A letter from Otto - Have some wine
Spinach and blueberries preserve the brain. I especially like the organic frozen blueberries (properly called bilberries) from Trader Joe's. They taste better and have more of the good
stuff than do other varieties of blueberries .
Turmeric lowers cholesterol and prevents Alzheimer's , is neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and a potent antioxidant. In fact, it's benefits are almost endless. This is the best (in my humble opinion) turmeric supplement. This is because of the bioperine content. The anti-Alzheimer’s effect of turmeric was first discovered in India, where (turmeric-based) curry is eaten almost daily. Alzheimer’s has also been tied to high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol.
Dark, bittersweet chocolate has many health benefits, mostly to the heart. But not milk chocolate, because the flavoniods partly responsible for chocolate's health benefits glom onto the milk protein molecules, rendering them unavailable. Don't let "bittersweet" scare you, it still has lots of sugar. The fat in chocolate has been found to NOT increase blood triglycerides! I get mine (50 pounds lasts me maybe 4 months) wholesale for $2-3 per pound in 25-50 pound quantities. I get mine from Spun Sugar (they are still working on a web site, but call them at 510-848-3724), who sell bulk chocolate to "normal" people like us (who are not companies). Chocolate is cheaper by the truckload! The 10-pound slabs such as item #1045 from Guittard or #4510 from Merckens are rich and delicious. For the more hardened addicts/ health freaks item #1047 (Guittard) is darker still (so probably healthier), and it arrives in pieces, not a single 10-lb slab. I budget for chocolate calories by, simply, not eating bread, which is not junk food, but is not exactly nutrient dense.
Garlic's goodness is endless.
Boron can prevent osteoporosis. It can also prevent prostate cancer: The richest source is nuts, both tree and pea. Too much protein, and too little exercise can also cause osteoporosis. Xylitol, the anti-tooth decay sweetener, can also prevent osteoporosis. After having too much acidic food, my teeth had erosion holes (not quite cavities, but the dentist recommended filling them). I took to filling my mouth with xylitol and chewing on a "Tum" (calcium carbonate). My last checkup was clean!
Lycopene (think pizza with extra puree) can prevent prostate cancer, other cancers, cataracts and lung cancer. The best source is tomatoe paste, as our bodies have trouble breaking down the cell walls of fresh tomatoes.
Alpha carotene is another carotenoid pigment that prevents cataracts and is especially good for smokers. An excellent government-sponsored (PDF) table of food carotenes is here: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/Data/car98/car_tble.pdf.
Ginger (the hot, spicy part) is anti-carcinogenic.
If you take a vitamin E supplement (highly recommended), make sure it contains gamma tocopherol, as that has additional benefits that alpha tocopherol does not. In fact, too much alpha tocopherol can actually crowd out any gamma you may naturally get (from nuts, olive oil, etc.) see. Also, some E supplements contain
tocotrienols, which offer additional benefits.
Sesame had lots of benefits, so it forms part of my (berrie-based) breakfast.
Flax seed will moisten winter-dry skin from the inside-out, help prevent adult-onset diabetes and provide many other benefits. Another part of the flax seed, lignans, are strongly preventive of breast cancer, and who knows what else! The oil can be mixed with yogurt or cottage cheese, but the best way to get both the oil and lignans
is to grind the whole flax seed (2-3 tablespoons) in a grain (or coffee) grinder, then consume immediately (it oxidizes easily). I mix it in with my breakfast. Excellent cooking information is here.
Avoid partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. This is hard because much fast food and virtually every baked good on grocery store shelves (AND Crisco, etc.) is laced with this LDL-cholesterol-raising, heart-disease causing, diabetes causing, breast-cancer causing, premature death causing non-natural manufactured “food”. It may also reduce the flexibility of arteries. This stuff may even cause Alzheimer’s. If you want to avoid this toxic fat, and are into cooking, I am happy to report that there is a shortening brand, available at Boney’s, Henry’s, and Jimbo’s, called Spectrum Naturals, in a blue-and-white plastic container, that is trans-fat free. There is another (trans fat free) shortening called Smart Balance available in most super markets.
Broccoli can prevent ulcers.
Cutting edge stuff: MSG, Aspartame (Nutrasweet, etc.), and "hydrolyzed vegetable protein" cause "excitotoxicity" in the brain. I know this smacks of quackery, and current research is sketchy, but references are here and here. More authoritative(hard to read) references are here and here.. Better non-calorie sweeteners include stevia and sucralose (Splenda) and even xylitol , both of which can be used for baking.
