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s a longtime fan of nutrition-based remedies, I read with interest how eating lots of fruit and raw veg- etables was found to weaken the negative impact of gene 9p21, the strongest marker for heart disease (see “Eating Greens Can Change Genes,” page 11). Research- ers studied more than 27,000 individuals of a variety of ethnicities to come to this conclusion. It turns out that a focus on whole, plant-based foods and calcium-rich beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and greens (for better absorption than supplements) is a yummy way to help prevent many diseases, including those of the heart.


A good diet isn’t just valuable for disease prevention; it helps improve your quality of life, as well. A wonderful article on the role of hormones throughout a woman’s life—including the interaction of her diet and hormones—is “The Hor- mone Balancing Act: Natural Strategies for Feeling Better” on page 16. The whole hormone issue is so complicated and confusing that it sometimes makes me feel like sticking my head in the sand and simply doing nothing. But the truth is, at ev- ery stage of our lives we can all do something to minimize the disruptions caused by fluctuations in our hormones. The best thing we can do—from an early age, and forever—is exercise and


avoid man-made estrogens, called xenoestrogens, which occur in non-organic milk, dairy and meats. These xenoestrogens, which mimic natural estrogen, are also found in personal care products, some plastics, and chemical-based pesti- cides and herbicides. A great suggestion from Christiane Northrup, author of The Wisdom of Menopause, is to buy a glucometer, which measures blood sugar (and you don’t need a prescription to get one!). It is a simple check you can do each morning to make sure your blood sugar is under control. According to Northrup, for the vast majority of women, this can serve as one of the simplest ways to make sure their hormones are in balance. If implementing those suggestions still leaves your body out of whack, or your symptoms are too uncomfortable, Lea’s Natural Health Solutions (see ad, page 11) is a trusted source of hormone information, testing and treatment in the Knoxville area.


On another note, I would like to congratulate Sustainable Future founder


David Bolt on his recent Champion of Change Award, presented in April at the White House (see ad, page 40). As Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” In my view, David and his employees at Sustainable Future are one such group.


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