of the five visceral
organs that include the lungs, kidneys, heart, liver, and
spleen. Because of its potential to impact nearly every
organ system within the human body, there are dozens of
reported health benefits and uses.
TCM recognizes schisandra as a herb that balances
all three treasures within the body: qi (life force), shen
(spirit), and jing (essence).
Schisandras Active Ingredients
Schisandras important components include: vitamin
C, vitamin E, citral, schisandrin, deoxys schizandra,
schisanheno, schizandrol, stigmasterol, and sesquicarene.
Certain mechanisms may allow these constituents
to work similarly to phytoadaptogens, affecting the
sympathetic, central nervous, immune, endocrine,
cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.
The antioxidants in schisandra may also positively
affect smooth muscles, blood vessels, the biosynthesis of
inflammatory compounds, and the release of fatty acids
into the bloodstream. This improves circulation and
builds healthy blood vessels, arteries, and blood cells.
This helps explain why schisandra may increase mental
performance and endurance while working under stress.
5 Potential Health Benefits of Schisandra
Although schisandra is best known for boosting adrenal
and liver function, it is also used as a powerful brain
tonic to relieve stress and improve concentration,
focus, mental energy, and memory. It may also support
hormonal balance, nourish the skin, and improve
digestive symptomsespecially when these issues are
linked to liver transplants.
The following are five reported schisandra health
benefits.
1. May Help Relieve Stress
As an adaptogenic herb, schisandra may improve the
bodys ability to deal with physical and psychological
stress through balancing hormone levels. Schisandra
may also improve resistance to emotional trauma, toxin
exposure, anxiety, mental illness, and mental fatigue.
A study published in the journal Drug Target Insights
in 2007 suggested that the inhibitory effects of the
adaptogens schisandra and Rhodiola make them natural
antidepressants that positively affect hormones and
brain function when under stress. Adaptogens also help
prevent colds, flu, and chronic sinusitis.
2. May Reduce Inflammation
The high concentration of antioxidant compounds in
schisandra could potentially help reduce inflammatory
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responses and fight free-radical damage. As a result,
schisandra may prevent heart diseases like atherosclerosis,
balance blood sugar, treat diabetes, and protect against
cancer.
In regard to cancer prevention, active lignans
from schisandra like schisandrin have been shown to
have chemo-protective effects. Leukocytes promote
inflammation, and studies suggest that schisandra helps
control the release of leukocytes, while also improving
the bodys ability to repair tissues.
3. Improves Digestion & Liver Function
A lot of research focuses on schisandra for liver function
and its effects on the production of various liver-detoxifying
enzymes. Liver health is linked to strong immunity;
therefore, schisandra may protect against indigestion,
infections, and various gastrointestinal disorders.
A study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research
in 2013 showed that patients experienced improved liver
function and relief from fatty liver disease when sesamin
was mixed with schisandra fruit extract. Studies also
indicate that schisandra could treat chronic hepatitis and
benefit patients after a liver transplant.
4. May Promote Mental Performance
Improving mental clarity and performance is one of the
oldest uses of schisandra. It has been used for centuries
in Russia to promote stamina and in TCM to improve
concentration, memory, motivation, and mental health.
Caffeine can cause restlessness, nervousness, and an
irregular heartbeat. Schisandra, on the other hand, has
the opposite effect and can make you feel calmer while
fighting fatigue.
A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology
in 2013 suggested that schisandra fruit extract may be
useful in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimers
disease. Studies also link schisandra consumption to
protection against psychiatric and neurological disorders
like depression, neurosis, anxiety, schizophrenia, and
alcoholism.
5. May Protect the Skin
Schisandra may work as a beauty tonic that is capable of
protecting the skin, including from sun or wind exposure,
dermatitis, allergic reactions, toxin accumulation, and
environmental stress. The anti-inflammatory effects in
schisandra make it possible to treat skin problems.
In one study published in the journal Molecular
Medicine Reports in 2015, researchers found that
schisandra extract inhibits ear swelling through the
reduction of the inflammatory skin disorder markers:
immune cell filtration, skin dermatitis, and cytokine
production.
How to Use Schisandra
Schisandra has long been used as a tonic tea. Schisandra
is also readily available in a supplement form that can be
found at most health-food stores.
Here are the ways in which schisandra is often used:
Powdered schisandra fruit or fruit extract: experts
recommend no more than 3 g of powdered schisandra
each day.
Schisandra capsules or pills: take 1 gram (g) to 3 g of
schisandra pills daily with meals.
Schisandra teas, wine, or tonic: schisandra is also
available in teas or wines. You can also make brewed
wines and teas featuring schisandra. To do this, steep
up to 3 g in hot water for 40 to 60 minutes before
consumption. For enhanced benefits, add other herbs
like turmeric, licorice root, cinnamon, or ginger.
Schisandra tincture: make schisandra tinctures with
a 1:6 ratio of water to pure dried schisandra extract.
You may be able to find an already prepared tincture.
Take 20 to 30 drops of the schisandra tincture per
day. You can split the dose twice daily, taking it with
a meal.
In summary, the reported schisandra health
benefits include supporting adrenal function, reducing
inflammation, protecting the skin, improving digestion
and liver function, and improving mental performance.
Is Schisandra Safe to Use?
Schisandra is possibly safe to consume orally, though
minor side effects may include skin rash, upset stomach,