Avoid heating any food in plastic.
Avoid statin-based cholesterol drugs. They deplete the body of Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) which is essential for normal heart function. A list of less harmful alternatives would include: Turmeric, niacin, garlic, soluble fiber, fish oil, green tea (I take green tea extract (kilogram quantity) for cardiovascular benefits) artichoke leaf extract, Policosanol, and even walnuts. Gugulipid, once thought to lower cholesterol, actually helps only with lowering C-reative protein (still worth consuming!). Stopping any cholesterol drug abruptly can be hazardous.
The link between aluminum and alzheimer's is still being debated. Health freaks like me, therfore, recommend against anything aluminum (antacids, soda cans, baking powder, aluminum pots, etc) as a precaution against Alzheimer’s.
Type II diabetes has been linked to processed meat, not eating enough salad, lack of DHA (contained in fish oil and made in most peoples’ (not of mediteranean ancestry) body from (flax oil) omega-3 fatty acids), severe periodontal disease, lack of exercise, and (of course) being overweight.
You may also want to know the benefits of cayenne and of lecithin, (available at Henry's, Boney's, and Jimbo’s). I take the cayenne mixed with lecithin, along with ground almonds (improves the taste). Somehow the lecithin seems to "cool" the cayenne, allowing me to consume more than if I had sprinkled it on my meal. I have experienced an increase in energy since doing so.
Cyprenil (or Deprenyl), sometimes known as selegeline, is a "good" drug that enhances dopamine sensitivity, prevents Parkinson’s disease, and extends lifespan in general. I have experienced a mood-enhancing effect.
Metformin is another "good" drug that is also a life extension drug and a safe, effective weight loss drug. Dr Ward Dean of Vrp recommends Metformin to all of his (life extension enthusiast) patients over 40.
Green tea drunk after a fatty meal can prevent a post-meal heart attack: http://www.tealand.com/TeaHeart.htm Probably green tea extract, would work the same way. All of the benefits attributed to fish oil in the media (healthy heart, etc,) can also be has from flax oil, which has the same omega-3 fatty acids as fish. The only exception to this would be for people of Mediterranean descent, who sometimes lack the gene necessary to take advantage of this. One can be vegetarian and be healthy!
Vitamin C has been shown to decrease the chance of developing cataracts.
Eating a good breakfast can help prevent colds and flu.
Red (muscle) meat has been tied to colon cancer and heart disease.
Aspirin taken at night can reduce high blood pressure.
Another cool website: http://www.medicalmeals.com.
Increasing human growth hormone can have the following positive effects:
Increased strength, more energy and stamina, weight loss and decrease in cellulite, younger smoother skin with less wrinkles, improved sexual desire and function, more optimistic mood, improved memory and intellectual capacity, improved sleep, hair re-growth and color restoration, and improved vision and stronger resistance to common illnesses.
Studies have also shown an increase in lean body mass, decrease total body fat, increased bone density, increased cardiac output, faster wound healing , lower blood pressure, increased skin thickness and improved cholesterol profiles.
Arginine, which can help release human growth hormone when taken before bed and (maybe) before exercise, can be obtained most economically (in kilogram plastic bags) from Jomar Labs. The taste is, well, palatable. Somewhat dated dosing directions are here, but more recent reseach has produced mixed results. Be sure to take with lots of water, as too much protein of any sort can be hard on the kidneys. Another interesting site regarding arginine is here.
Alcohol, in daily moderation, has numerous health benefits.
Don’t forget (the absolute cheapest supplement!) your daily baby aspirin. Don’t take it with ibuprofen, though, as the beneficial effects on platelets are cancelled out.
I also take BHT, the food preservative, to keep Herpes symptom-free. It really works!
About melatonin: I take 5mg (2 X 2.5mg) at bedtime. It is sooo beneficial. Anybody who has at risk for cancer, should take 10mg.
Keep your weight under control!
One last thing: taking PABA, DMAE, and Acetyl-N-Carnitine on an empty stomach is equivalent to the GH3 or KH3 (Gerovital) of Dr. Ana Aslan fame, which you may have stumbled about somewhere. This practice has made a real difference in my life! (Like, for instance, I (age 50) don't need Viagra anymore!)
Some other interesting health sites:
Keep color on your plate, be smart, have fun, know thyself, and be safe. About the “know thyself “ hyperlinks, I have been practicing that sadhana (sanskrit for spiritual practice) for over a decade. It is said that “fruits” result from such practice, and indeed they have for me. In particular, I used to be afflicted with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), triggered by stress, but no more!
