Archive for April, 2011
Are you ready to finally jump out of bed every morning with exuberant energy that keeps going all day long with no afternoon slump and no need for caffeine? And then sleep like a baby every night without tossing and turning or waking up at 3 AM unable to go back to sleep?
The first key to reclaiming your energy is figuring out what is causing the problem. One of the most common modern dis-eases that zap your energy is adrenal dysfunction. Read below to find out if you have it and how you can heal your adrenals using very specific nutritional protocols.
The symptoms of adrenal exhaustion include:
Fatigue (extreme)
Depression ( due to hormonal imbalance)
Insomnia (the body may produce adrenaline in adrenal exhaustion in an attempt to compensate for low cortisol, which leads to insomnia)
Slump in energy in the afternoons
Body aches
Increased chemical sensitivity
“New” allergies
Anxiety
Increased susceptibility to infections
Stomach problems/Constipation/Diarrhea
Accumulation of excess fat in the belly or torso
Craving for salty foods and sweets
Reproductive hormone imbalance symptoms
Thyroid dysfunction ( increased levels of cortisol block the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
Test your salivary cortisol and DHEA using a simple adrenal hormone test kit. You will need to collect a sample of your saliva during the times listed below. Buy your test kit here: Metametrix Adrenal $197
Adrenal Stress Metametrix Kit (measures cortisol and DHEA)
Receive test results within 5 business days
• Morning Cortisol (7:00 – 8:00 AM)
• Noon Cortisol (11:00 – 12:00 PM)
• Afternoon Cortisol (4:00 – 5:00 PM)
• Nighttime Cortisol (11:00 – 11:59PM)
See a sample adrenal test result
You will need to mail your samples to the testing lab for analysis. When you receive the results of your lab test, here is how to interpret the information. Scroll down to learn how to intelligently read your lab test results and how to choose which supplements you need for your adrenals:
If your total cortisol is less than 23 and/or greater than 85 then you need a pregnenolone supplement.
Week 1: 50 mg/day
Week 2 – 6: 30 mg/day
Week 7: 20 mg/day
Week 8 & 9: 10 mg/day
Week 10: None
Retest your levels after 10 weeks!
If your DHEA is less than 7 ng/ml then you need a DHEA supplement.
(Note: Although the reference range for salivary DHEA is 2 to 10 ng/ml, the ideal
optimal range is 7.0 to 8.0 ng/ml. If you are over the age of 25, it is very likely that your DHEA levels will be decreased. For children under age 14 or who have not reached puberty, it is normal and healthy to have low DHEA levels.)
DHEA Protocol
Guidelines
The recommended dose varies from 17 mg – 50 mg per day depending on your age, sex, and current DHEA levels.
Females:
Week 1: Use 25 mg A.M. only
Week 2: Use 10 mg twice daily thereafter
Males
Week 1: Use 50 mg A.M. only
Week 2: Use 20 mg twice daily
Week 3 and beyond: Use 10 mg twice a day thereafter.
Possible Side Effects include: headaches, light headedness, stomach discomfort,
acne, breast tenderness, excess mucous, female menstrual spotting.
Alternative Protocol in the event of side effects:
In the event patient experiences any of the above side effects it is recommended to
decrease the dose to 1 drop twice a day and gradually titrate up to the optimal dosage.
Are your cortisol levels elevated at specific times of day or night?
If your morning cortisol is elevated
• This could be caused by eating a high-glycemic (high sugar) meal before bedtime.
• This could be caused by 3rd shift occupation (nighttime job) resulting in a circadian reversal.
• This might also be caused by a parasitic infection (check for monocytes > 7 and eosinophils >3).
Elevated cortisols should be treated with Phosphorylated Serine in MentalSharp.
A common dose is 1 dropperful 20 to 30 minutes before each of the elevated cortisols. For
example, if the morning and evening cortisols are elevated then one dropperful should be
taken 20 to 30 minutes before morning cortisol time (7:00 – 8:00 AM) and 20 to 30
minutes before evening cortisol time (11:00 – 11:59PM)
Are your individual cortisols too low?
If yes, then you need ADR Formula from Pure Encapsulations. This product contain licorice, adaptogenic herbs, and adrenal cortex extract.