loss of appetite, heartburn, and stomach pain. Although
no major side effects have been reported, most research
on schisandra involves animals, not humans. For this
reason, pregnant and nursing women are advised not to
take it.
Schisandra may also affect the way in which other
supplements or medications are absorbed in the body. A
study of rats that were given liver-damaging amounts of
acetaminophen found that a constituent called gomisin
had some possible liver-damage effects but would not
prevent glutathione depletion. Some studies have also
found that schisandra interacts with drugs that are used
for cancer treatment.
Schisandra impacts how drugs are processed in the
liver; therefore, it may reduce the effects of these drugs
or increase the risk of toxicity. For these reasons, it is
always best to talk to your doctor or natural-health
practitioner before using schisandra or any other herbal
treatment.36-48 n
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symptom. Patients can often see results in as little
as 14 days.
A world-renowned expert in nutritional healing,
Dr. Marchione is especially qualified to guide
patients in this revolutionary approach combining
modern science with natures foods:
A Board-Certified Medical Doctor
(Internal and Pulmonary Medicine)
Healing Patients for More Than 24 Years
Seen on Major TV Networks, including
ABC News, CBS Evening News and
NBCs Today Show.
Author and Lead Researcher in
Clinical Research Studies.
In The Food Doctor newsletter, Dr. Marchione
shares the latest clinical research on how
functional foods can heal disease. This special
report shows you some powerful healing foods
you can use today. New subscribers to The Food
Doctor can get 7 special reports FREE with an
introductory subscription.
 Miracle Phytonutrient #2:
Switch on Genes That Fight Cancer
Flavonoids are remarkable natural compounds that have a wide
range of healing effects on your body. In the test tube, flavonoids
have up to five times the antioxidant power of vitamin C. They hunt
down and absorb free radicals before they cause aging and disease.
But in the body, scientists have found flavonoids have even
more unique properties. According to breakthrough research by the
Linus Pauling Institute in Oregon, flavonoids can actually change
the way genes are expressed in the body. They cause the body to
switch on in ways that can fight or prevent cancer. Flavonoids
force the body into making enzymes that destroy the substances
that cause mutations and tumors. The scientists also say they may
trigger certain mechanisms in the body that kill cancer cells and
stop tumors from growing. But did you know that foods contain...
4,000 of these Miracle Healers!
Scientists have already discovered more than 4,000 different
flavonoids so far. Fruits and vegetables are by far the best source of
these little-known wonders. These targeted healers can help heal
multiple problems at the same timewithout side effects.
Many of these remarkable nutrients in functional foods havent
even been isolated yet. For example, youre familiar with beta-
carotene. Its the most well known of the carotenoid family of
nutrients. Others include lutein, lycopene, and beta-cryptoxanthin
to name a few. Each of these has miraculous healing powers. But
did you know that scientists have already discovered
More than 500 Different Carotenoids in Foods?
Do you see how critical it is to get a foundation of nutrients from foods? Foods give you all of the nutrients in the exact
healing proportions designed by nature.
Nutrients also can have different effects depending on how they are absorbed by your body. To show you how this
can work, lets take a look at
Miracle Phytonutrient #3:
The Fruit that Fights
Alzheimers Disease
Keeping your brain and nervous system healthy
is critical if youre planning to stay independent
in your senior years. Studies show that memory
starts to wane as early as age 25, so theres no
time to waste.
Researchers recently discovered that boysenberries
contain natural ingredients that are believed to
provide protection against Alzheimers disease.
These phytonutrients include a powerful memory
preserving flavonoid known as anthocyanins.
Boysenberries protect brain cells against a type of
stress shown to cause Alzheimers. For this reason,
the researchers believe that this fruit helps prevent
or significantly delay the onset of Alzheimers
disease.
Researchers theorize that the anthocyanins in
boysenberries preserve neuron function. They may
help brain cells communicate with one another,
thus preserving your ability to learn and remember.
If you are at risk for Alzheimers, it could be time to
add a new fruit to your diet.
See my FREE Report, Top 12 Brain-Boosting
Foods and discover other delicious ways to boost
and preserve your memory. Its Yours Free with a
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 Miracle Phytonutrient #4:
Aggressive Cancer HALTED
One type of phytonutrient found in vegetables has been
documented to reduce cancer 44% in a study by Harvard University.
These amazingly powerful nutrients are called glucosinolates.
It turns out that the real cancer-fighting agent is created when
the vegetables are chewed and digested. Then the glucosinolates
turn into a far more potent cancer fighter called isothiocyanates. In
the study, isothiocyanates stopped even the most aggressive form
of bladder cancer.
So you see, foods can have quite different reactions in the
body. Just isolating and extracting the nutrients in foods doesnt
always work. This is further evidence why functional foods should
be your first choice for healing. A supplement might only contain
glucosinolates ,which may not digest into the cancer-fighting forms
without the other components in the real food.
Get all the details on the best foods for isothiocyanates on page
11 of my new special report Everything Your Health Food Store
Wont Tell You. Its free with your introductory subscription to The
Food Doctor.
Eat Your Way Thin:
Doctor-Proven Secrets to
Melt Away Pounds and Inches
People are often tempted to overeat because theyre not getting
the nutrition they need from food. This leaves them stressed and
craving food even more. They lack the energy and vitality they would
enjoy if they ate The Food Doctor way.
