This resources guide is divided into the following five sections:
1. Foods
2. Supplements
3. Diagnostic Tests
4. Lifestyle Aids
5. Magazines, Books, Newsletters & Websites
1. FOODS
MEAT
ButcherBox
This service delivers healthy 100% grass-fed beef, organic/pastured chicken, and heritage breed pork directly to your door. All its products are humanely raised and free of antibiotics and hormones. Plus, each month it features either a new farm or a new product, and always includes a note from the butcher describing the featured cuts and farms.
www.butcherbox.com/
US Wellness Meats
Founded by lifelong farmer John Wood, US Wellness Meats grew out of John’s realization that there was a unique way of raising cattle for a growing niche of US consumers who were beginning to understand the health benefits of CLA and omega-3s from free-range meat.
http://grasslandbeef.com
877-383-0051
Niman Ranch Sustainable Meats
Applegate Organics nitrate-free turkey bacon
FISH & SEAFOOD
SafeCatch: The Lowest Mercury Tuna of Any Brand
https://safecatch.com
800-608-4825
www.vitalchoice.com
Sardines from Crown Prince and Bela are often carried in finer health food stores. But if not, here is the contact information for these two fine brands:
Crown Prince
707-766-8575
www.crownprince.com
Bela Sardines
Available on Amazon
The following websites carry wild salmon and albacore tuna, rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Some, such as tunatuna.com (Fishing Vessel St. Jude), test their fish to ensure that they are virtually mercury-free.
Copper River Seafoods
888-622-1197
www.copperriverseafood.com
EcoFish
603-430-0101
www.ecofish.com
Fishing Vessel St. Jude
425-378-0680
www.tunatuna.com
East Point Seafood Market
888-317-8459
www.eastpointseafood.com
Wild Salmon Seafood Market
206-217-3474
http://wildsalmonseafood.com
Oregon’s Choice (tuna, salmon, and others)
BONE BROTHS
Kettle and Fire Bone Broths (Chicken, Beef)
This company’s organic bone broth has one of the lowest levels for heavy metals including lead and fluoride, which is why I use them.
www.kettleandfire.com/
Pacific Organic Bone Broths and Stocks (Chicken, Vegetable, Mushroom, Beef, Turkey)
Also available in low sodium, and unsalted. Available on Amazon and in many nutrition stores.
Wise Choice Market Bonafide organic bone broths
PLANT PROTEINS
Hilary’s Veggie Burgers (comes in several variations)
https://www.hilaryseatwell.com
Tempt Hemp Tofu
https://www.hudsonriverfoods.com
Fat Flush Body Protein (pea and rice)
www.unikeyhealth.com
Body Ecology Fermented Plant Protein
http://bodyecology.com/protein-powder.html
Nutiva Hemp Protein
https://store.nutiva.com/plant-protein
Sun Warrior Blend Plant-Based Protein
https://sunwarrior.com
OILS AND FATS
Nutiva Organic Hemp Oil
Flora Sunflower Oil (high linoleic)
Available on Amazon
BodyBio High Linoleic Safflower Seed Oil
https://www.bodybio.com
Mountain Rose Herbs Organic Safflower Seed Oil (high linoleic, organic)
https://www.mountainroseherbs.com
Esutras Organics Safflower Seed Oil (high linoleic, organic)
https://esutras.com/culinary-and-salad-oils/194-safflower-oil.html
Garden of Wisdom Safflower Oil (high linoleic)
http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/catalog/item/3987807/9991039.htm
La Tourangelle Roasted Walnut Oil
Available on Amazon and in many nutrition stores
Ellyndale Macadamia Nut Oil
Available on Amazon and in many nutrition stores
Siberian Tiger Naturals Extra Virgin Siberian Pine Nut Oil
http://www.siberiantigernaturals.com
Spectrum Toasted Sesame Oil
Carlson Olive Your Heart oil (omega-3 blend of olive oil and fish oil)
https://www.carlsonlabs.com/olive-your-heart.html
Olivado Extra Virgin Avocado Oil
https://www.olivado.com
Kirkland Avocado Oil
Omega Nutrition Hi-Lignan Flax Oil
https://unikeyhealth.com
Theros Extra Virgin Olive Oil LINK
https://www.therosoliveoil.com
Lucini Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Panaseeda Five Seed Blend oil
https://www.activationproducts.com/product/panaseeda-five-seed-blend/
Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil (and other coconut products)
https://healthytraditions.com/tropicaltraditions
Eden Foods Organic Sesame Oil
Available on Amazon
Thrive Algae Oil (vegetarian omega-3 cooking oil made from algae with a high smoke point of 485° F)
http://www.thrivealgae.com
Native Forest Organic Classic Coconut Milk (Unsweetened)
Thai Kitchen Organic Canned Coconut Milk (Full Fat)
Nutiva Coconut Manna (coconut cream)
SEEDS, NUTS & NUT BUTTERS
Jem Organic Sprouted Raw Nut Butters
https://www.jemorganics.com
Nate’s Raw Harvest Sprouted Nut Butters
https://natesrawharvest.com
Maisie Jane’s Nut Butters
https://www.maisiejanes.com
Organic Living Superfoods—Life’s Nuts
http://organiclivingsuperfoods.com
Go Raw Sprouted Seeds (Pumpkin, Sunflower, Spicy Fiesta, Super Simple, Watermelon)
https://www.goraw.com
Dastony Nut and Seed Butters (Best tahini ever!)
