APPENDIX Z

Resources

DATABASES

Drug–Nutrient Interactions Virtual Database

Use this database to enter a drug or supplement; receive a full interaction report that includes notice of potential interactions. Mailing address: Integrative Therapeutics, LLC, 825 Challenger Drive Green Bay, WI 54311; Phone: 800-931-1709; Fax: 800-380-8189. Website: http://www.integrativepro.com/Resources/Professional-Resources/Drug-Nutrient-Interaction-Checker?utm_medium=email&utm_source=2014-08-07
-newsletter&utm_campaign=drug-nutrient-interactions&utm_content=sub-feature

Book: Stargrove, M. B., Treasure, J., & McKee, D. L. (2007). Herb, nutrient, and drug interactions: Clinical implications and therapeutic strategies. Maryland Heights, MI: Mosby.

Nutrition Data

Detailed nutrition information, plus unique analysis tools that tell you more about how foods affect your health and make it easier to choose healthy foods.

Website: http://nutritiondata.self.com/

RxISK

RxISK is a free and independent website where patients, doctors, and pharmacists can research prescription drugs and easily report a drug side effect. Website: https://www.rxisk.org/Default.aspx

ASSESSMENTS, TESTING, AND LAB WORK

Diagnos-Techs

Provides saliva testing for evaluating stress, hormone-related disease, food allergies, gastrointestinal health, 24 hr Cortisol Test to evaluate HPA axis function, and other health conditions. Website: http://www.diagnostechs.com/Pages/Intro.asp x

Eating Attitudes Test 26

This test can be used for education and screening. A score of 20 or greater implies the need for further assessment. Website: http://www.eat-26.com/

Gluten and Food Allergy/Food Sensitivity Testing

Cyrex™ specializes in testing for autoimmune conditions. Website: https://www.cyrexlabs.com/; Tests: https://www.cyrexlabs.com/CyrexTestsArrays/tabid/136/Default.aspx

Great Plains Laboratory

Provides specialized testing, including Organic Acids test, Gluten/Casein, Vitamin D, amino acid levels testing (urinary and blood), urinary/serum peptide tests, and zinc taste test.

Website: http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/home/eng/; Tests: http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/home/eng/peptide.asp

Life Extension

Provides requisitions for client-ordered blood tests for a variety of markers, including inflammatory markers, homocysteine, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen, and micronutrient tests (blood). Website: http://www.lef.org/Vitamins
-Supplements/Blood-Tests

The Mediator Release Test

Tests for food- and food-chemical-induced inflammation. Website: http://nowleap.com/mediator-release-testing/the-patented-mediator-release-test-mrt/

SpectraCell

Provides nutritional testing, including MTHFR, telomere testing, micronutrient tests (blood), and nutrient status for physicians and their clients. SpectraCell Labs also conducts telomere testing via blood sample submission. Website: http://www.spectracell.com/

Standard Process

NutrSync: DNA test for 45 variables that affect nutritional status. Website: https://www.standardprocess.com/Standard-Process/NutriSync#.VSQkwmahY2 9

Trace Elements

Provides hair tissue mineral analysis for metabolic type, mineral ratios, and heavy metals. Website: http://www.traceelements.com/

HIGH-QUALITY NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS SOURCES

Life Extension

Provides nutritional information, products, and services. Website: http://www.lef.org/

Life Extension Magazine

A monthly publication of the Life Extension Foundation on topics of nutrition, hormones, and antiaging supplements. Website: http://www.lef.org/magazine/index.htm

Thorne Metabolic Nutrition

Quality nutritional supplements. Website: https://shop.thorne.com/products/thorne-metabolic-nutrition

HIGH-QUALITY NUTRIENT BRANDS

Allergy Research Group

Excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and glandulars.

Website: http://www.allergyresearchgroup.com/

Biotics Research Corp

Address: PO Box 7027, Olympia, WA 98507; Phone: (360) 438-3600;

Excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and glandulars, as well as De-Stress and Liquid Zinc.

Toll-free: (800) 636-6913; Website: http://bioticsnw.com/

Carlson Labs

Excellent source for vitamin E and fish oil.

Website: http://www.carlsonlabs.com /

Fungi Perfecti

Provides medicinal mushroom supplements and products. Address: Fungi Perfecti LLC, PO Box 7634, Olympia, WA 98507; Phone (toll-free in US & Canada): 800-780-9126; Phone (local): 360-426-9292; E-mail: info@fungi.com

Green Pastures

High-quality fermented cod liver oil and butter-oil blend.

Website: http://www.greenpasture.org/public/Home/index.cfm

Integrative Therapeutics

Website: http://www.integrativepro.com/

Nordic Naturals

Website: https://www.nordicnaturals.com/

High-quality fish oil combinations for all ages.

Standard Process

Excellent source of chlorophyll and glandulars.

Website: http://www.standardprocess.com/home

DISTRIBUTORS OF HIGH-QUALITY SUPPLEMENTS

These companies will establish accounts for professionals and provide wholesale pricing for most quality brands, and they ship nationally. Clinicians may make arrangements for client purchase at small discounts.