• If individual cortisol levels are less than 5 nM, nutritional supplementation is likely to NOT be fully
effective because your problem has progressed to a condition that can be life-threatening if not immediately treated. In these cases a prescription of hydrocortisone may be indicated. You will have to visit a medical doctor for hydrocortisone, or if you live in Arizona you can seek out a Naturopathic practitioner, or in New Mexico you can seek out an Acupuncturist with an extended scope of practice that includes prescription drugs.
Cortisol Prescription Protocol
Cortisol prescription doses that usually augments to physiological levels include the
following:
Morning dose – 10 to 15 mg
This dose should be taken between 6AM to 7AM with homemade raw, gluten free “Ritz” crackers and unfluoridated water.
Noon dose – 7.5 – 10 mg
This dose should be taken between 10AM to 11AM with raw, gluten free “Ritz” crackers and unfluoridated water.
Afternoon dose – 5 mg or less
This dose should be taken between 3PM to 4PM with raw, gluten free “Ritz” crackers and unfluoridated water.
Prescription Cortisol and/or Licorice should NOT be used for depressed evening cortisol! Low evening cortisol is what you want! 
Makes 1 quart
4 over-ripe bananas
2 tablespoons coconut oil Buy Here
1 1/2 cups raw milk or almond milk
¼ cup Chocolate Green Superfood Powder Buy Here
2 tablespoons Longevity Maca Buy Here
Maca is a traditional plant common to the Andes mountains that has been used for centuries to enhance fertility, improve sexual function, improve energy and more. Maca (aka Lepidium Peruvianum and Lepidium meyenii) belongs to the mustard family and is considered an adaptogen-helping us to adapt to a variety of stressors.
A systematic review was done to assess the clinical evidence for or against the efficacy of maca for sexual dysfunction. The review included only randomized clinical trials comparing maca to a placebo in men or women with sexual dysfunction.4 Four randomized controlled trials (RCT) met the inclusion criteria. Two of these trials suggested a positive effect of maca on sexual dysfunction or libido in menopausal women or adult. One other RCT did not show effect of maca in cyclists with sexual dysfunction. The fourth study showed significant effects of maca in men with erectile dysfunction .
While the “scientific” evidence is limited, there does appear to be some effectiveness of maca in improving sexual function.
1 scoop Econugenics MycoPhyto Complex Powder Buy Here 
5 – 6 drops of dark chocolate flavored stevia extract Buy Here
1. Blend the bananas and the coconut butter in a food processor or blender. While processor is still running, add the remaining ingredients.
2. Depending on the size of the bananas, this will make up to 4 cups of liquid. Add more milk if necessary to make one-quart of liquid. Pour the mixture into baking sheets or ice-cube trays and freeze until solid.
3. If using baking sheets, cut the frozen mixture into squares; if using ice-cube trays just pop out the cubes. Place frozen pieces back into blender or food processor and blend until homogenized. Serve immediately.
Just Stay: An Inspirational Story!
A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside.
“Your son is here,” she said to the old man.
She had to repeat the words several times before the
patient’s eyes opened.
Heavily sedated because of the pain of his heart attack, he
dimly saw the young uniformed Marine standing outside the
oxygen tent. He reached out his hand.
The Marine wrapped his toughened fingers around the old man’s
limp ones, squeezing a message of love and encouragement.
The nurse brought a chair so that the Marine could sit
beside the bed.
All through the night the young Marine sat there in the
poorly lighted ward, holding the old man’s hand and… Read More
Breakfast Smoothie for Beautiful Skin
1 Cup Organic Frozen Cherries
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil Buy Here
1 Scoop Chocolate Amazing Meal Buy Here 
1 tsp Vital Nutrients Whole Fiber Fusion Buy Here
1 tsp Longevity Maca Powder Buy Here 
3 tsp ManukaMed Manuka Honey Buy Here 
Ten Treasures 1 oz Buy Here
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Dietary Supplement
Ingredients
Rehmannia root (prepared), White peony root, Dong quai root, Poria, Astragalus root, White atractylodes rhizome, Sichuan lovage rhizome, Chinese cinnamon bark, White Asian ginseng root, Black jujube fruit, Chinese licorice root (honey-fried), White Asian ginseng tail, Dried ginger rhizome.