http://dastony.com
Apricot Seeds (bitter raw apricot seeds)
www.apricotpower.com/
Organic Gemini (Tiger Nuts, Horchata)
https://organicgemini.com
DAIRY & NONDAIRY
Nancy’s Organic Yogurts (Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Cultured Soy, Kefir, Sour Cream)
http://nancysyogurt.com
Organic Valley Cheese—aged for 6 months
www.organicvalley.coop
Suncoast Gold Macadamia Milk (Unsweetened)
https://www.suncoastgoldmac.com
Living Harvest Tempt Hempmilk (dairy-free)
Pacific Foods Organic Original Almond Milk (Unsweetened)
Follow Your Heart—Non-Dairy Cheeses (Pepperjack, Smoked Gouda, Provolone, Garden Herb, Mozzarella, American)
https://followyourheart.com/vegan-cheese
Creamy Dairy-free Cashewgurt (a probiotic-rich yogurt alternative)
http://foragerproject.com/products/cashewgurt/
So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk Yogurt (dairy-free)
PROBIOTIC & PREBIOTIC FOODS
Bubbies (Kosher Dill Pickles, Sauerkraut, Relish, Beet Horseradish)
http://bubbies.com
Farmhouse Culture Organic Kraut
www.farmhouseculture.com
Eden Ume Plum Vinegar
www.edenfoods.com
Nancy’s cultured dairy (yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, kefir)
So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk Yogurt (dairy-free)
Forager Plain Unsweetened Cashewgurt
https://foragerproject.com/products/cashewgurt/
Farmhouse Culture Organic Kraut
GRAIN-FREE FLOURS, WRAPS & CRACKERS
Doctor in the Kitchen Flackers (Rosemary, Savory, Dill, Sea-Salt, Cinnamon & Currants, Tomato & Basil)
www.drinthekitchen.com
Simple Mills Sprouted Seed Crackers (Original, Sea Salt, Garlic & Herb, Jalapeño)
www.simplemills.com
Jilz Gluten Free Crackers
https://jilzglutenfree.com
Paleo Wraps from Julian Bakery
https://julianbakery.com
Mauk Family Farmswq
www.maukfamilyfarms.com
Organic Gemini Tigernut Flour
https://organicgemini.com
Siete Tortillas (Almond Flour, Cassava & Coconut, Cassava & Chia)
https://sietefoods.com
Raw Wraps (Kale, Spinach)
www.rawwraps.org
CONDIMENTS & SWEETENERS
Boreal Dulse Flake Energizing Mix
https://www.livingtreecommunity foods.com/product/boreal-dulse-flake-energizing-mix/
Ginger People Ginger Juice and other organic ginger products
https://gingerpeople.com
Red Boat Fish Sauce
http://redboatfishsauce.com
Real Salt
Health Gems Ancient Five Scalar Salt
http://healthgems.com
Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt Products
https://www.selinanaturally.com
Just Like Sugar (Brown, Baking, Table Top, 100 Packets)
www.justlikesugar.com
PureLo Lo Han Sweetener (Monk Fruit)
Available on Amazon and in some nutrition stores
Swanson Health Products PureLo Lo Han Sweetener (monk fruit)
Nutramedix Stevia Sweet Herb
Ojio Organic Yacon Syrup
Available on Amazon
Pure Yacon Syrup Gold
http://goldsourcelabs.com/pure-yacon-syrup/
Lily’s Chocolates (Dark Chocolate, 70% Extra Dark, Milk Chocolate, Snack Bars, Baking Chips, Baking Bar)
http://lilyssweets.com
Dagoba Chocolates (Unsweetened Chocolate for Baking)
http://www.dagobachocolate.com
BEVERAGES
Purity Coffee
https://puritycoffee.com/
Roasted Dandelion Root Tea
www.traditionalmedicinals.com/products/roasted-dandelion-root
Rooibos Rocks Natural Organic South African Rooibos Tea
Available on Amazon
Traditional Medicinals (Hibiscus, Green Tea Hibiscus, Back on Tract® Hibiscus Cranberry, Hawthorn with Hibiscus, Rose Hips with Hibiscus)
www.traditionalmedicinals.com and in many nutrition stores
Organic Oolong Tea
www.arborteas.com/organic-oolong-tea
The Tea Crane Oolong Tea
www.the-tea-crane.com/collections/favorites/oolong-tea
Thanksgiving Coffee
http://www.thanksgivingcoffee.com
Stumptown Coffee
https://www.stumptowncoffee.com
Olympia Coffee
https://www.olympiacoffee.com
Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters
https://www.batdorfcoffee.com
OTHER RESOURCES FOR FINDING HIGH-QUALITY FOODS
You can learn about organic food and organic farming from the following organizations.
Organic Trade Association
802-275-3800
www.ota.com
Organic Farming Research Foundation
831-426-6606
http://ofrf.org
The Land Institute
785-823-5376
https://landinstitute.org
Community Alliance with Family Farmers
530-756-8518
www.facebook.com/famfarms
The Eat Well Guide site includes state-by-state lists of meat that is raised without antibiotics.
212-991-1930
www.eatwellguide.org
Eat Wild provides lists of certified organic farmers known to produce safe, wholesome, raw dairy products as well as grass-fed beef and other organic produce.
www.EatWild.com
The Grassfed Exchange has a list of producers selling organic and grass-fed meats across the United States.
256-996-3142
www.grassfedexchange.com
LocalHarvest will help you find good food close to you.
www.localharvest.org
Garrett Valley Sugar Free Turkey Bacon
www.garrettvalley.com
National Farmers Market Directory will help you find a farmer’s market near you.
http://nfmd.org
American Grassfed provides a list of certified grass-fed farms and ranches.
877-774-7277
www.americangrassfed.org
American Farmers Network will help you find 100% grass-fed, USDA-certified organic steaks, burgers, chicken, and more.
800-817-6180
www.americanfarmersnetwork.com
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture is dedicated to sustaining agriculture and promoting the products of small farms.
413-665-7100
www.buylocalfood.org
The FoodRoutes “Find Good Food” map can help you connect with local farmers to find the freshest, tastiest food possible. On FoodRoutes’ interactive map, you can find a list of local farmers, CSAs, and markets near you.
814-571-8319
http://foodroutes.org
The Cornucopia Institute maintains web-based tools rating all certified organic brands of eggs, dairy products, and other commodities, based on ethical sourcing and authentic farming practices, separating CAFO “organic” production from authentic organic practices.
