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Welcome to Education Week!Spring 2010
Thai‐Go
The Best Gets Better with Pomegranate and Acai
Steven Horne
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Steven Horne
• Founder of Tree of LightPublishingPublishing
• Professional Clinical Herbalist
• Gifted writer and teacher
Professional member of• Professional member of American Herbalist Guild (AHG)
• Professional member of International IridologyInternational Iridology Practioner’s Association
• Author of The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s SunshineGuide to Nature’s Sunshine Products
• He has studied herbs for over 30 years!
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years!
Thai‐Go
The Best Gets Better with P t d A iPomegranate and Acai
The Reality of Health
“[Health] is achieved by following the laws of nature;following the laws of nature; when you break them, illness results. Health is not bestowed upon you by a beneficent nature at birth; it is achieved and maintained only yby active participation in well‐defined rules of healthful living rules you may beliving—rules you may be disregarding every day.”
Henry Bieler in Food is Your Best Medicine
Creating Health
“…today a search for pure air, pure raw milk pure waterpure raw milk, pure water, natural, unprocessed, unpreserved foods, unsprayed vegetables, nourishing whole grain bread is too simple, too unpretentious to be extolled pas a ‘new’ therapy in treating disease .”
Henry Bieler inHenry Bieler in Food is Your Best Medicine
Fruits and Vegetables
• Are an absolutely i i l f h l hcritical part of a healthy
diet
Sh ld k• Should make up over half of what we eat on a daily basisdaily basis
• Most Americans only get 1‐1/2 servings dailyget 1 1/2 servings daily
Supermarket Produce
• Travels an average of 1 000 il d i1,000 miles and is an average of 14 days old
N t i t d l ti• Nutrient depletion starts within hours harvestingharvesting
• Is often sprayed, waxed, irradiated orwaxed, irradiated or otherwise treated
Why is Fresh Produce Essential?
• Fresh produce contains dnumerous compounds
(both known and unknown) that protectunknown) that protect the body and build health
• Antioxidants are some of the critical compounds in fresh produce
Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
• These processes are f hone of the root causes
of degenerative diseases including:diseases, including:– Cancer
– Heart diseaseHeart disease
– Arthritis
– Auto‐immune conditions
and many more…
What is Inflammation?
Inflammation is the body’s i i i linitial response to irritation, tissue
damage or infectiondamage or infection
All tissue damage initiates an inflammatoryan inflammatory
reaction
Symptoms of Inflammation
•Swelling g
•Redness
•Pain
•Heat
Swelling
• Swelling is caused by dil i f illdilation of capillary pores which allows fluid and protein into tissuesand protein into tissues spaces in increased quantities; this also q ;allows white blood cells into the area
Redness
• Redness is caused by i d bl d flincreased blood flow to the area; blood vessels are dilated above theare dilated above the affected area and constricted below the affected area
Pain
• Pain is due to tissue lli iswelling putting
pressure on nerves and lack of oxygen to tissueslack of oxygen to tissues
Heat
• Heat is caused by i d ll lincreased cellular activity and oxidation at site of damagesite of damage
Understanding Oxidation
• Chemical reactions involving oxygen
• Fire is an example of oxidation at work
Other Examples of Oxidation
• Iron rusting
• An apple turning brown
• Gasoline burning in your car
• Your cells producing f f denergy from food
OxygenOxygen The Double‐Edged Sword
• Oxygen is needed to metabolize (burn) nutrients
• Oxygen can alsoOxygen can also “burn” our own tissues
An Engine Needs aNeeds a Cooling S tSystem
Antio idantsAntioxidants are the body “engine’s” cooling system
Antioxidants
• Protect cells from being d d bdamaged by oxygen compounds
C f b th di t• Come from both dietary sources and are manufactured by yourmanufactured by your own cells
The Myth of Medicine
“Really, there is no i l di i hi hspecial medicine which
is a specific (or remedy) for any chronicfor any chronic disease.”