Recommended Adult Dosage
10-20 drops, 2-3 times daily
Shake well before every use.
Keep tightly capped, and out of direct sunlight.
Store at room temperature.
Only the finest hand-selected Chinese herbs are used. Rigorous manufacturing standards are applied at each stage of production.
Dear friend,
I am writing this to you right after doing an invigorating 2-hour yoga practice, and I feel AMAZING! During the hours following my daily yoga practice, I am always in my creative and productive flow in which I am able to get a lot done at the computer without having any neck or back strain, or “computer vision.” Tight hamstrings and sciatic pain aren’t even an option because I’m sitting on the floor in lotus position. After I write this message to you, I’m going to go hiking and watch the sunset.
I’m telling you this because life has not always been like this for me.
As many of you may already know, I suffered for YEARS with chronic health problems, including horrible migraine headaches, allergies, painful and itchy skin rashes, waking up in the mornings with a swollen face and swollen eyelids, tiredness and fatigue, difficulty concentrating, anxiety and panic attacks, candida/yeast infections, bladder infections, asthma attacks, poor muscle tone, and a whole list of other “vague” symptoms. I managed to make straight A’s throughout high school and college, but by 3 PM every day in high school I was EXHAUSTED, and in college I would literally get so ill that I would wake up in the middle of the night and vomit.
The doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. All they wanted to do was prescribe drugs — anti-depressants, birth control pills, an inhaler for the asthma. One doctor said the migraine headaches were caused by a vertebrae in my neck being out of place, while another doctor thought it was caused by a pain reliever deficiency. A chiropractor said all my problems were caused by one leg being shorter than the other.
I tried many things, including a strict vegan diet, but NOTHING worked to get rid of all the symptoms that I suffered from.
Finally while I was in graduate school working on my degree in Asian Medicine (AKA Chinese Medicine, Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Herbology, or whatever you want to call it), the answers began to unfold. Within just a few short weeks, I was able to eliminate ALL of the health problems I was having.
Jamie’s Healthy Deviled Eggs Recipe
4 servings:
8 medium pasture-raised eggs
- Nutritional Yeast Flakes
1 tbsp dulse flakes
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp paprika
Black pepper
Boil the eggs. Then cool under cold, running water. Remove shells and slice each egg in half. Scoop out the yolks and transfer yolks to a mixing bowl. Mix with nutritional yeast, dulse, paprika, and mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste. Then transfer the egg yolk mixture back into the egg whites. Serve on a bed of mixed greens with fresh, sliced heirloom tomatoes.
What if there was a simple, natural way to prevent loss of muscle mass and muscle function as you get older, while simultaneously also keeping your brain sharp? Would you do it, or would you prefer to allow your muscles and brain to just shrivel up as you age while all your friends who are taking advantage of this safe and natural “remedy” keep their muscle tone, athletic abilities, and mental acuity?
Well, what if I told you that such a safe and natural “remedy” exists, but few people know about it because it’s not a pharmaceutical drug that can be patented, marketed to doctors, advertised during the Superbowl, and sold to the masses like a pain pill or a sleeping drug? As you probably gathered by the title of this post, this “remedy” does exist in the form of a simple nutrient.
Cutting-edge research in the field of anti-aging and longevity has discovered that carnosine, a multifunctional dipeptide composed of two amino acids called beta-alanine and L-histidineprotects, protects muscle and nerve cells from senescence (biological aging and shortening of telomeres in your chromosomes). Carnosine is most abundant in nerve and muscle cells, which are actually the longest living cells in the body. Muscle levels of carnosine correlate with the maximum lifespans of animals, meaning that the higher the level of carnosine in an animal’s muscle tissue, the longer the animal lives. We get carnosine in our food by eating meat, so vegetarians and vegans will become deficient in carnosine if they do not supplement their diet with a carnosine supplement.
A real-deal nutrient for longevity, carnosine also has the ability to suppress formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and reactive oxygen species (ROS). AGEs and ROS are the main causes of metabolic dysfunction and oxidative stress that can lead to the health problems that are associated with getting older. We now know that carnosine levels decline with age. Muscle levels of carnosine decline 63% from age 10 to age 70, which is one reason why we can see age-related decline in muscle mass and function. Carnosine supplementation can halt this decline, keeping your muscles as strong and healthy at age 70 as they were in your twenties!