608-625-2000
www.cornucopia.org
Best seafood brands from Atlantic Ocean
http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2014/05/finding-seafood-untouched-by-fukushima.html
Sustainably raised or harvested low-mercury fish sources
www.nrdc.org/oceans/seafoodguide/
Sustainably sourced (farmed or fished) seafood from artisan producers
www.cleanfish.com
Find Buttermilk from a Local Farmer!
www.agrilicious.org/local/farm-fresh-buttermilk
CORE SUPPLEMENTS
All of the following supplements can be found at www.unikeyhealth.com, the home of UNI KEY Health Systems, my official distributor for over twenty-five years.
Radical Metabolizer
This brand new radical blend harnesses the synergistic power of three key ingredients—raspberry ketones, African mango, and forskolin—to boost metabolism and balance leptin levels.
Dosage: Take one (1) capsules three times daily before meals.
Bile Builder
The six key nutrients in Bile Builder—choline, taurine, beet root, pancreatic lipase, ox bile, and collinsonia root—are excellent bile support supplements and work synergistically to help your body produce, thin out, and move bile efficiently for optimum gallbladder and liver support, or to support healthy bile if you no longer have a gallbladder.
Dosage: Take one to two (1–2) capsules with each meal. For those without a gallbladder, the suggested dosage is two (2) capsules per meal.
Thyro-Key
Thyro-Key is a nonherbal combination of glandular extracts designed to support optimal thyroid function.
Dosage: Take 1 tablet 2–3 times daily.
Male Multiple
Uniquely iron-free, the Male Multiple provides broad-spectrum male vitamins, minerals, and enzymes for total digestion and absorption, prostate support, and cardiovascular support. Iron overload has been associated with increased risk of heart attack, heart disease, diabetes, and age-related joint conditions.
Dosage: Take three (3) capsules twice daily with meals.
Female Multiple
This copper-free and specially designed multivitamin supplement for women features more than thirty key vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants. It is also contains methylated B-12 and folate with a 2:1 ratio of magnesium to calcium, the suggested ratio of these two vital female nutrients.
Dosage: Take three (3) capsules twice daily with meals.
HCL+2 is a hydrochloric acid with bile supplement. Heartburn and GERD can often be misinterpreted as too much stomach acid when in essence, in many cases, it is too little. Giving your body more stomach acid can often be the most effective natural remedy for acid reflux. Optimizing the body’s HCl levels can help restore comfortable digestion.
Dosage: Take one to two (1–2) caplets 3 times daily.
Fat Flush Body Protein
Each batch is third-party tested for heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. It’s non-GMO pea and rice protein powder provides a complete protein source of essential amino acids. Pea is high in lysine, typically deficient in rice, while rice provides cysteine and methionine, which are lacking in pea protein. Contains 20 grams of protein per serving.
Dosage: Use one (1) scoop per smoothie (scoop included).
Fat Flush Whey Protein
This nondenatured whey protein concentrate comes from grass-fed cows. It provides natural CLA as well as building blocks of glutathione, the most valuable antioxidant in the body so important for the liver. Whey is high in the amino acid leucine, which triggers fat loss and preserves lean muscle mass. The cow’s milk used to produce the whey concentrate for our whey protein powder contains the highly sought-after nonmutated A2 beta-casein (milk protein). A1 beta-casein, found in most cow’s milk from North America, may be linked to digestive problems, cardiovascular concerns, and diabetes. In addition to being easier to digest, A2 protein also contains the amino acid proline—which fights aging by supporting collagen. The protein powder is also GMO-free, soy-free, and sugar-free.
Dosage: Use one (1) scoop per smoothie (scoop included).
Liver Lovin Formula
As a multifaceted liver support supplement, Liver Lovin Formula provides gentle yet powerful support for natural liver detox. Individually, the three key components of the formula—healing chlorophyll, artichoke, and taurine—are excellent liver support supplements.
Dosage: Take two (2) capsules twice daily with meals.
Mag-Key
This is a full-spectrum magnesium supplement with four highly absorbable forms plus vitamin B6 to help support heart health, stress relief, sound sleep, and constipation relief; help reduce high blood pressure; support strong bones; and fight insulin resistance.
Dosage: Take two (2) capsules twice daily.
Inf-Zyme Forte
Inf-Zyme provides a diverse combination of pancreatic enzymes and anti-inflammatory enzymes with antioxidants and metabolic cofactors. These digestive enzymes reportedly aid the small intestine’s role in digesting proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Their actions are thought to help maintain intestinal health and minimize food intolerances.
Dosage: Take one to three (1–3) tablets daily with meals.
Daily Greens Formula
Daily Greens Formula contains a unique blend of organic non-GMO greens that can be easily mixed into smoothies or water. This combination was specifically designed to provide the perfect blend to boost your energy levels and daily nutrient intake without the radioactive contamination typically found in other types of seaweeds and algae. Research shows that greens help the body detoxify harmful toxins, heavy metals, and chemicals. The broken-cell chlorella is hydroponically grown to ensure purity.
Dosage: Mix 1 scoop (included) into smoothie, water, or beverage of your choice.
ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
Many supplements can be purchased at a substantial discount through my online dispensary, https://wellevate.me/ann-louise-gittleman.
Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP)
This dietary protein substitute is composed of a unique pattern of eight essential amino acids—the building blocks of protein—in a highly purified crystalline form. It effectively helps build muscle and bone, all with almost zero calories. Every five tablets contain about 10 grams of protein, making it an ideal choice for vegetarians and vegans as well as those who need more protein.
Dosage: For the amateur athlete: five to ten (5–10) tablets, 30 minutes before training. For the professional athlete: ten (10) tablets, 30 minutes before training. And an additional ten (10) tablets to be taken during the next meal (lunch or dinner). For vegans, take five (5) tablets, 30 minutes before meals 3 times per day.