Emerson Ecologics

Quality nutritional supplements. Website: https://emersonecologics.com/

Natural Partners

Quality nutritional supplements. Website: http://www.naturalpartners.com /

SPECIFIC SUPPLEMENTS

Prevagen

Prevagen® (apoaequorin) is clinically shown to help with mild memory problems associated with aging. Address: Quincy Bioscience, 301 S. Westfield Rd, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53716; Phone: 888-565-5385; E-mail: customerservice@prevagen.com; Website: https://www.prevagen.com/

Sonic Cholesterol

A purified cholesterol supplement to support healthy cholesterol levels. Address: New Beginnings Nutritionals, 7797 Quivira Road, Lenexa, KS 66216; Phone: (913) 754-0458; Toll-free: (877) 575-2467; Fax: (913) 248-7609; E-mail: info@nbnus.com; Website: http://www.nbnus.net/shopexd.asp?id=399

FOODS AND FOOD-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES

Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar

Organic raw apple cider vinegar. Phone (toll-free): 800-446-1990; Fax: 805-968-1001; E-mail: General information: info@bragg.com; Website: http://www.bragg.com/

Find Real Food App

An app that lists of over 13,000 researched foods and brands highest in nutrient density, without additives and processing. Website: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-real-food/id716877330?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

HAPIfork

The HAPIfork is an electronic fork that helps you monitor and track your eating habits. Website: http://www.hapi.com/

COOKING SKILLS

Cooking Matters

Helps families to shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget. Address: 1030 15th Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington DC, 20005; Website: http://cookingmatters.org /

Food Scores App

Produced by Environmental Working Group, this app rates the quality of the food/brand name and produces an overall score between 1 and 10. Website: http://www.ewg.org/foodscores?inlist=Y&sdf=1

Knife Skill Video Techniques–HD

This HD video series teaches the basics of how to work with knives and also has tutorials on how to sharpen your knife, and butchery. Website: http://www.stellaculinary.com/knife-skill-video-techniques-hd

Rouxbe Online Cooking School

Rouxbe (ROO-bee) is a members-only, online cooking school delivering culinary and wellness instruction to home cooks, schools, restaurants, and professional culinary academies. Phone (toll-free): 1-800-677-0131; Phone (international): 1-604-677-6000; E-mail: pr@rouxbe.com; Website: http://rouxbe.com/

COOKBOOKS/BLOGS

These two resources are among the best food cookbooks and blogs. Watch out for use of some ingredients like sugar that you will want to avoid. Just make a substitution.

Canal Street Cooking

Website: http://thecanalhouse.com/buythebook.html

Food52

Website: http://food52.com/

DVDS

Microwarriors: The Power of Probiotics, Special Edition

DVD Documentary Narrated by Leonard Nimoy about probiotics, including their history, production, scientific research, and more. Address: Health Point Productions, 4335 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; Phone: (818) 788-2040; E-mail: microwarriorsmovie@sbcglobal.net; Website: http://www.microwarriorsmovie.com/index.html

Beyond Fish Oil Nutritional and Complementary Therapies With Dr. Leslie Korn

This 7-hour continuing education course for clinicians provides a comprehensive overview of nutritional therapies for mental health and their integration with other modalities. Website: http://shop.pesi.com/product/beyondfishoilcomplementary
andnutritionaltreatmentsformentalhealthdisorders%287436%29

KITCHEN APPLIANCES

Blenders

Brands to look for include Vitamix, K-Tec Blender, Juiceman Smoothies, and Tribest Blender.

Juicer

Champion Juicer is a very high-quality juicer. Website: http://championjuicer.com/

Dehydrator

The Excalibur is a good choice, as it has temperature control, it is fan-operated, and it is easy to clean. Website: http://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/

NUTRITIONAL THERAPIES TRAINING

Bastyr University Nutrition Programs

Bastyr University offers undergraduate and graduate nutrition degree programs, as well as nondegree programs that encompass a “whole food” approach. Address: Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore, WA 98028-4966; Phone: (425) 602-3000; Fax: (425) 823-6222 (fax); Website: http://www.bastyr.edu/academics/areas-study/study-nutrition

Health Coach Training Program

Integrative Nutrition’s Health Coach Training Program is online, with lectures by leading health experts. Phone (US): (877) 730-5444; Phone (International): +1 (212) 730-5433; Website: http://www.integrativenutrition.com /

National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)

This webpage lists training programs that have been reviewed and approved as meeting NANP’s educational standards. These programs qualify their graduates for professional membership and to sit for the holistic nutrition national board exam. Website: http://nanp.org/schools

Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Program (NTP)

This distance-learning program provides students with 9 months of distance training with the flexibility of self-paced study, teleconference calls, and three separate multiple-day, instructor-led workshops during the 15-module course. Website: http://nutritionaltherapy.com/ntt-programs/ntp-classes/

ORGANIZATIONS

Center for Nutrition Advocacy

The Center for Nutrition Advocacy tracks nutritional practice regulation for each state. Website: http://nutritionadvocacy.org/laws-state

International Network of Integrative Mental Health, Inc. (NIMH)

Provides education, research, networking, and advocacy. Website: http://www.inimh.org/

Weston-Price Foundation

Provides education, research, and activism for restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet. Website: http://www.westonaprice.org/