Ive prepared a series of 7 special reports for new subscribers
to The Food Doctor. In these reports, I reveal new research showing
how eating certain foods can make losing weight deliciously easy.
For example, youll discover
The Fat-Burning Vitamin: This nutrient helps your
body turn fat into energy. It helps make a molecule
Miracle Phytonutrient #5:
Cut Your Arthritis Risk IN HALF
Certain types of fruits and vegetables are rich in
a powerful, yet little-known nutrient called beta-
cryptoxanthin.
This phytonutrient was shown in a medical study
of 25,000 people to cut the risk of inflammatory
arthritis in half.
A large health study following the diets of Americans
between ages 45 and 74 found that those who ate
produce high in beta-cryptoxanthin had a 50%
lower risk of arthritis.
Imagineyou might not need drugs for joint pain
because you wont have the pain in the first place!
Get full details on the delicious foods to eat to help
prevent arthritis and relieve joint pain in my special
report, Everything Your Health Food Store Wont
Tell You.
Miracle Phytonutrient #6:
Lower Blood Pressure in
Two Weeks with Candy!
A 2005 medical study found that chocolate can
significantly reduce blood pressure in just two weeks.
Italian researchers gave healthy people various
types of chocolate. They discovered one type had
a greater ability to reduce blood sugar and lower
blood pressure.
This type of chocolate contains a full range
of beneficial phytonutrients. These include
antioxidants, flavonoids, phenols, epicatechin, and
essential minerals. These nutrients make chocolate
not only tasty, but also beneficial for your heart.
Can you imagine a better way to reduce your blood
pressure? But make sure you use the right type of
chocolate. Typical chocolate in the average candy
bar wont do the job.
Get full details in a special report called,
Desserts for Defeating Heart Disease.
 that accelerates fat burning. Youll feel more pep as
you melt away the pounds. See page 3 of Everything
Your Health Food Store Wont Tell You for 14 delightful
ways to add this to your diet.
The Secret to Less-Fattening PotatoesPotatoes
have a higher glycemic index than table sugar. They can
spike your blood sugar to dangerous levels contributing
to diabetes and heart diseasenot to mention making
you fat. But two simple secrets, shown in a Swedish
study, dramatically reduce potatoes glycemic index.
Plus they can be delicious! See page 15.
Lose Weight with Nuts? Its truea research study
showed that dieters could lose more weight by adding
this nut to their low-calorie regimen. After six months,
the group eating this nut lost more weight (18%) vs.
the group not eating them (11%). The nut group also
dropped more body fat (30% vs. 20%) and reduced their
blood pressure, too (11% vs. 0%). Details on page 7.
Compare these wonderful side effects with the dangerous side
effects of some diet pills. Do you see how information like this can
be a lifesaver?
Lose Up to 50 Pounds in a Year
with Intuitive Eating
Why do so many of us find it hard to lose weight? Part of the
reason is that we eat for other reasons than being hungry. We eat to
relieve stress. We eat because were bored or upset. We eat out of
habit or for social reasons.
With The Food Doctor youll discover the secrets of intuitive
eating. Youll get in tune with your body and recognize when you
are hungry and when you are full. This helps you know what to eat
and how much to eat.
Intuitive eaters dont need to spend time thinking about how
other people view their bodies. Instead, they focus on how their body
feels and how it works. They have better self-esteem, optimism,
ability to handle stress, positive emotions and overall well-being.
Miracle Phytonutrient #7:
HALT Heart Disease
and Cancer with
TABLE SYRUP!
The antioxidant enzyme called superoxide
dismutase is a relatively new discovery. Called
S.O.D for short, this antioxidant scavenges your
body to eliminate free radicals before they can
cause aging, heart disease or cancer.
One of the best ways to get plenty of superoxide
dismutase is also a delicious treat: Its maple syrup!
If youre choosing between real maple syrup and
the typical high-fructose table syrups, consider this:
Choose pure maple syrup and get a priceless boost
of cancer-fighting, youth-preserving S.O.D free.
See page 13 of Desserts for Defeating Heart
Disease for details, plus many other delicious
superfoods.
This special report is yours free with an introductory
subscription to The Food Doctor.
Miracle Phytonutrient #8:
Macular Degeneration
Risk Cut 60%!
Lutein and zeaxanthin are two nutrients shown
to reduce the risk of age-related macular
degeneration (AMD) and cataracts.
A study by Harvard University showed that these
nutrients act like natural sunglasses to protect the
macula in the eye from sun exposure. People who
consumed the most lutein and zeaxanthin had a
60% reduced risk of AMD.
Youll find the best food sources of these
vision-protectors on page 16 of my special report
Everything Your Health Food Store Wont
Tell You.
You wont need to count calories or grams of fat, or drink weight-
loss shakes, and you certainly wont need to stop eating. Youll just
naturally recognize what your body wants.
The benefits of intuitive eating were shown in a study of 200
women presented at a meeting of the American Psychological
Association. There are many stories of people losing 50 pounds in a
year by doing this. You dont even need to deny yourself pleasures,
such as a bowl of ice cream or fried shrimp.
If this type of awareness of your body and your environment
sounds good to you, youll love the practical wisdom youll receive
every month in The Food Doctor.
Miracle Phytonutrient #9:
Miracle Phytonutrient #10:
Nutrient in Parsley
HALTS BREAST CANCER
New research shows that a compound in parsley
can stop certain breast-cancer tumor cells from
multiplying and growing.
Its a phytonutrient called apigenin.
In a recent medical study, researchers exposed
rats with breast cancer to apigenin. The rats that
were exposed to the apigenin developed fewer
tumors and experienced significant delays in tumor
formation compared to those rats that were not
exposed to this phytonutrient.
Researchers believe that this discovery is big news.