305-666-9222
Available on Amazon
This pancreas glandular supplement is processed by lyophilization of glands derived from government-inspected, range-fed animals, raised in New Zealand without hormones or antibiotics. It contains significant levels of amylase, protease, and lipase, as well as other digestive factors naturally occurring in the pancreas, and is a great option for those allergic to molds.
Dosage: Take one (1) capsule 3 times daily taken ½ to 1 hour before meals.
Available on Amazon
Quicksilver Scientific Dr. Shade’s Bitters No. 9
A proprietary blend of nine bitter herbs and essential oils to support bile flow and digestion.
Dosage: One to two (1–2) pumps in water or mouth 3 times daily. Alternatively, use two to four (2–4) pumps in sparkling water during and after meals and as needed for digestive comfort. Most effective on an empty stomach at least 10 minutes before meals.
https://www.quicksilverscientific.com/bitters-9
BodyBio Balance Oil
Composed of a 4:1 ratio of organic safflower and flaxseed oil blend in its virgin state, this excellent product helps rejuvenate the brain, promote cellular balance, and revitalize mood and emotional well-being.
Dosage: Two to four (2–4) tablespoons of Balance Oil should be taken daily, preferably with protein.
888-327-9554
https://www.bodybio.com
BodyBio PC (Phosphatidylcholine)
Of the tens of thousands of molecules that make up the life of a cell, phosphatidylcholine (PC) stands apart as possibly the most important of all. PC is made of only pure phospholipids that automatically form liposomes in the watery environment of the body. To take it a step further, BodyBio PC is also formulated with essential lipids at a 4:1 ratio (omega-6 to omega-3).
Dosage: two (2) capsules per day.
888-327-9554
https://www.bodybio.com
Siberian Tiger Naturals Extra Virgin Siberian Pine Nut Oil
This golden-colored oil is a uniquely abundant source of powerful health-promoting and healing vitamins and nutrients, such as vitamin E, beta-carotene and other carotenoids, essential amino acids, and vital microelements. It serves as an excellent natural remedy for all inflammation-related conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including peptic ulcers, gastritis, acid reflux, esophagitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is also excellent for the skin and can serve as an appetite suppressor.
Dosage: Take 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of pine nut oil 3 times daily, at least 30 minutes before a meal.
877-739-9925
www.siberiantigernaturals.com
Naturesage Clary Sage Seed Oil
A high omega-3 oil supplement, cold-processed, eco-friendly and bee-friendly, chemical-free, vegan, kosher, and gluten-free. Available in liquid or capsules.
http://www.naturesageomega3.com
ASEA
Over time, due to aging, stress, and environmental toxins, our body loses the ability to function at optimum levels. ASEA Redox Supplement, suspended in a pristine saline solution, is composed of the same life-sustaining molecules that exist in the human body. It works at the cellular level to enhance function and assist your body’s natural efforts to maximize energy and vitality.
888-438-5971
www.aseaglobal.com
Modifilan—Pure Brown Seaweed Extract
Modifilan is a natural food supplement produced from Laminaria—a rich type of brown seaweed that grows wild in pure waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It was originally developed as a leading remedy for the rehabilitation of the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe victims because of its unique ability to neutralize radiation.
866-434-4039
www.modifilan-seaweed-extract.com
Argentyn 23 Professional Bioactive Silver Hydrosol (colloidal silver)
Professional-grade silver hydrosol with the smallest particles ever seen in colloidal silver products. The manufacturing technique is proprietary but particle size and particle charge have been confirmed by third party laboratories and universities. Contains 99.999% pure silver suspended in pharmaceutical-grade purified water.
Available on Amazon
Health Gems Energy Biodine
A unique bioscalar topical and oral iodine, completely radiation-free and made using a proprietary process that makes it 100 percent bioavailable.
321-615-7847
www.healthgems.com
Byron White Formulas
Byron White has been a practitioner in the natural health field for thirty-seven years in private practice, group work, and seminars, helping over twenty-five thousand individuals with chronic illness and Lyme disease regain their health. He has created forty herbal formulas and has produced numerous educational and therapeutic CDs that are currently being used in the health-care field by medical doctors, naturopaths, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and other health-care providers in many countries.
707-542-3206
www.byronwhiteformulas.com
3. DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Salivary Hormone Test
A feature of this test is that your result and a personal letter of recommendation from my office are mailed directly to you using the Diagnos-Techs lab, a pioneer and leader in offering salivary hormone testing. Unlike blood tests, which do not measure bioavailable hormone activity, saliva testing is considered to be the most accurate measure of free, bioavailable hormonal activity. This personal hormone evaluation can be used to profile up to six hormones: estradiol, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol. A heavy metals saliva test is coming soon.
800-888-4353
www.unikeyhealth.com/salivary-hormone-test
Tissue Mineral Analysis (Hair)
The analysis includes a full report, up to twenty pages, which graphically shows the levels of thirty-two major minerals and six toxic metals in the body. Each mineral is fully evaluated in terms of its relationship with other minerals, which is a key to glandular function and metabolism rate. This report provides information on the effect of vitamin deficiency and excesses. There is also a complete discussion regarding environmental influences and disease tendencies, based upon mineral levels and ratios. A list of recommended food choices and supplements, based upon the individual findings, is included at the end of the report. Uni Key uses Trace Elements, an independent testing laboratory specializing in hair tissue mineral analysis for health-care professionals worldwide.
800-888-4353
www.unikeyhealth.com/tissue-mineral-analysis
Expanded GI Panel
The Expanded GI Panel done through Diagnos-Techs can detect parasites and find possible causes for digestive problems, gluten intolerance and other food sensitivities, hyperactivity, leaky gut syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic fatigue, constipation, and fibromyalgia. The Expanded GI Panel tests for:
1. H. pylori, C. difficile, Candida albicans, and fungus
2. Protozoa and worms, including Giardia, Blastocystis hominis, roundworm, Toxoplasma, Trichinella spiralis (from swine), and tapeworm
3. Allergies to gluten, cow’s milk, eggs, and soy
4. Intestinal function markers including GI immunity-SIgA, pancreatic enzyme output, colon inflammation, blood in stool, and stool pH.