Since carnosine acts as a pH buffer, it can protect muscle cell membranes from oxidation under the acidic conditions of muscular exertion (AKA exercise — which you should optimally be doing 6 days a week). Carnosine enables the heart muscle to contract more efficiently through by enhancing calcium response in the cells of the heart itself.
Longevity research has found that aging causes irreversible damage to the body’s proteins. One underlying mechanism behind this damage is glycation, which involves the cross-linking of proteins and sugars to form non-functioning structures in the body. The process of glycation can be superficially seen as unsightly wrinkled skin. Glycation is also an underlying cause of age-related neurologic, vascular, and eye problems. Carnosine is a unique dipeptide that can interfere with the glycation process.
At Holistic Chinese Herbs, we have searched out what we feel is the BEST carnosine supplement you can be taking as part of your daily healthy lifestyle. This carnosine supplement by Designs for Health contains benfotiamine in addition to 450 mg of carnosine per veggie capsule. Benfotiamin is a derivative of thiamine (vitamin B1) that provides additional protection against glycation reactions while guarding cells against the toxic effects of chronic glucose exposure. Even people with normal glucose levels encounter damaging sugar reactions over a lifetime. Benfotiamine protects against glucose-induced cell damage via several mechanisms.
If you are over the age of 25, or if you are a vegetarian or vegan, I urge you to protect your muscle mass, muscle function, cardiovascular health, and mental acuity by implementing this powerful nutrient into your healthy lifestyle. Why would you not?
Carnosine Supreme™ 60 vcaps
Buy Here $59.99
Dietary Supplement
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving:
Carnosine 450 mg
Benfothiamine 100 mg
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, rice flour
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily or as directed by your health care practitioner.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
This product does not contain wheat, yeast, soy protein, gluten, eggs, dairy, corn, artificial colors, flavors, sugars, or preservatives.
Mouth-Watering Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe!
Makes one 9-inch cake; 8 servings
This decadent gluten-free dessert will delight health-conscious chocolate lovers.
♦ 3 cups walnuts
♦ 1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
♦ 20 pitted medjool dates
♦ 2/3 cup unsweetened raw cacao powder
♦ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
♦ 4 teaspoons water
♦ 1 1/2 cups locally grown, organic berries for garnish
Combine the walnuts and salt in a food processor and process until finely ground. Add the dates, cocoa powder, and vanilla and process until the mixture begins to stick together. Add the water and process briefly. Transfer to a serving plate and form into a 9-inch round cake. Chill for 2 hours. Decorate the cake and plate with fresh berries. Sealed in an airtight container, this chocolate cake will keep for three days in the refrigerator or two weeks in the freezer. Bring to room temperature before serving.
How to Make Delicious Italian Beef Carpaccio
Ingredients:
1 pound grass-fed beef tenderloin
4 cups fresh arugula or spinach
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (1 lb fine ground (image) Buy: Celtic Sea Salt $12.99)
Freshly grated raw Parmesan cheese
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
1. Freeze beef tenderloin for 2 hours. Remove from freezer and slice thinly, into about 1-inch thick pieces. Cover with a sheet of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until paper-thin.
2. Place 1 cup each arugula on 4 chilled individual plates. Top with equal amounts of sliced beef. Drizzle with the olive oil, and season with the salt and pepper. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and serve with a lemon wedge.
This ingenius combination of tonic herbs was first recorded in an ancient Chinese herbal textbook called the Shang Han Lun, which was written by a famous alchemist by the name of Zhang Zhong-Jing. The formula is noted for its ability to descend to the level of primal Yin and Yang where it has a potent impact on the psyche. The original indications for the formula include irritability, heart palpitations, jitteriness, feeling of heaviness/lethargy in the arms and legs, general malaise, and spiritual disturbance.
These symptoms are often experienced during withdrawal from cigarettes, alcohol, prescription drugs, recreational drugs, and even food addictions. Some people even report experiencing these physical withdrawal symptoms when ending toxic relationships or going without a cell phone or computer for 24 hours or more. Because this formulation of herbs works to calm and balance the mind, body, and spirit, it can be used to assist in breaking addictions as well as during fasting.