The Snack that Zaps Cholesterol,
Prevents Enlarged Prostate, Balances
Blood Sugar and Much More
It might seem illogical that you could reduce your cholesterol
by eating, but its true. Researchers discovered that pistachio nuts
and sunflower seeds contain unique phytosterols that can block
cholesterol from being absorbed into your bloodstream.
These phytosterols could also help prevent cancer and heart
disease, treat enlarged prostate, and control blood sugar in diabetics.
See my special report Five Forbidden Foods that Can Save Your Life for
other delicious choices rich in these precious phytosterols.
Researchers found that apigenin blocked new-
blood vessel formation around the tumor, thereby
delaying and even stopping the development of the
tumors. They also found that apigenin reduced the
overall number of tumors.
Apigenin is most prevalent in parsley and celery,
but it can also be found in apples, oranges, nuts
and other plant products.
Researchers say that it appears that having at least
some apigenin in the blood is important to prevent
or delay the onset of breast cancer.
Discover other delicious cancer-fighting foods in
Everything Your Health Food Store Wont Tell
You. Its yours free with a trial subscription to
The Food Doctor.

Youll also discover how you could

Avoid Artery-Clogging Plaque: This nutrient can prevent cholesterol from oxidizing. It helps deactivate
free radicals that damage cells and cause chronic diseases. See page 3.

REVERSE Heart Disease Risk Factors: In a medical study, this sweet food was shown to reduce
cholesterol by 11%. It also cut C-reactive protein, a risk factor indicated in heart attacks, cancer and
Alzheimers, by a whopping 75%! See page 14.

The Food Doctor and your free bonus reports that come with a trial subscription will keep you up to date with the latest
research on superfoods that can help you prevent and even REVERSE heart disease. For example, youll discover how
you could
 Cut Your Heart Disease Risk by up to HALF: This
nutrient protects your body from homocysteine, a cause of
heart disease and Alzheimers disease. See the 18 delicious
foods packed with this nutrient in your special reports.
Cut Heart Disease Deaths by 48%Even if You Smoke
or Dont Exercise: This snack food was shown in a
research study of 31,000 to cut the risk of dying of heart
disease almost in HALF (48%) among those who ate it five
or more times per week. This was true no matter how often
people smoked or exercised and it did not matter how old
they were. Just eat this snack and you could live three years
longer, the study suggests. Details on page 7 of my special
report, Five Forbidden Foods that Can Save Your Life.
The Snack that Could Stop a Heart Attack Before It
Starts: This nut is renowned for its natural blood-thinning
ability. It helps prevent sticky blood cells that can cause
heart attacks or strokes. In one study, eating this nut made
patients arteries 64% more flexible.
Miracle Phytonutrient #11:
Block Cancer with Mustard
We take mustard for granted, but this often-ignored spice con-
tains special polysaccharides that can help prevent cancer. Canadian
researchers have shown it to be effective in preventing colon cancer,
the third-most common type. Researchers showed mustard actually
blocked the cellular changes that trigger cancer. Lab animals had a 60%
decrease in precancerous lesions that lead to cancer. The best type: Use
mustard seed itself. The white seeds are best. Mustard greens are also
an excellent choice.
Imaginereducing your risk of cancer up to 60% with just one
food. Add a couple more of these cancer-fighting foods to your diet and
you could do a lot to protect yourself. And each food is also delicious. For
example, youll discover
Cooking Oil Stops Breast Cancer: A study published in the
Annals of Oncology showed that a compound in this cooking
oil blocks the expression of a gene known to develop into
breast cancer. Just a simple switch to this cooking oil and
you could cut your whole familys cancer risk. See page 18.
Foods Proven to
Cut Cholesterol 30%
Reduction Similar to Statin
Drugs, Researchers Say
Canadian researchers have shown that foods can
lower cholesterol to the same degree that statin
drugs can.
The study by the University of Toronto showed that
these foods could lower cholesterol 30%nearly
the same as statin drugs (33%).
See page 13 of my special report Everything Your
Health Food Store Wont Tell You for 10 great
food choices and details on this breakthrough.
Lower Cholesterol in 14 Days
A second research study showed that adding this
snack food to your diet can reduce your cholesterol
in just two weeks. Details on page 7 of Five
Forbidden Foods that Can Save Your Life.
The Chocolate that
Works Like Opium
to Relieve Pain
Researchers have shown that chocolate is a
psychoactive food that helps release endorphins,
the bodys natural painkillers.
Chocolate (and cocoa) are made from the seeds
of the tropical cacao tree. These seeds have
nutrients that can work like opiates to help relieve
even chronic long-term pain.
Dont try just any kind of chocolate if you
want results.
See my special report, Everything Your Health
Food Store Wont Tell You, for the kind I
recommend that has the most pain-relieving
cocoa phenols.