800-888-4353
www.unikeyhealth.com/expanded-gi-panel
Adrenal Stress Panel
The Adrenal Stress Panel facilitated by Uni Key through Diagnos-Techs measures stress hormones, insulin levels, and other major factors, such as gluten sensitivity and hormonal precursors, to determine the causes of adrenal fatigue, exhaustion, cravings and obesity. The Adrenal Stress Panel measures:
1. Temporal free cortisol rhythm (morning, noon, afternoon, midnight)—Normal rhythm begins with the highest levels in the morning and decreases until the lowest levels are reached around midnight. Most adrenal fatigue sufferers have opposite levels.
2. DHEA and DHEA-s—DHEA levels decrease with age and have the same effects of cortisol rhythm imbalance, so testing is important to narrow down which hormone is out of balance.
3. Fasting and nonfasting insulin—Elevated cortisol leads to insulin resistance, which causes excess blood sugar to turn to fat.
4. Hydroxyprogesterone—This hormone can rule out or confirm genetic adrenal gland complications.
5. Gluten sensitivity—Gluten sensitivity creates an inflammatory response in the body, which can quickly deplete cortisol levels.
6. Salivary SIgA (strength of immune system response)—The validity of gluten sensitivity results can be determined by measuring your normal immune response. It also shows lowered immune function as a result of stress.
800-888-4353
http://www.unikeyhealth.com/adrenal-stress-panel
OTHER TESTS & LABS
Your Future Health
Since 1976, this laboratory for accessing nutrient levels has specialized in blood testing and customized nutritional analysis. One of its services includes a unique fatty acid test that can assess the healthy omega-6s.
877–468–6934
www.yourfuturehealth.com
GPL-TOX: Toxic Nonmetal Chemical Profile
This toxic nonmetal chemical profile screens for the presence of 172 different toxic chemicals, including organophosphate pesticides, phthalates, benzene, xylene, vinyl chloride, pyrethroid insecticides, acrylamide, perchlorate, diphenyl phosphate, ethylene oxide, acrylonitrile, and more. The screening also includes Tiglylglycine (TG), a marker for mitochondrial disorders resulting from mutations of mitochondrial DNA.
800-288-0383
https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/gpl-tox/
Quicksilver Scientific
The Tri-Test measures methylmercury and inorganic mercury, allowing analysis of exposure sources, body burden, and the ability to excrete each form of mercury.
303-531-0861
https://www.quicksilverscientific.com/testing/mercury-tri-test
23andMe
Perhaps the best known personal genetics company, 23andMe helps you begin your gene exploration using a saliva sample. Upon receiving your results, you can use 23andMe’s relative finder in addition to learning about your disease risks based on your unique profile.
800-239-5230
www.23andme.com
Genetic Genie
This website works in conjunction with your 23andMe results to provide a methylation and/or detoxification profile. Your 23andMe results grant full access to view your methylation and detox profiles.
http://geneticgenie.org
uBiome
This microbiome screening test uses advanced DNA sequencing technology to identify key microorganisms in your gut, both pathogenic and commensal. uBiome’s SmartGut is the world’s first sequencing-based clinical microbiome screening test, providing detailed and accurate information to help you understand your gut health.
clientservices@ubiome.com
https://ubiome.com/
SpectraCell Laboratories
The best marker in quantifying biological age is your telomeres—the little caps on the ends of chromosomes, similar in function to the aglets on shoelaces, that keep your chromosomes from unraveling. Studies have shown that telomere length is strongly associated with CVD risk, nutritional deficiencies (particularly antioxidants), and cancer, and testing may be a useful biomarker for risk assessment.
800-227-5227
https://www.spectracell.com/patients/patient-telomere-testing/
4. LIFESTYLE AIDS
WATER FILTRATION
Highly recommended filtration systems are the Under Counter or Countertop AIo Water Filters with Metalgon, which removes chlorine, parasites, and lead for safe drinking water straight out of the tap.
800-888-4353
http://www.unikeyhealth.com/under-counter-ultra-ceramic-water-filter
SAFE SKIN PRODUCTS
BeauCle Skin Care
With nature’s purest healing herbs, beautifying botanicals, and a unique probiotic complex, BeauCle products contain the safest ingredients to restore your skin’s health and youthful appearance from the outside in. The BeauCle Ultra Hydrating Moisturizer is unusual because it fades brown spots while supporting immediate hydration and sun damage repair.
800-888-4353
http://www.unikeyhealth.com/beaucle-ultra-hydrating-moisture
Osmosis Skincare
This skincare line uses a unique philosophy based on analyzing the skin and body as a whole to treat skin conditions at their source, restoring beauty and wellness. Its high-quality products are free of toxic chemicals, SLS, phthalates, parabens, gluten, and artificial colors and fragrances.
877-777-2305
www.osmosisskincare.com
Sunlighten
The Sunlighten sauna is the only sauna heater on the market to provide all three infrared wavelengths in one place and customizable to each user. It boasts of a proven 99 percent efficiency across all wavelengths for optimal health benefits and its advanced LEDs provide true near infrared at a consistent output for cell rejuvenation and antiaging. Its emissive coating produces more infrared per square inch than any other heater on the market.
877-292-0020
AIR PURIFIERS
Clean Water Revival (CWR)
CWR specializes in custom-designed water filtration equipment, air purifiers, and survival and personal protection equipment.