Henry Bieler in Food is Your Best Medicine
“iti ” i L ti f I fl ti“itis” is Latin for Inflammation
• Arthritis
• Bronchitis
• Appendicitis
• Laryngitisy g
• Sinusitis
• TonsillitisTonsillitis
In addition to all “itis” diseasesIn addition to all itis diseases, inflammation and oxidative stress are involved in…
• Heart Disease
A i• Autoimmune
Disorders• Aging
• Cancer
Disorders• And many, many
th• Allergies others…
Internal “Fire Alarms”
• Chronic, low grade aches d iand pains
• Fatigue, especially ft iafter exercise
• General malaise (just not feeling good)not feeling good)
• Bright or dark red tongue
R d bl di• Red, bleeding gums
More Fire Alarms
• Excess weight
• Carbohydrate and
• Brittle fingernails
• Limp hairCarbohydrate and sugar cravings
• Frequent headaches
Limp hair
• Groggy upon waking
• Lack of mentalq
• Constant hunger
• Fluid retention
Lack of mental concentration
• Craving cold foods andFluid retention
• Red or purplish tissue
Craving cold foods and beverages
Inflammation always has a cause
“Remove the cause and the effect willRemove the cause and the effect will cease.”
—Samuel Thomson
Causes of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
• Chemical irritation• Chemical irritation
• Mechanical irritation
Ti d• Tissue damage
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Stress
Find the cause and remove itFind the cause and remove it whenever possible…
ORACOxygen‐Reducing Radical AbsorptionOxygen Reducing Radical Absorption
Capacity
• A method for measuring the total antioxidant activity of a substance
• Quantitatively measures the total antioxidant capacity as• Quantitatively measures the total antioxidant capacity as well as the amount of fast vs. slow acting antioxidants
• Used to determine the effectiveness of various natural antioxidants
ORAC Values of Foods
• Dark chocolate ‐ 13,120
• Rosemary ‐ 6,000
• Prunes ‐ 5,770
• Blueberries ‐ 2,400
• Blackberries ‐ 2,036
• Kale ‐ 1,770
• Green tea ‐ 1,686
• Strawberries ‐ 1,540
Thai‐Go
• ORAC Value • Ingredients– Thai‐Go ‐ 51,939
– Competitor A ‐ 24,480
Competitor B 23 323
– Mangosteen fruit
– Grape fruit, skin, seed
– Blueberry fruit– Competitor B ‐ 23,323
– Red Raspberry fruit
– Wolfberry (Lycium) fruit
– Sea Buckthorn fruitSea Buckthorn fruit
– Green tea leaves
– Apple fruit
f– Pomegranate fruit
– Acai fruit
Hippocrates
“Let your food be your di i dmedicine and your
medicine be your food ”food…
Mangosteen
• Delicious tropical fruit
• High in antioxidant compounds called
thxanthones– alpha manostin
– gamma mangostin– gamma mangostin
• Xanthones are in highest concentrationhighest concentration in the pericarp (rind)
Xanthones
• Anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant
• Antiviral (Epstein‐Barr virus) and antifungal
• May help block histamineMay help block histamine
• Can inhibit oxidation of LDL cholesterol
P t ti l i hibiti d• Potential cancer inhibiting compounds (leukemia)
• Pain relieving qualities
• Potential benefit in diabetes
Mangosteen is Also In
• IF Relief– Powerful remedy for reducing inflammation and easing paing p
• Super ORAC– Antioxidant formula in capsule form
Grape
• Alchemists believed the grape to be of the highestgrape to be of the highest order in the plant kingdom because of their ability to make wine
• Grape fruits are alkalizing and help remove acid wasteand help remove acid waste from the body
• Grape seeds contain the antioxidant compounds oligomeric procyanidins(OPCs) ( )
Oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs)
• Condensed tannins i h f lwith powerful
antioxidant capabilities
F d i i b k• Found in pine bark, grape seed and green teatea
• Grapine® contains OPCs
Potential Applications of OPCs
• Aging (slow) • Meningitis
• Arthritis
• Bruises
• Pain
• Parkinson’s disease
• Cancer (prevention)
• Diabetes
(prevention)
• Surgery (healing from)
• Lupus
• Macular degeneration
• Vaccines (detoxification from)
The Grape Cure
• Juliette de Bairacli Levy recommended the grape curerecommended the grape cure “when the human body has become sick almost beyond reasonable hope of recovery”
• This “cure” consists of living off of fresh unsprayed grapes (andof fresh, unsprayed grapes (and a few leaves and tendrils)
• Other famous healers have also used a diet of grapes as a cure for many chronic ailments
Blueberry
• North American relative of European bilberryEuropean bilberry
• Helps to stabilize blood sugar levels
• Contain anthocyanins
• Prevents oxidation of fats
• Protects capillaries