Why Red Meat Doesnt Raise Your Cancer
Risk: A new study reveals that its not the
red meat itself, but the way its cooked that
could increase cancer risk. See page 17 for
the healthiest ways to cook and enjoy beef.
How to Shield Your Cells Against Cancer:
This vitamin could protect your cells DNA
against damage which can cause cancer. 12
great food choices on page 5.
Find Miracle Healing Foods
for Almost Every Condition
In my special report, Everything Your Health Food
Store Wont Tell You, youll discover how foods can be
miracle medicine for virtually any condition
PMS: This nutrient is noted for its ability to
prevent premenstrual syndrome. See page 4.
Prostate: This nutrient is essential for a
healthy prostate. It is shown to increase
sperm production and supercharge your
white blood cells to boost your overall im-
munity. Plus youll find 10 more great food
sources on page 9 of your special report.
Urinary Tract Problems: This berry is a
proven healer of urinary symptoms. It con-
tains a unique sugar that blocks infections.
See page 10.
Diabetes: This member of the bean family
has been used for more than 8,000 years.
It has been found in archeological sites in
the Middle East. Just a one-cup serving has
been shown to normalize blood sugar levels.
See page 12.
Menstrual Cramps: This delicious herbal
tea has an amino acid called glycine that
could relieve muscle spasms and soothe the
nerves. It can give quick relief for stomach
upsets or menstrual problems. See page 13.
Miracle Phytonutrient #12:
The Delicious Fruit that Burns Belly Fat,
Fights Heart Disease, and Soothes Arthritis Pain
New research shows that cherries are loaded with phytonutrients
that reduce risk factors for heart disease. Cherries are rich in
healing phytonutrients such as cyanidin and peonidin. These
nutrients are shown to have powerful antioxidant and anti-
inflammatory effects.
One type of cherries is shown to be particularly powerful: tart
cherries.
Lower Your Cholesterol and Banish Belly Fat
According to studies from the University of Michigan, cherries
help reduce multiple risk factors for heart disease. Animals fed
cherry-rich diets had significantly lower total blood cholesterol
levels and reduced triglycerides (fatty acids). Cherries were
shown to reduce C-reactive protein and other markers of
inflammation by up to 36%.
This suggests that cherries may help keep your blood vessels free
of plaque that can contribute to serious heart complications. The
mice that were eating the cherry diets had a 65% reduction in
early deathlikely due to improved cardiovascular health.
In another study, University of Michigan researchers found that
animals fed a cherry-enriched diet saw reduced total body
weight and fat by 14 percent, in particular the belly fat that is
most often associated with heart disease risk.
Delicious Relief for Arthritis and Joint Pain
Cherries also have remarkable anti-inflammatory benefits that
can help you relieve the joint pain of arthritis. Cherries are also
shown to reduce uric acid levels that can cause painful joints
and gout. In fact, a new study shows that drinking tart cherry
juice helps runners recover more quickly and effectively from
post-race pain.
Research Confirms Whole Foods Have
MORE HEALING POWER
New research shows how cherries unique compounds deliver
more healing power together than isolated. In a new study from
the University of Michigan, researchers isolated individual cherry
phytonutrients and tested the antioxidant power alone, or paired
together. They found that the whole was greater than the sum
of its parts.
This research tells a powerful whole fruit story theres
something about the unique array of compounds in a fruit that is
vital for the full health potential, said E. Mitchell Seymour, PhD,
research scientist at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular
Center and one of the study co-authors. If you pull out any of
the phytonutrients to stand on its own, you simply wont get the
same power as the full combination you find in whole cherries.
 Fatigue: These mushrooms are rich in a nutrient
that can help you overcome feeling tired, weak, and
FREE HEALING RECIPE
unmotivated, or not thinking on all cylinders. It can THE FOOD DOCTORS
also protect you against congestive heart failure. See
page 3 for 12 more delicious ways to get it.
SPECIALTY SOUP
This delicious soup is packed with ingredients
Osteoporosis: This scrumptious food is rich in a shown in clinical studies to relieve joint pain,
nutrient that essentially helps your bones absorb prevent cancer and heart disease, reduce blood
calcium. It could help you prevent osteoporosis. See sugar and prevent memory loss.
page 3. Ingredients:
1 onion 1 tsp. ground
Cataracts and Macular Degeneration: This vitamin 2 carrots turmeric
can be used therapeutically to slow the two biggest 2 celery sticks 1 Tbsp. grated
causes of vision loss. Page 3 lists 13 delicious foods 3 medium-sized gingerroot
rich in this nutrient. potatoes 1/8 tsp.
4 medium-sized cayenne pepper
Get your copy of Everything Your Health Food Store Wont tomatoes tsp. curry powder
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chickpeas of saffron
5 cups vegetable 1 bay leaf
stock 1 Tbsp.
1 tsp. ground fresh-squeezed
cinnamon lemon juice