800-444-3563
www.cwrenviro.com
HOME REMEDIATION
International Institute for Bau-Biology & Ecology
The International Institute for Bau-Biology & Ecology is a nonprofit North American organization that combines building biology, ecological principles, and technical expertise to support healthy living and a more sustainable environment, according to the precautionary principle. Can check for mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), electromagnetic fields (EMFs), radon, and so on.
http://hbelc.org
SUSTAINABLE FOOD STORAGE
Bee’s Wrap
The natural alternative to plastic wrap for food storage. Wrap cheese, half a lemon, a crusty loaf of bread, and fruits and vegetables. Made with organic cotton, beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin, Bee’s Wrap is washable, reusable, and compostable.
802-643-2132
www.beeswrap.com
Very handy for making bone broth! Available on Amazon and in some nutrition stores.
PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS
Aubrey Organics
www.Aubrey-Organics.com
Dr. Bronner’s
www.drbronner.com
Earth Easy
www.EarthEasy.com
EarthWeave
www.earthweave.com
Eminence
www.EminenceOrganics.com
Green Shield
www.GreenShieldOrganic.com
Mrs. Meyer’s
www.mrsmeyers.com
Nature’s Carpet
www.naturescarpet.com
Seventh Generation
www.SeventhGeneration.com
Weleda
www.Weleda.com
Zum Zum
www.IndigoWild.com
Melaleuca
www.melaleuca.com
Shaklee
www.shaklee.com
ELECTROPOLLUTION
EMF Protective Shungite Jewelry and Home Goods by Shungite Queen
This nearly metal-free jewelry is handmade from natural stones and crystals with natural electromagnetic field (EMF) protective qualities, such as genuine Russian shungite. Customizable and special orders welcome.
www.shungitequeen.com
LessEMF
LessEMF Inc. provides a wide range of products—including EMF and radio frequency (RF) meters, Gauss meters, electrosmog detectors, and shielding devices—for identifying and protecting against electromagnetic pollution.
518-608-6479
www.lessemf.com
The Earthing Institute
All the latest scientific studies proving the efficacy of Earthing can be found at this site.
www.earthinginstitute.net
Dirty electricity has been associated with a variety of health problems, such as cancer, asthma, sleep issues, fatigue, skin rashes and tingling sensations, allergy symptoms, headaches, muscle and joint pain, brain fog, memory loss, ADHD symptoms, depression, and more. Greenwave provides a meter and filters that measure and reduce dirty electricity present on electrical wiring in homes, schools, businesses, and more.
800-506-6098
https://greenwavefilters.com
5. MAGAZINES, BOOKS, NEWSLETTERS & WEBSITES
MAGAZINES
Gallbladder Newsletter
Produced by Deborah Graefer, creator of GallbladderAttack.com and magna cum laude graduate of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, Gallbladder Newsletter has helped thousands all over the world to alleviate symptoms of gallbladder pain. Pertaining to all things related to the gallbladder, it covers such topics as dietary tips, ways to reduce pain or discomfort, removal, what fats to eat, flushes, and more.
www.GallbladderAttack.com
The Health Sciences Institute (HSI) Newsletter
HSI is an independent organization dedicated to uncovering and researching the most urgent advances in modern underground medicine. As a member of the professional advisory panel, I can verify that this cutting-edge newsletter is devoted to presenting extraordinary products to its members before the products hit the marketplace. HSI was the first to break the Ultra H-3 story—the extraordinary product for arthritis, depression, and antiaging. HSI provides private access to hidden cures, powerful discoveries, breakthrough treatments, and advances in modern underground medicine.
888-213-0764
http://hsionline.com
First for Women Magazine
With an understanding that women have busy lives, First for Women delivers helpful tips and credible information you can’t get anywhere else. The magazine provides numerous motivational articles on living a well-rounded life, nurturing family, owning a pet, preparing healthy menus, and just having fun! First for Women is very visual, with lots of quick tips and advice that make it easy to read as your schedule allows. I am proud to be a regular contributor.
201-569-6699
www.firstforwomen.com
Total Health Online Magazine
The mission of Total Health Online magazine is to advocate self-managed natural health, emphasize the importance of becoming the cocaptain of your own health-care team, and address the imperatives to wellness. To achieve this, the magazine provides you, the reader, with the information and resources needed to establish and maintain optimum health as well as to potentiate your immune system in times of crises. I am an associate editor for this outstanding publication.
http://totalhealthmagazine.com
Taste for Life
Taste for Life in-store magazines can be found in health food stores, natural product chains, food co-ops, and supermarkets nationwide. The publication provides excellent articles on pertinent health issues and serves as an informative educational source on a variety of levels. I am proud to sit on Taste for Life’s editorial board. The online website also provides a one-stop natural health resource.
603-283-0034
www.tasteforlife.com
Women’s World Magazine
A magazine with information and inspiration on topics ranging from food to decor to beauty to nutrition.
http://www.womansworld.com
Nutrition & Healing Newsletter
An author of nine books on topics than range from thyroid disorders to back pain, Dr. Glenn S. Rothfeld has helped thousands of patients find lasting solutions to even the most stubborn health problems. He shares these discoveries monthly in Dr. Rothfeld’s Nutrition & Healing newsletter.
http://nutritionandhealing.com
Reinventing Your Style: 7 Strategies for Looking Powerful, Dynamic and Inspiring
Jennifer Butler (ISBN 1-60-530680-0)
Discover a reflection of your inner self using a step-by-step guide designed by Jennifer Butler, a master in the art of visual communication. After years of studying great works of art and Mother Nature, Jennifer recognized a natural rhythm, harmony, and symmetry that when applied to human form, brought forth an inner radiance, a natural beauty that cannot be defined by height, weight or ethnic background. These observations are the basis for the seven principles of design presented throughout the title.
