Dr. Heather Fox Ph D D A c R M T S A June 2007 Men and Wellness
a rate of 105 males per 100 females. By the age of 65 there are now only
Volume 2 Issue 3 The Gender Gap Inside this Issue
• Men and Wellness - The Gender Gap
our overall population. Are we seeing a trend toward improvement in men's
• Thyroid Health with Natural Medicine
• Healthy Cooking with Wholesome Foods
male subjects in a vast array of studies.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, accidents, pneumonia and influenza,
It is a fact that men do not seek health
women do with often disastrous consequences. For instance HIV and
six years. Canadians' life expectancy at
Dr. Heather Fox PhD DAc RMT SA
studies in a variety of populations, the
Health Education Specialist Ph. 306-522-1077 Fax. 306-522-2296 Cell. 306-527-8172 leading causes of death. Not only
According to Statistics Canada and as
are men 29 percent more likely to more likely to die from it The most likely cancer to kill men between the ages of 15 and 30 is testicular cancer, but most physicians don't
The thyroid gland - a butterfly shaped
security, strength and even their ability
to be successful in their life endeavors.
*NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS For Optimal Health in Men
engage in a so called 'manly' lifestyle
Metabolism: Thyroid hormones NOW Liquid Multi Gels Vitamin and NOW Prostate Support NOW Omega 3 Fish Oil Lemon NOW Tru C Biocomplex Vitamin C End
their roles as father, lover, worker and
Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is Growth: Thyroid hormones are vital
provider. It is critically important that
THYROID HEALTH Development: One classic experiment WITH NATURAL MEDICINE
in the belief that the body has a natural
Cardiovascular system: Thyroid
likely to have a heart attack. One study
doctor is in fact 'docere' which means
"contributed to 60 percent of cases of
Central nervous system: Too little
iodine is typically added to the salt or
NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS
critical to thyroid health it should also
Vitamin A - 10,000 IU Coenzyme Vitamin B complex - B12 with Folic Acid - 1000 to 5000
cells are the only cells in the body that
B6 - 100mg Vitamin C - 2500 - 6000 mg Advanced Gamma E - 400 IU Coenzyme Q10 - 200 mg Reproductive system: Liquid Calcium/Magnesium with D Selenium - 200mcg daily OptiZinc - 30 mg daily with copper L-Tyrosine - 1000 mg daily Kelp - 60 mg
should be corrected. Sufficient protein,
bladder infections, infertility, reduced
states "there is abundant evidence that some of the isoflavones found in soy, including genistein and equol, a
include intolerance to cold and/or heat,
metabolize of daidzen, demonstrate toxicity in estrogen sensitive tissues and in the thyroid. This is true for a number of species, including humans. Additionally, isoflavones are inhibitors of the thyroid peroxidase which makes
breasts and ovaries, fibroids, dry skin,
T3 and T4. Inhibition can be expected to generate thyroid abnormalities, Desiccated Thyroid -- The Natural thyroiditis. There exists a significant Alternative body of animal data that demonstrates goitrogenic and even carcinogenic
function of the thyroid gland. It is the
effects of soy products. Moreover, End
significant benefit to patients in terms
flour mixture to form moist batter. Combine apples, juice, remaining 1/2 cup
Plum Ginger Chicken
heavy large skillet; mix well. Bring to a
Rice Salad
boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter over
hot apple mixture. Cover and simmer 15 to
2 cups Inari® basmati rice
20 minutes or until dumplings are cooked
From The Organic Planet Cookbook 2 cups cooked boneless chicken breast
through and wooden pick inserted near dumpling center comes out clean.
1/2 cup sliced green onions 4 plums, sliced End 2 tablespoons NOW® brand coconut oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce or low sodium tamari sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger OR 1 teaspoon of finely grated fresh ginger
1. Prepare rice by bringing 4 cups of cold
water with 2 cups of dried rice to a boil on
when rice starts to boil. Cover tightly with
a lid. Gently lift with a fork (do not stir)
Creamed Crab and
tender and water is absorbed into the rice.
Spinach Soup
2. Combine rice, chicken, green onions and sliced plums in large mixing bowl.
6 ounces crab meat (up to 8 ounces) or imitation crab 2 cups fresh spinach leaves coarsely
over rice mixture and toss lightly. Chill
3 tablespoons butter or NOW® brand coconut oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons unbleached white flour 1/8 teaspoon pepper Honey Yogurt Apple 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Dumplings 2 cups Purely Bulk® mock chicken soup base no MSG reconstituted 2 cups light cream or milk or dairy 1 cup all-purpose flour substitute of your choice 4 teaspoons baking powder Tabasco® 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 6 tablespoons plain yogurt 1/2 cup honey
saucepan to a boil. Add spinach and cook
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briefly, only until limp. Remove from heat
1 tablespoon honey, divided Zhena's Gypsy Tea 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1 teaspoon grated orange peel Iced Tea Blends!
onion; sauté until tender. Blend in flour
4 cups apple slices
and spices. Gradually add chicken broth,
2 cups Just Juice® cranberry juice
stirring constantly; heat to boiling. Purée
Goji Berry Pomegranate 1 cinnamon stick Pineapple Green 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Mango Ginger White
with cream or milk, crab liquid and crab.
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Blueberry Acai
Heat thoroughly. Do not boil. Add a dash
Strawberry Osmanthus
cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Combine
egg, yogurt, I tablespoon honey, milk and
orange peel in separate large bowl; stir into
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