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Consider using the rainbow acronym “ROYGBIV” when choosing your garden produce. Why? Check out this issue’s Quick Nutrition article on page 31 to find out! Each color will benefit your body in a unique way.

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32 For the Love oF vitamin CThe status of this nutrient is no coincidence.

34 ProteCting Your BrainDespite our best efforts, long life is not always ac-

companied by good health. Memory is at the core of who we are, so we should be keeping brain wellness on the top of our health to-do list.

40 heaLth hazards oF moLd Each day countless microscopic living particles float

undetected into our homes and work areas. Here’s how you can spot the early warning signs.

44 east meets West To achieve a truly vibrant heart, it is important to slow

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48 KetogeniC dietChildhood epilepsy can turn a family’s world upside

down. Read the inspiring story of parents who fought to stop their children’s seizures with the ketogenic diet.

52 dhea DHEA is one of the most abundant hormones found

in the human body. It may also be the missing link for long-term bone metabolism and health.

56 gLutathione If glutathione is so important, why haven’t most

people heard of it? Here’s a closer look at the master antioxi-dant.

60 Living WeLL With ChroniC iLLness Symptoms of chronic problems can often be treated

to provide comfort to the patient. Here are some natural ways to maintain and restore mental and spiritual well-being after diagnosis.

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10 HEalTH NEWs Stay in the game with the latest in alternative health news.

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22 THE bIg PIcTurE “Doctor, Is This Part of the 30 Percent That Is Waste?” Studies show that 30 to 50 percent of healthcare spending is unnecessary.

24 cONDITION sPOTlIgHT The Quiet revolution in Prostate cancer Treatment How better testing can prevent harmful overreactions.

27 EDITOr’s PIcKs Find a way to keep healthy with our favorite supplements, oils, and multivitamins of the season!

29 QuIcK NuTrITION | gardening for Healthy living Eat and grow with ROYGBIV.

64 WEllNEss JuNKIE This month we asked our Wellness Junkies about their health concerns for the future.

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Summer Rambling

Welcome to our July/August is-sue of Alternative Medicine. This issue

marks the beginning of our third year of publishing this magazine. The past two years have flown by. Although our path has changed along the way, our mission remains clear: we continue to focus on providing diet, health, and lifestyle articles. Our reader base contin-ues to grow and our newsstand distribution is expanding. Thank you for your continued support.

The results of our “Wellness Junk-ie” survey this month were interest-ing. Nearly half of our readers take one or more prescription medica-tions. High blood pressure prescrip-tions lead the list, which is somewhat predictable—but prescriptions for thyroid conditions are a close second, which is surprising. Other conditions on top of the list include diabetes and anxiety, and birth control is also another commonly used prescription. I thought pain medications would have made the list, but they did not. We share the results from the “Wellness Junkie” to give insight to readers, and we use the results to plan future editorials. If there are questions that you want addressed in our “Wellness Junkie” feature, feel free to let us know.

Have you ever tried to describe something that you can’t see? That was the problem that our edito-rial team faced when writing the article about glutathione. The title of the article was supposed to be “What is Glutathione?”, but one of our editors quickly found out

that this important antioxidant can best be described by what it does, not by what it is. Keeping yourself healthy depends on keep-ing glutathione levels high, so take a few minutes to read this article.

Another very interesting article in this issue is “Protecting Your Brain,” by Isaac Eliaz MD, MS, LAc. Alzheimer’s is such a tragic disease. As our population ages, we expect to see a significant increase in people affected either directly or indirectly by Alzheimer’s. The unfortunate problem with Alzheimer’s is that there are few tests to detect it and no cure on the horizon. Dr. Eliaz does a great job of identifying risk factors and identifying changes you can make to reduce your risk of contracting this debilitating disease.

On a lighter note, hopefully summer has arrived to your part of the world. This is the time to enjoy the sunshine (don’t forget the sunscreen), feast on fresh produce from your backyard garden or lo-cal farmers’ market, and take time off from work to relax. Even long weekends are great for reducing stress and recharging your mind and body. Whether your passion is going to the beach, playing a round of golf, or lying in a back-yard hammock, enjoy the fresh air and warm summer weather.

Thank you once again for your continued support. Have a safe and healthy summer!

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