Alternative Medicine - July/August 2014

SUPER SLEEP: TRY BERRIES AND CHERRIES TO REST BETTER ALTERNATIVEMEDICINE.COM

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NEW POTLUCK DISHES TO BRING TO THE TABLE

JUST ADD CINNAMON!

TIPS TO EASE

Joint Pain MEDITATE YOUR WAY TO HEALTHIER LIVING

FARMERS’ MARKET

Fresh TRENDING: Local Foods 3 Easy Farmers’ Market Recipes

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Features: 40 MEDICAL COEXISTENCE

Many equate the term traditional medicine with the current Western medical model but are not aware that Western medicine has only existed for two centuries. Traditional medicines have survived for thousands of years. Can they coexist?

44 MIND-BODY DNA

If you haven’t considered meditation for optimal longterm physical and mental wellness, think again. Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, tells us why we should explore meditation’s extensive health benefits.

48 YOU ARE ENERGY, PERSONIFIED

Our bodies are nothing more than a conglomeration of dynamic force fields full of boundless pulsating energy.

Learn how to fuel your body to maximize your lifetime energy potential.

COMMITTED IS YOUR STATE TO LOCAL FOODS? 54 HOW

There’s a direct relationship among our food, environment, genetics, and health. Learn why eating local is the best choice for you, your family, and your community.

58 RIPE FOR THE SLEEPING

Sleep issues are an epidemic in America. Discover these superfoods that will help you get a great night’s sleep.

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To promote cognitive function, recommend Cognizin.* Cognizin® is a patented form of citicoline, the brain-health nutrient known to increase neurotransmitter levels, mental energy and cell membrane integrity.* This neural activity supports concentration, focus and recall, which provides your patients with an effective way to promote cognitive functioning as they age.* Cognizin is also pure, vegetarian and allergen-free. When patients need to stay alert and focused throughout the day and combat the normal effects of aging on cognition, recommend supplements containing Cognizin.*

Follow Cognizin®

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Look for Cognizin® Citicoline in these fine brands.

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In every issue:

01 IN THE KNOW NOW 06 PUBLISHER’S LETTER 10 HEALTH NEWS & TIPS Stay in the game with the latest in alternative health news.

22 EDITOR’S PICKS Find a way to keep healthy with our favorite supplements, oils, and products of the season.

24 THE BIG PICTURE: Playing the Name-Game 26 CONDITION SPOTLIGHT: Don’t Let Joint Pain Slow You Down Take control of your arthritis with these natural remedies.

30 CONDITION SPOTLIGHT: Resveratrol Resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in many berries and plants, is said to have all-over body healing proper ties. Find out how it could help you.

32 QUICK NUTRITION: Potlucks with Pizzazz Don’t fall behind on the same old buffet line. Try these ideas and recipes for a fun and healthy potluck party this summer.

37 QUICK NUTRITION: Simply Cinnamon Turn here to learn about the healing powers of cinnamon.

64 WELLNESS JUNKIE This month we asked our Wellness Junkies about the effects of stress on their lives.

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Energy Healing: Discover Your Energetic Self

GREAT GREENS!

OMEGA-3 MYTHS: KNOW THE TRUTH

Summer Inflammation:

2 BEST DETOX AGENTS

TURN OFF THE HEAT

STOP STRUGGLING WITH PMS: DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

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Summer

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ippee! Summer is here!

This is my favorite time of the year. I don’t think it can ever be too hot, and we can never get too much sunshine or too many fresh fruits and vegetables. Yep—by far, I like summertime the best.

I know that not everyone agrees with me about summer. I suspect those in Texas, Arizona, and other hotter parts of the country might tire of 100-degree-plus days, and many desperately hope for rain. My grandfather used to say that what he disliked most about hot days is that you can only remove so many clothes—but in the cold weather, you can always add another sweater or blanket. He may have been right, but I’ll still take the heat any day.

Summer is also a time that I can survive simply on the food I grow in my own backyard (other than dairy products because my suburban community allows residents to own chickens but not cows). Although my garden is only a few hundred square feet, I grow an abundance of strawberries, raspberries, peas, beans, spinach, lettuce, squash, peppers, and—of course—several variet-

ies of tomatoes. And what I don’t grow in my garden, I can easily find at the local farmers’ market. With the exception of a few fruits, I hardly ever need to purchase produce at the supermarket in the summer. This means I can eat healthier, be sure my foods are GMO-free, and save money.

What else is great about summer?

It’s the perfect season for communities to join together to sponsor local events. Festivals, block parties, reunions, and other celebrations are a great way to enjoy time with family and friends. Whether a local community event or your annual state fair, you can probably find an event almost every weekend within a short drive of your home.

So get out and enjoy the warm summer days! We have already passed the summer solstice, and we continue to approach fall. The clock is ticking!

Dick Benson PUBLISHER