Why Foods Can Heal You Far Preparation:

Better than Synthetic Vitamins
In a study reported in Cancer Research, researchers gave
lab rats several types of food that contained lycopene. Other
rats received the substance via supplements. Those taking the
supplements had no major reduction in tumor growth, but those
eating the foods did.
This study suggests that whole foods contain many other
phytochemicals that work together with lycopene in an anti-
cancer way. Is this because the lycopene was altered when
the supplements were made or because foods contained
other miracle healers that work with lycopene? Scientists still
dont know. But we do know this: the food worked and the
supplements didnt.
Its one thing to eat a nutrient; how your body absorbs and
uses it is another. Thats why real foods often have many times
the real healing power compared to an equal amount of synthetic
vitamins. And thats why foods should be the foundation of
your healing regimen. In foods you get a spectrum of natural
nutrients which work together to heal and protect you.
1. Dice celery, onion and potatoes. Peel and dice
carrots. Dice tomatoes, remove seeds.
2. Pour 1 cups of the veggie stock into large
saucepan. Add onions and simmer for a few
minutes.
3. While onions are simmering, deal with the
spices. Mix in the cinnamon, curry, turmeric,
cayenne, and ginger and add 2 Tbsp. of the
vegetable stock. Mix well.
4. Add this mix to the onions and stock already
being heated.
5. Add the rest of your veggie stock to the onion
and stock mix and let soup return to boil. Stir,
then cover and heat.
6. After 5 minutes, add the potatoes, tomatoes,
celery, and carrots and allow it to simmer in
the covered saucepan for 2030 minutes or
until carrots and celery are tender.
7. Pour in the chickpeas, black pepper,
saffron,and fresh-squeezed lemon juice and
heat thoroughly before serving.
8. Enjoy!
This is just one of 30 delicious, healing recipes youll
receive in The Doctors Cookbook: Lifesaving
Recipes That Will Blow Your Taste Buds Away.
 Secrets of the Most Powerful Healing Foods
Health food is big business these days. You have a huge array of choices. But which foods and supplements are
best? Which ones should you absolutely buy? What health foods give you the best value for your money? Even if you
had an unlimited budget there are still too many choices and you have only so much time (and room in your stomach).

Too many critical health issues are getting lost in the noise about health foods. Thats why The Food Doctor helps
you sort through the hype and tell the myths from the facts.

Miracle Phytonutrient #13:

REVERSE Age-Related Degeneration of the Brain!
Extensive research has shown that berries have powerful effects to delay and even help reverse the aging process
of the brain. It is believed that the nutrients in berries can prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimers. Some of the
key phytonutrients in berries are called anthocyanins. These are remarkable brain-boosting chemicals that can help
you preserve your memory and clear up an occasional case of brain fog. Get the detail on my four favorite types of
berries in my special report, Top 12 Brain-Boosting Foods.

In this report, youll discover how to...

Slow Your Brains Aging Process: This delicious treat is loaded with procyanidins that prevent oxidation
and inflammationtwo conditions that cause the brains aging process. See page 2.

Slow Mental Decline 90%: These types of fish were shown in a 2005 study to slow the rate of mental
decline 10% per year. Over the years, this could slow the rate of decline 90% over what it could have been
if these fish werent consumed. Details on the delicious types of memory-preserving fish on page 5.

Prevent Symptoms of Alzheimers: This drink contains the miraculous antioxidant known as EGCG. It
helps protect the brain and lower the amount of plaque that builds up in the brain in Alzheimers patients.
See page 4.

Boost Memory 37% with this Superfood: A Canadian study shows that people aged 60 to 82 improved
their memories 37% just by eating this grain. It is believed that the grain boosts a brain chemical called
acetylcholine that helps brain cells communicate with one another. See page 6.