• An important “bear” medicine in Native traditionmedicine in Native tradition
Anthocyanins
• Plant pigments (blue, d bl k) l dred, black), natural dyes
• Superoxide radical scavengers
• Prevent lipid peroxidationperoxidation
• Stabalize collagen and protect tissues fromprotect tissues from breakdown during chronic inflammation
Sources of Anthocyanins
• Blueberry
• Billberry
• Huckleberry
• Cranberry
• Black currant
• Elderberry
• Grape skin & leaves
Raspberry
• The leaf is used as a i f b h htonic for both the
female and male reproductive systemreproductive system
• The fruit is traditionally used to “nourish theused to nourish the blood”
• It is cooling andIt is cooling and refreshing
Wolfberry (Lycium or Gogi)
• Protects the liver from i l ienvironmental toxins
• Used in Chinese di i t “ l thmedicine to “cool the
blood”
• Used as a tonic for the• Used as a tonic for the liver, kidney and eyes
• High in vitamin C• High in vitamin C
More Uses for Wolfberry• Dizziness
• Blurred vision• Blurred vision
• High blood pressurepressure
• Fever
• Sweating• Sweating
• Irritability
• Excessive thirst• Excessive thirst
• Nosebleeds
E “h t”• Excess “heat”
Sea Buckthorn
• High in vitamin C, bi fl id dbioflavonoids and trace minerals
P t d h li• Promote wound healing
• Support circulation
I i• Improve resistance to infection
Al d h f• Also used as wash for treating skin irritation
Bioflavionoids
• Aid heart and circulation, strengthen blood vesselsstrengthen blood vessels (reduce fragility)
• Act synergistically with Vitamin C
• Antioxidant, antiviral, anti inflammatoryanti‐inflammatory, hepatoprotective
• Inhibit enzymes that yproduce pro‐inflammatory prostaglandins
Other Sources of Bioflavonoids
• Milk Thistle (silybin)
• Citrus peel (hesperidinand others)
• Buckwheat (rutin)
• Gingko• Gingko
• Horsetail
• Rose hips
Green Tea
• Significant source of l h lpolyphenols
• Strong antioxidant
• May have benefits against tooth decay
M i h• May promote weight loss
Apple
• Alkalizing remedy used f d dfor congested and overworked liver
H l f l f kid i• Helpful for kidney pain, migraines and skin eruptionseruptions
• Has fever reducing propertiesproperties
Pomegranate
• Prized from ancient times
A i id h h l• Antioxidant that helps prevent oxidation of cholesterol
• May help prevent bloodMay help prevent blood platelet aggregation
• Improves oxygen uptake in h h lthe heart muscle
• May prevent prostate cancer or inhibit growthor inhibit growth
• May also reduce risk of breast cancer
Acai• Latest antioxidant superfood from Amazon
• Rich source of anthocyanins and other phenolics
• High in B vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and omega‐3 fatty acids
Al i l i id• Also contains oleic acid (omega‐9) found in olive oiloil
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Possible Thai‐Go Uses
• Slowing aging • Eye problems
• Reducing risk of heart disease, cancer and di b t
• Autoimmune conditions
• Heat strokediabetes
• Speed recovery from surgery or chronic
• Radiation exposure
• Chemical exposuresurgery or chronic illness
• All inflammatory
• Fevers
• General tonic • All inflammatory conditions—“itises”
Thai‐Go Cooler
• Make fresh lemon‐aide i h l lwith real maple syrup
(equal parts) and add Thai‐Go to tasteThai‐Go to taste
• Helpful for reducing fever cooling the bodyfever, cooling the body in hot summer weather and cleansing the system
Thai‐Go Energy Pick‐Up
• Add Thai‐Go and Liquid Chl h llChlorophyll to water and drink for a quick and natural energy pick‐and natural energy pick‐up
• Helps get more oxygenHelps get more oxygen in the blood and doesn’t spike blood sugar levels
Gastro‐Intestinal Soother
• Use Thai‐Go diluted in water as a base for takingwater as a base for taking fiber first thing in the morning (Nature’s Three, Psyllium Hulls Combo or Everybody’s Fiber)
• Reduces intestinal• Reduces intestinal inflammation, tones tissues and improves elimination
• Note: always drink lots of water with fiber
Cold and Fever Buster
• Mix 1‐2 ounces of Thai‐G d ½ 1Go and ½‐1 teaspoon of Vitamin C Ascorbatesin a quart of water andin a quart of water and drink as much as you can
• This will reduce inflammation and “heat” throughout the system
Pain‐Eraser and Injury Repair
• Drink Thai‐Go and take 2 IF R li f h2 IF Relief every hour to cool the fires of inflammation and easeinflammation and ease pain
• Take Herbal CA andTake Herbal CA and HSN‐W with above to help heal after injury or surgery
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