Going Against GMOs: The Fast-Growing Movement to Avoid Unnatural Genetically Modified “Foods” to Take Back Our Food
Melissa Diane Smith (ISBN 0-99-081521-8)
Trailblazing nutritionist, Melissa Diane Smith offers a book that is a definitive consumer’s guide to understanding genetically modified foods. You’ll learn the top 10 reasons to stay away from GMOs; why you have to go against the status quo to avoid GMOs; the Eat GMO-Free Challenge and non-GMO optimal health guidelines; detailed instructions for avoiding GMOs when shopping and eating out; and more than forty-five easy-to-make, non-GMO (and gluten-free) recipes.
The Fungus Link
Doug A. Kaufmann (ISBN 0-97-034180-6)
Learn why so many people have tried and failed to regain their health, simply because they were unaware of the fungus link to their symptoms. This groundbreaking work covers common issues including pain, heart health, allergies, digestive disorders, mental health, women’s health, and respiratory challenges.
The End of Acne: How Water Is the Cause of the Modern Acne Epidemic, and the Cure
Melissa Gardner (ISBN 0-69-272155-X)
What if your acne was caused by a toxic waste product that has been added to our American water supply since the 1960s and is in most of our food, especially in processed, packaged, and restaurant foods? Melissa Gardner uncovers fluoride’s link to acne as well as conditions, including cysts in your breasts or ovaries, melasma, arthritis, hypothyroidism, thyroid disease, diabetes, PMS, PCOS, tooth decay, osteoporosis, hormonal imbalances or endocrine disruption, heart disease, breast cancer, infertility, and migraines.
Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS (ISBN 1-25-986113-9)
For over twenty-five years, Fat Flush has helped millions of people lose weight, harness the healing powers of foods, reignite metabolism, fight cellulite, and restore the liver and gallbladder while improving their lives. Now, for the first time since its original publication, the acclaimed New York Times bestseller has been revised and updated with groundbreaking research, food options, and lifestyle choices to help you achieve lasting weight loss and wellness.
Before the Change
Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS (ISBN 0-06-264231-6)
Revised and updated, the New York Times bestseller is the popular alternative guide for taking charge of your perimenopause, filled with up-to-date research, including the latest information on hormone replacement therapy, mood swings, weight gain, and nutrition for women aged thirty-five and older. The book offers a gentle, proven, incremental program for understanding your body’s changes and controlling your symptoms during perimenopause—the period of about ten years leading up to menopause—to help you feel great through this vital phase of life.
Guess What Came to Dinner?
Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS (ISBN 1-58-333096-8)
Parasites are alive and well in twenty-first-century America. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from this alarming epidemic, which knows no economic or social boundaries. Parasites can masquerade as numerous illnesses, and this book masterfully covers everything you wanted to know and more about the warning signs, the water and food connection, man’s best friend, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
The Gut Flush Plan
Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS (ISBN 1-58-333343-6)
The Gut Flush Plan focuses on the new frontier in health care—the new germ warfare—designed to outsmart the hidden invaders and superbugs that are spreading into the community and threatening our health. The book offers concrete steps that protect against the undetected hitchhikers in our food and in our surroundings that take up residence in our gut, making us sick, tired, and bloated. You will learn to fortify your own compromised digestive system against pathogens and parasites, flush out any lingering invaders or toxins, and feed yourself nourishing foods that encourage and rebuild GI health.
Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS (ISBN 0-55-338250-0)
Super Nutrition for Women is the perfect book for women in their twenties and thirties who want to learn how to combat PMS, alleviate yeast infections, lose weight, and strengthen their immune system. This book also includes great tips on getting out bad fats, salt, and sugar and boosting the female minerals calcium and iron in your diet. Plus, terrific recipes!
Why Am I Always So Tired?
Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS (ISBN 0-06-251594-2)
Here is a groundbreaking discovery on the overlooked connection between exhaustion and a copper-zinc imbalance in our body. You will be amazed to read about the copper connection to other disorders, such as hyperactivity, panic attacks, depression, skin conditions, and hormonal imbalances. Copper is found in water pipes, IUDs, and birth control pills (estrogen stockpiles copper) as well as in soy products, chocolate, and regular tea.
Skinny Liver: A Proven Program to Prevent and Reverse the New Silent Epidemic—Fatty Liver Disease
Kristin Kirkpatrick and Ibrahim Hanouneh (ISBN 0-73-821916-9)
Written by two experts in the field and based on the latest research, Skinny Liver is an authoritative, easy-to-follow guide that promotes the health of your entire body. Included is a four-week dietary and exercise program, lifestyle changes to get your liver’s health back on track, and delicious liver-friendly recipes.
Create a Toxin-Free Body & Home Starting Today
W. Lee Cowden, MD, and Connie Strasheim (ISBN 0-99-610040-7)
You can’t escape toxic exposures, but you can reduce their effects… starting today. When you eliminate toxins, your mind begins to operate with clarity and sharpness; the aches and pains in your joints and muscles ease; you awaken with new energy, pep and vitality; difficult tasks become easier; you have a new zest and enthusiasm for life; and you sleep more deeply.
Foods That Fit a Unique You
W. Lee Cowden, MD, and Connie Strasheim (ISBN 0-99-610042-3)
In Foods That Fit a Unique You, authors W. Lee Cowden, MD, and Connie Strasheim prove that you can learn how to identify truly healthy foods—and look and feel your best—by taking into account six individual factors, including body pH, food allergies, metabolic type, gastrointestinal function, and your current health condition.
The Wireless Elephant in the Room
Camilla R. G. Rees (ISBN 1-54-243134-4)
Chock-full of research from leading scientific experts, including from Harvard, Columbia, Yale, and other universities, this is a highly informed synopsis of society’s new public health predicament. Learn what conditions have been linked to wireless radiation, where you can go for help to measure and minimize exposures, and how to quickly get further up to speed on the basics of safer living in a wireless world.
PEO Solution—Conquering Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease with Parent Essential Oils
Brian S. Peskin and Robert Jay Rowen, MD ISBN (0-98-827803-0)
Learn how practitioners were led astray by the supplement industry, the science of parent essential oils (PEOs) to resolving health issues, and what tools to use to avert potential damage.