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 Miracle Phytonutrient #14:
The Indian Secret for
Relieving Joint Pain
Chances are good that you have a powerful pain blocker in
your spice cabinet right now. Its active ingredient is curcumin.
A remarkable finding at Cornell University shows that
curcumin blocks the COX-2 enzyme that plays a role in
causing pain.The new high-priced pain-relieving prescription
drugs do the same thing, but the drugs can have risky side
effects. Natural physicians prescribe this spice to treat
rheumatoid arthritis.
Imagine if you could substantially relieve your pain just by
adding a delicious spice to your cooking! See my special report,
Top 10 Pain-Relieving Foods for details. Its yours FREE with a
trial subscription to The Food Doctor.
In this special report, youll also discover
Fish that Cut Migraines in HalfThese three types
of fish contain a unique vitamin-like substance. Its
a powerful antioxidant that helps your cells produce
energy. A study by the American Academy of Neurology
shows this miraculous sub-stance could help patients
cut the frequency of their migraine headaches in half!
The Mexican Miracle for Arthritis Pain: Three studies
show this delicious food is effective at reducing arthritis
damage and improving painful symptoms.
A Toothache Remedy in Fruit: Squeeze the juice of
this fruit on your aching tooth every 15 minutes and you
could eliminate your pain. As a bonus, it helps keep your
teeth white.
Backache Relief with a Delicious Spice: This spice
has been used for thousands of years as a natural anti-
inflammatory. It helps relieve the muscle aches, and
tension of back pain. Try using the spice fresh or in powder formeven drop it in your afternoon tea to reduce
the pain in your back or joints.
Delicious Juice that Relieves Heartburn: This tropical fruit is not only a treat, it helps negate the painful
effects of heartburn. Just eat the fruit or drink the juice and watch your heartburn start to ease up. The fruit
contains three amazing enzymes that promote the proper digestion of protein, fat and carbs. Instead of relying
on the Purple Pill just add this delicious fruit to your food choices.
Miracle Phytonutrient #15:
Fight Artery Plaque and
Cholesterol with TOMATOES
New research shows that tomatoes are rich in a
nutrient that can help prevent vascular diseases.
It does so by lowering cholesterol and fat in
the blood.
Vascular diseases are those that affect the bodys
blood vessels. They are often serious and include
arteriosclerosis, which involves thickened and
stiffened arteries that block blood flow to the heart
and brain, as in a heart attack or a stroke.
Scientists have found a particular nutrient within
tomatoes that could help stop vascular disease
from developing in the first place. Its called
9-oxo-octadecadienoic.
New research shows that 9-oxo-octadecadienoic
has remarkable ability to help the body
normalize fats in the blood, such as cholesterol
or triglycerides. These blood fats pave the way
for vascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis.
To prevent such major complications, you must
prevent an increased build-up of lipids.
Since cooked tomatoes (like tomato sauce) are
known to have higher levels of lycopene, the same
could be true of 9-oxo-octadecadienoic. So, when
choosing between a cream sauce or tomato sauce
on your pasta, there is one clear frontrunner.
For delicious ways to prepare tomatoes, including
my Sun-Dried Tomato and Oregano Dressing
Recipe, please see The Doctors Cookbook:
Lifesaving Recipes that Will Blow Your
Taste Buds Away. Its yours FREE with a trial
subscription to The Food Doctor.
 Discover all of these natural wonders and more in my special
report, Top 10 Pain-Relieving Foods for details. Its yours FREE with
a trial subscription to The Food Doctor.
Discover Delicious, Life-Saving
Foods You Didnt Know Existed
Each month in The Food Doctor, Ill bring you new and delightful
ways to enjoy natures delicious healing bounty. Youll discover
remarkable superfoods with many times the healing power of
typical foods you may be eating now. For example, youll discover
how you could
Get 200 Times MORE Cancer-Fighting Power with
Tangerine Tomatoes: Tangerine Tomatoes are a little-
known species, distinctive for their orange color. This type
actually has a better form of the precious nutrient lycopene
than red tomatoes do. Lycopene is particularly effective
in fighting breast and prostate cancer, ovarian cancer,
cervical cancer, and colon cancer. It also can treat and
prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetes, and
more. A new study from the Journal of Agriculture and Food
Chemistry showed that people eating tangerine tomatoes
in tomato sauce absorbed 200 times more lycopene than
those eating regular tomatoes.
Prevent DNA DamageEven in Smokerswith
Watercress: Researchers looked at 60 adults who did not
have cancer, but half of whom smoked cigarettes. People
who ate watercress had more antioxidants in their body
and much less DNA damage after eating watercress for
just eight weeks. The protection for smokers was even
more pronounced.
REVERSE Artery Plaque with Natto: This Japanese
fermented soy food is shown to help reduce and prevent
the blood clotting that can cause stroke and heart attacks.
Its rich in vitamin K and also has a powerful isoflavone
called genistein. that holds potential anticancer properties.
Genistein has been shown in a solid clinical study to cut
hot flashes by 45%.
Build Stronger Bones and Thicker Hair with Swiss Chard:
Instead of spinach, enjoy this remarkably nutritious leafy
green vegetable. It has been known to help both women
Miracle Phytonutrient #16:
Protecting Your Memory
with PEPPERMINT
Are you starting to forget things? Remember this
word: luteolin.
Luteolin is a powerful phytonutrient shown to stop
age-related inflammation in the brain. It is shown