Blessed Be,
Otto
stuff than do other varieties of blueberries .
Turmeric lowers cholesterol and prevents Alzheimer's , is neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and a potent antioxidant. In fact, it's benefits are almost endless. This is the best (in my humble opinion) turmeric supplement. This is because of the bioperine content. The anti-Alzheimer’s effect of turmeric was first discovered in India, where (turmeric-based) curry is eaten almost daily. Alzheimer’s has also been tied to high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol.
Dark, bittersweet chocolate has many health benefits, mostly to the heart. But not milk chocolate, because the flavoniods partly responsible for chocolate's health benefits glom onto the milk protein molecules, rendering them unavailable. Don't let "bittersweet" scare you, it still has lots of sugar. The fat in chocolate has been found to NOT increase blood triglycerides! I get mine (50 pounds lasts me maybe 4 months) wholesale for $2-3 per pound in 25-50 pound quantities. I get mine from Spun Sugar (they are still working on a web site, but call them at 510-848-3724), who sell bulk chocolate to "normal" people like us (who are not companies). Chocolate is cheaper by the truckload! The 10-pound slabs such as item #1045 from Guittard or #4510 from Merckens are rich and delicious. For the more hardened addicts/ health freaks item #1047 (Guittard) is darker still (so probably healthier), and it arrives in pieces, not a single 10-lb slab. I budget for chocolate calories by, simply, not eating bread, which is not junk food, but is not exactly nutrient dense.
Garlic's goodness is endless.
Boron can prevent osteoporosis. It can also prevent prostate cancer: The richest source is nuts, both tree and pea. Too much protein, and too little exercise can also cause osteoporosis. Xylitol, the anti-tooth decay sweetener, can also prevent osteoporosis. After having too much acidic food, my teeth had erosion holes (not quite cavities, but the dentist recommended filling them). I took to filling my mouth with xylitol and chewing on a "Tum" (calcium carbonate). My last checkup was clean!
Lycopene (think pizza with extra puree) can prevent prostate cancer, other cancers, cataracts and lung cancer. The best source is tomatoe paste, as our bodies have trouble breaking down the cell walls of fresh tomatoes.
Alpha carotene is another carotenoid pigment that prevents cataracts and is especially good for smokers. An excellent government-sponsored (PDF) table of food carotenes is here: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/Data/car98/car_tble.pdf.
Ginger (the hot, spicy part) is anti-carcinogenic.
If you take a vitamin E supplement (highly recommended), make sure it contains gamma tocopherol, as that has additional benefits that alpha tocopherol does not. In fact, too much alpha tocopherol can actually crowd out any gamma you may naturally get (from nuts, olive oil, etc.) see. Also, some E supplements contain
tocotrienols, which offer additional benefits.
Sesame had lots of benefits, so it forms part of my (berrie-based) breakfast.
Flax seed will moisten winter-dry skin from the inside-out, help prevent adult-onset diabetes and provide many other benefits. Another part of the flax seed, lignans, are strongly preventive of breast cancer, and who knows what else! The oil can be mixed with yogurt or cottage cheese, but the best way to get both the oil and lignans
is to grind the whole flax seed (2-3 tablespoons) in a grain (or coffee) grinder, then consume immediately (it oxidizes easily). I mix it in with my breakfast. Excellent cooking information is here.
Avoid partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. This is hard because much fast food and virtually every baked good on grocery store shelves (AND Crisco, etc.) is laced with this LDL-cholesterol-raising, heart-disease causing, diabetes causing, breast-cancer causing, premature death causing non-natural manufactured “food”. It may also reduce the flexibility of arteries. This stuff may even cause Alzheimer’s. If you want to avoid this toxic fat, and are into cooking, I am happy to report that there is a shortening brand, available at Boney’s, Henry’s, and Jimbo’s, called Spectrum Naturals, in a blue-and-white plastic container, that is trans-fat free. There is another (trans fat free) shortening called Smart Balance available in most super markets.
Broccoli can prevent ulcers.
Cutting edge stuff: MSG, Aspartame (Nutrasweet, etc.), and "hydrolyzed vegetable protein" cause "excitotoxicity" in the brain. I know this smacks of quackery, and current research is sketchy, but references are here and here. More authoritative(hard to read) references are here and here.. Better non-calorie sweeteners include stevia and sucralose (Splenda) and even xylitol , both of which can be used for baking.
Avoid heating any food in plastic.
