In 2005, Caroline Andrews began a healing journey with her daughter, Chelsea, that took the 13-year-old from a diagnosis of chronic mi- graines and severe digestive prob- lems to vibrant health. “All the allo- pathic doctors we consulted only put her on more prescriptive drugs and referred her out for procedures, such as an MRI, because they thought she might have brain tumors,” says Andrews, a certified yoga instructor and regional coordinator for Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren, a doctor of functional medicine known as Dr. T. Andrews was eventually introduced to a holistic acupuncturist who used Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET) to determine Chelsea’s undiagnosed food allergies. “Through Peggy Raikes, we began getting educated about the link between nutrition and optimal health,” she advises.


Andrews first turned to Ayurveda to explore the way that eating according to body type could influence not only her daughter’s health, but that of her entire family. “I had an Ayurvedic chef come to my home and teach me how to prepare recipes,” notes Andrews, who dropped all dairy products, sugar, chocolate and white flour from the family’s diet. It wasn’t until she eliminated animal protein, though, that Chelsea became symptom-free. Since 2008, Andrews and her family have become passionate about adopting a vegan diet. One of the big-


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gest influences on their decision to explore the benefits was Eating, an award-winning film that has been viewed by more than 20 million peo- ple worldwide. Highlights of the film include interviews with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn and Dr. Joseph Crowe, two world-famous Cleveland Clinic Foundation physicians. Esselstyn is recognized for his 20-year study—the


longest of its kind ever conducted—proving that changes in diet and nutrition can cure heart disease. Crowe re- versed severe heart disease by adopting the plant-based Rave Diet. Passionate about the film, Andrews ordered 20 copies and sold them at cost.


Andrews’ concern about eliminating animal protein from her family’s diet was diminished after attending a presentation given by Dr. T in 2009. “He explained that eating animal protein significantly elevates the amount of cortisol, a stress hormone, as well as acid levels,” says Andrews, who adds that elevated cortisol levels can create an adrenal imbalance that manifests in various forms, such as belly fat, cravings, weight issues, weakness, tiredness and gastrointestinal problems. “Many of these symptoms plagued Chelsea until she adopted a plant-based diet.”


For more information on Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren, visit Ecopoli- tan.com or call Caroline Andrews at 760-419-1224. See ad on page 5.


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