Other uses for which this formula has proven effective include migraine headache, anxiety, insomnia with nightmares and vivid dreams, nausea and vomiting, heart palpitations, neurosis, psycho-emotional disorders, PMS, hypertension (high blood pressure), post-viral fatigue, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The formula tends to work most effectively in individuals who have a rapid pulse and a red tongue (not pale or pink) with a greasy coating and swollen edges.
Explanation of the ingredients in the ancient alchemical tonic, Calm Dragon:
Bupleurum root – harmonizes the gallbladder and “triple burner” meridians, rectifies Liver Qi, clears heat caused by toxic buildup in the liver
Pinellia Rhizome – regulates Qi (Prana), clears phlegm from the body, restores healthy function to the stomach and lungs
Gardenia fruit – helps the body get rid of excess heat and toxins through the urine, alleviates irritability, restlessness, and insomnia
Red jujube fruit – helps restore proper digestion, boosts Qi (Prana), resolves drug toxins, helps restore the immune system
Chinese skullcap root – normalizes blood pressure, assists the body in detoxification
Chinese cinnamon twig – relieves heaviness, supports Yang energy, stabilizes blood sugar, protects the immune system
Poria cocos fruiting body – strengthens digestive function, regulates the fluids of the bod to prevent dehydration and/or excess water retention, calms the spirit, and helps the body expel toxins through the urine
Oyster shell – calms the spirit, enriches the Yin, and provides a grounding effect to alleviate and prevent spaciness and jitteryness
Hematite – soothes headaches, dizziness, and vertigo; stops belching, vomiting, and hiccups
Fossilized bone (aka “Dragon Bone”) – calms the mind and spirit, settles anxiety and fear, and stops sweating caused by nervousness and drug withdrawal
White Asian Ginseng Root – supplements Original Qi and Correct Qi, strengthens the Spirit and willpower
Dried ginger root – supports a healthy metabolism and assists digestion and utilization of the other herbs in the formula
White Asian Ginseng Tails – supplements Original Qi and Correct Qi, strengthens the Spirit and willpower, more powerful effect than ginseng root
I recommend taking this formula up to four times daily as needed for cravings and symptoms in dosages of 16 – 32 drops or 2 – 3 tablets.
Calm Dragon 120 tabs
Traditionals
$25.99 Buy Here
Dietary Supplement
INGREDIENTS
Bupleurum root, Treated Pinellia rhizome, Gardenia fruit, Red jujube fruit, Chinese skullcap root, Chinese cinnamon twig, Poria, oyster shell, Hematite, Dragon bone, White Asian ginseng root, Dried ginger root, White Asian ginseng tail
Chai hu, Fa ban xia, Zhi zi (shan), Hong zao, Huang qin, Gui zhi, Fu ling kuai, Duan mu li, Dai zhe shi, Long gu (sheng), Ji lin bai ren shen, Gan jiang, Ji lin bai ren shen (tail).
50 mg excipients & binders: silicon dioxide (glidant/dehydrant), stearic acid (lubricant/binder), microcellulose (coating).
Recommended Adult Dosage
1-2 tablets, 2-3 times daily.
Use only as directed by your health care professional and seek their advice if pregnant or nursing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep tightly capped, and out of direct sunlight.
Store at room temperature.
Only the finest hand-selected Chinese herbs are used. Rigorous manufacturing standards are applied at each stage of production.
Calm Dragon Formula 1 oz
Traditionals
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Calm Dragon Formula 2 oz
$39.99 Buy Here
Dietary Supplement
Ingredients
Bupleurum root, Treated Pinellia rhizome, Gardenia fruit, Red jujube fruit, Chinese skullcap root, Chinese cinnamon twig, Poria, oyster shell, Hematite, Dragon bone, White Asian ginseng root, Dried ginger root, White Asian ginseng tail
Water 55% to 65% by volume
Alcohol 18% to 22% by volume
To evaporate alcohol, place drops in hot water.
Recommended Adult Dosage
10-20 drops, 2-3 times daily
Shake well before every use
Use only as directed by your health care professional and seek their advice if pregnant or nursing
Keep out of reach of children
Keep tightly capped, and out of direct sunlight
Store at room temperature
Only the finest hand-selected Chinese herbs are used. Rigorous manufacturing standards are applied at each stage of production.