to prevent memory loss by stopping the release of
inflammatory molecules in the brain, according to
a new study at the University of Illinois.
One plant that is rich in luteolin is peppermint.
This new study suggests that luteolin improves
cognitive health by acting directly on immune cells
in the brain to significantly reduce the amount of
inflammation that occurs.
A Nutrient Shield for Brain Cells
In the study, brain cells were exposed to bacteria
that produced inflammatory molecules that could
kill neurons. However, if the brain cells were
exposed to luteolin before they encountered the
bacteria, they lived! Luteolin was preventing
inflammation.
Later, researchers tested this idea on mice
that were fed either a control diet or a luteolin-
supplemented diet for four weeks. The researchers
assessed their spatial memory and measured levels
of inflammatory markers in the hippocampusa
brain region that is vital to memory.
Normally, older mice show higher levels of
inflammation. However, older mice that were on
the luteolin-supplemented diet fared better on the
learning and memory task than the others did.
Also, levels of inflammation in their brains were
comparable to the younger mice.
So, if youd like to protect your precious brain
cells and preserve your memory, reach for some
peppermint tea.
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 and men get thicker, more lustrous hair. This vegetable
is chock-full of nutrients. One cup of boiled Swiss chard
gives you 715% of your daily requirement of vitamin K, a
nutrient known to help build strong bones. Swiss chard is
also packed with 110% of a days requirement for vitamin
A; 53% of vitamin C; 37% of magnesium; plus a range of
other important vitamins and minerals.
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Secrets to Get the
Best Value for Your Food Dollar
Is Organic Food Worth the Extra Money? A study
published in the Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry
shows that berries and corn grown organically contained
much higher levels of polyphenols than those grown
conventionally. Researchers suggest that organic produce
contains much higher levels of antioxidants. And this is
just the nutrition sideit doesnt mention toxic pesticides,
fungicides, and herbicides found in conventional
produceor that organic food just tastes better!
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Heres how you can avoid the high cost of supermarket
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Good News About Red Meat: You dont need to exist
only on rabbit food. Lean red meat can be healthy. A
study in the Journal of Nutrition showed that lean red
meat did not increase oxidative stress and inflammation
in the bodythe two major culprits in heart disease and
diabetes. So you dont need to feel guilty about that extra
steak last week.
I also have a new report called The Smart Shoppers Guide to Organic Food. It shows you the foods you absolutely must
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Ill also clue you in to some of the deceptions and hazards lurking in the shelves of your supermarket. For example, did
you know that
Miracle Phytonutrient #17:
The Prostate Protecting
Power of POMEGRANATES
Research shows that pomegranate juice may be an
effective tool in battling prostate cancer.
Pomegranates are rich in phenols, plant chemicals
that have powerful healing effects on the body.
A clinical study at UCLA looked at 50 men who had
aggressive forms prostate cancer. All had gone
through surgery or radiation but their levels of
prostate-specific antigens (PSAs) continued to
increase after surgery, which is an indication that
the disease remains.
The mens PSA levels were quickly doubling,
which translates into a fast-growing cancer. The
faster PSA levels double, the less likely the patient
will survive the cancer.
So, in this rather dire situation, the men drank one
8-ounce glass of pomegranate juice a day. Almost
right away, their conditions started improving.
They went from PSA levels doubling in 15 months
to doubling in 54 months. This means that the juice
dramatically slowed down the rate at which PSA
levels were rising, thus creating a much better
possibility that each man would survive the cancer.
Though preliminary, the study raises hope that
prostate cancer may be treated naturally by the
pomegranate. More research is underway, but you
dont need to wait to enjoy pomegranates.
Pomegranates are also shown to have remarkable
healing benefits for your heart. Researchers call
pomegranate juice an artery-healing nectar
thanks to its powerful antioxidant properties.
 Four Out of Every 10
Packaged Products Contain
Artery-Clogging Trans Fats
And you cant always tell the trans fats from the label. For
example, did you know that the FDA allows anything below 0.5
g of trans fat to say No Trans Fat? This amount can add up
quickly if its a regular food in your familys diet.
The Food Doctor will help you eliminate these poisons
and find the healthiest foods and best values for your
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Avocados
HALT Headaches
If you suffer from headaches, especially migraines,
you may want to reach for the guacamole.
Thats because avocados are rich in an essential
mineral that has been shown to lessen the
frequency and severity of migraine headaches.
Avocados are just one of 15 delicious choices rich
in this headache-relieving mineral.

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Food manufacturers claims and the truth arent always the
same. The Food Doctor has exposed foods such as so-called fresh
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fillersbanana chips fried in saturated fat. We expose these pretenders and name the brands so you can avoid them.

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Of 27,000 Products Reviewed, a Whopping 77%

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