The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence: A Woman’s Guide to Stressing Less, Weighing Less, and Loving More
Jessica Ortner (ISBN 1-40-194513-9)
Jessica Ortner is a producer of The Tapping Solution, the breakthrough documentary film on EFT/meridian Tapping (www.TheTappingSolution.com). She is the author of The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss and Body Confidence—a book based on her revolutionary online program, which has helped more than three thousand women tackle the stress that leads to weight gain.
NUTRITIONAL TRAINING RESOURCES
Certified Nutrition Specialists (CNSs)
CNS is an advanced certification held by advanced-degree professionals who specialize in nutrition including physicians, scholars, and clinical nutritionists. Practices range from science-based nutritional therapy to research and education both in clinical settings and in the community.
202-903-0267
www.nutritionspecialists.org
Certified Clinical Nutritionists (CCNs)
CCNs are board-certified professionals, predominately serving in educational roles. The Clinical Nutrition Certification Board is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt certification agency that provides professional training, examination, and certification for health-care organizations, specialty credentialing programs, and state license and certification examinations.
972-250-2829
www.cncb.org
Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA)
The Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Program offered in a distance-learning format by the Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc. is Ann Louise’s program of choice because its principles of functional medicine are different than any other program.
800-918-9798
http://nutritionaltherapy.com
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
IIN was founded in 1992 by Joshua Rosenthal and is now the largest nutrition school in the world. Through its innovative online learning platform, Integrative Nutrition has provided a global learning experience for over sixty thousand students and graduates in 122 countries worldwide.
877-730-5444
www.integrativenutrition.com
Bauman College Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts
Bauman College educates future leaders, thinkers, and creators in the holistic nutrition and culinary arts professions. The college’s goal is to change the way people consume food from convenience to conscious eating. Bauman provides students with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, culinary arts, and business practices to prepare them for career success.
707-795-1284
www.baumancollege.org
American College of Healthcare Sciences
Founded in New Zealand in 1978, ACHS launched in the United States in 1989 and became the first accredited completely online college offering holistic health education, with certificate, diploma, and undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
800-487-8839
www.achs.edu
The University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine strives to train doctors who are leaders in the emerging paradigm of health care, blending research and innovative technologies with the art of healing and natural therapeutics to provide patient-centered care.
800-392-3582
www.bridgeport.edu/academics/graduate/naturopathic-medicine-nd
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)
FDN is a holistic discipline that employs functional laboratory assessments to identify malfunctions and underlying conditions at the root cause of the most common health complaints.
858-386-0075
http://functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com
The Institute for Functional Medicine
A leader in functional medicine education, this institute offers physicians and other health-care professionals a systems-based approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive management of complex chronic disease.
800-228-0622
www.functionalmedicine.org
EDUCATION
Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation
The Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt educational organization dedicated to the promotion of enhanced health through awareness of ecology, lifestyle, and health food production and sound nutrition. At its core are the landmark works of Drs. Weston A. Price and Francis M. Pottenger Jr., pioneers in modern research.
800-366-3748
http://ppnf.org
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a powerful self-help method based on research showing that emotional trauma contributes greatly to disease. Clinical trials have shown that EFT tapping can reduce the emotional impact of memories that trigger emotional distress. Once the distress is reduced or removed, the body can often rebalance itself, leading to accelerated healing.
www.eftuniverse.com
National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)
The NANP have developed two rigorous sets of Educational Standards for Nutrition Consultants and Natural Chefs. Every school that appears on its Recommended Educational Programs page has been approved by NANP’s thorough review process, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum.
800-342-8037
www.nanp.org
NeuroLipid Research Foundation
The NeuroLipid Research Foundation believes that no matter how compromised the patient, you can determine the core of the patient’s disease/disorder and optimize his or her health status by addressing membrane fatty acid disturbances and epigenetic (toxic exposure) factors.
856-825-8338
www.neurolipid.org
Academy for Comprehensive Integrative Medicine (ACIM)
The academy’s mission is to bring the best in integrative medical education, research, and professional referrals regarding all aspects of human health to the broadest segment of global society. Online courses are available and professors hail from Europe, Canada, Latin America, and the United States.
800-958-0703
www.acimconnect.com
The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM)
ACAM enables the public to connect with physicians who take an integrative approach to patient care and empowers individuals with information about integrative medicine treatment options.
800-532-3688
www.acam.org
American Academy of Anti-Aging (A4M)
The A4M is dedicated to the advancement of technology to detect, prevent, and treat aging-related disease and educating physicians, scientists, and members of the public about biomedical sciences, breaking technologies, and antiaging issues.
561-997-0112
www.a4m.com
American Academy of Environmental Medicine
Founded in 1985, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine is an international association of physicians and other professionals interested in the clinical aspects of humans and our environment.
316-684-5500
www.aaemonline.org
The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM)
AIHM is a global, interprofessional member organization that educates and trains clinicians in integrative health and medicine to assure exemplary health care using evidence-based research, person-centered care, and global healing traditions.
(858) 240-9033
www.aihm.org/
Huggins Applied Healing
Dr. Huggins addresses the issue of dental toxicity due to mercury in amalgam fillings as the cause of many unexplained diseases and health issues. Other services include standard dental practices, such as root canals, also shown to contribute to many health issues for which the medical community has no explanation.
www.HugginsAppliedHealing.com
866-948-4638
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
The IAOMT is an accredited member of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s Global Mercury Partnership. Members support the effort to inform consumers about health risks from amalgam mercury and water fluoridation, and support efforts toward eliminating these risks.
http://iaomt.org
863-420-6373
International Organization of Integrative Cancer Physicians (IoICP)
The IoICP is the first professional organization of IPT and integrative cancer physicians.
They share information, research and collaborate on Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT), and focus on other targeted cancer therapies and their effectiveness when combined with selective complementary therapies.
512-342-8181
www.ioicp.com