Avoid statin-based cholesterol drugs. They deplete the body of Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) which is essential for normal heart function. A list of less harmful alternatives would include: Turmeric, niacin, garlic, soluble fiber, fish oil, green tea (I take green tea extract (kilogram quantity) for cardiovascular benefits) artichoke leaf extract, Policosanol, and even walnuts. Gugulipid, once thought to lower cholesterol, actually helps only with lowering C-reative protein (still worth consuming!). Stopping any cholesterol drug abruptly can be hazardous.
The link between aluminum and alzheimer's is still being debated. Health freaks like me, therfore, recommend against anything aluminum (antacids, soda cans, baking powder, aluminum pots, etc) as a precaution against Alzheimer’s.
Type II diabetes has been linked to processed meat, not eating enough salad, lack of DHA (contained in fish oil and made in most peoples’ (not of mediteranean ancestry) body from (flax oil) omega-3 fatty acids), severe periodontal disease, lack of exercise, and (of course) being overweight.
You may also want to know the benefits of cayenne and of lecithin, (available at Henry's, Boney's, and Jimbo’s). I take the cayenne mixed with lecithin, along with ground almonds (improves the taste). Somehow the lecithin seems to "cool" the cayenne, allowing me to consume more than if I had sprinkled it on my meal. I have experienced an increase in energy since doing so.
Cyprenil (or Deprenyl), sometimes known as selegeline, is a "good" drug that enhances dopamine sensitivity, prevents Parkinson’s disease, and extends lifespan in general. I have experienced a mood-enhancing effect.
Metformin is another "good" drug that is also a life extension drug and a safe, effective weight loss drug. Dr Ward Dean of Vrp recommends Metformin to all of his (life extension enthusiast) patients over 40.
Green tea drunk after a fatty meal can prevent a post-meal heart attack: http://www.tealand.com/TeaHeart.htm Probably green tea extract, would work the same way. All of the benefits attributed to fish oil in the media (healthy heart, etc,) can also be has from flax oil, which has the same omega-3 fatty acids as fish. The only exception to this would be for people of Mediterranean descent, who sometimes lack the gene necessary to take advantage of this. One can be vegetarian and be healthy!
Vitamin C has been shown to decrease the chance of developing cataracts.
Eating a good breakfast can help prevent colds and flu.
Red (muscle) meat has been tied to colon cancer and heart disease.
Aspirin taken at night can reduce high blood pressure.
Another cool website: http://www.medicalmeals.com.
Increasing human growth hormone can have the following positive effects:
Increased strength, more energy and stamina, weight loss and decrease in cellulite, younger smoother skin with less wrinkles, improved sexual desire and function, more optimistic mood, improved memory and intellectual capacity, improved sleep, hair re-growth and color restoration, and improved vision and stronger resistance to common illnesses.
Studies have also shown an increase in lean body mass, decrease total body fat, increased bone density, increased cardiac output, faster wound healing , lower blood pressure, increased skin thickness and improved cholesterol profiles.
Arginine, which can help release human growth hormone when taken before bed and (maybe) before exercise, can be obtained most economically (in kilogram plastic bags) from Jomar Labs. The taste is, well, palatable. Somewhat dated dosing directions are here, but more recent reseach has produced mixed results. Be sure to take with lots of water, as too much protein of any sort can be hard on the kidneys. Another interesting site regarding arginine is here.
Alcohol, in daily moderation, has numerous health benefits.
Don’t forget (the absolute cheapest supplement!) your daily baby aspirin. Don’t take it with ibuprofen, though, as the beneficial effects on platelets are cancelled out.
I also take BHT, the food preservative, to keep Herpes symptom-free. It really works!
About melatonin: I take 5mg (2 X 2.5mg) at bedtime. It is sooo beneficial. Anybody who has at risk for cancer, should take 10mg.
Keep your weight under control!
One last thing: taking PABA, DMAE, and Acetyl-N-Carnitine on an empty stomach is equivalent to the GH3 or KH3 (Gerovital) of Dr. Ana Aslan fame, which you may have stumbled about somewhere. This practice has made a real difference in my life! (Like, for instance, I (age 50) don't need Viagra anymore!)
Some other interesting health sites:
Keep color on your plate, be smart, have fun, know thyself, and be safe. About the “know thyself “ hyperlinks, I have been practicing that sadhana (sanskrit for spiritual practice) for over a decade. It is said that “fruits” result from such practice, and indeed they have for me. In particular, I used to be afflicted with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), triggered by stress, but no more!
Blessed Be,
Otto
