Prevention January 2014

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE TASNEEMBHATIA,MD, medical director and founder, the atlanta Center for Holistic & Integrative Medicine TIERAONA LOW DOG, MD, director of the fellowship, the arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, university of arizona ANDREW WEIL, MD, director, the arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; clinical professor of medicine, university of arizona BOTANICAL MEDICINE JAMES A. DUKE, PHD, author of The Green Pharmacy: The Ultimate Compendium of Natural Remedies from the Worlds Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs KEVIN SPELMAN, PHD, distinguished lecturer, Maryland university of Integrative Health Breast health SUSAN M. LOVE, MD, chief visionary officer, the Dr. Susan Love research Foundation; clinical professor of surgery, UCLA School of Medicine DERMATOLOGY MARYP.LUPO.MD, clinical professor of dermatology, Tulane university School of Medicine DIABETES OSAMA HAMDY, MD, PHD, medical director, obesity clinical program; director of…

What could be more amazing: A whole new year stretches out in front of you, ready to be filled with adventures, experiences, a thousand tiny moments to be savored. I love that sense of possibility. I want to hold it tightly and make this the biggest, best year ever; I want to hold it loosely and let things unfold. But mostly, I want to make this a year of living authentically, of knowing and speaking my truth. To kick that off, I am sharing an excerpt from my book The Sugar Smart Diet, about the sugar madness that has taken over so much of the food industry and how to reclaim your food choices, take back the pure pleasure of enjoying sweets, and maximize your personal health. So what will…

"This is my second month receiving Prevention, and I absolutely love it! I can’t wait to try the 30-20-10 cardio interval plan and the treats in “20 Snacks That Won’t Leave You Hungry.” Thank you so much." -Monica Foley LOVE IT Thanks for publishing the best article about the affordable Care act [aCa] I’ve read. It’s the only one in which the main goals are clearly and succinctly written. -Beth Lisberg Najberg LEAVE IT Your ACA article fails to mention that licensed health insurance agents are available to assist in choosing a health plan and can represent the insured. -Mary Jane Eadson SMILE I read your October issue in flight. To my delight, I saw your roasted chicken recipes-exactly what I planned to make for friends the night I got…

Good news for anyone with mild depression (or the winter doldrums): New research has found a spice that can help. In a recent. study published in Phytothempy Research, 1,000 mg daily of curcumin—an active compound in the spice turmeric—proved to be just as effective at treating depression as fluoxetine, the antidepressant better known as Prozac. “We studied the effects of curcumin on patients with major depressive disorder,” says study author Ajay Goel, PhD, director of epigenetics and cancer prevention at Baylor University Medical Center. “It’s possible it may issues, too.” Curcumin inhibits the production of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that at high levels is linked to depression. Meanwhile, adds Dr. Goel, its anti-inflammatory properties make the compound a good supplement for anyone, whether you need a lift or not. The…

No longer does summer steal all the fresh-produce thunder. Winter greens actually taste sweeter when harvested t. after the first frost, thanks to the sugars they release to pre-j vent freezing, says Dana Whitl RD. Here, our five favorites: 1. Escarole is mild in flavor but high in folate. It holds up to heat, so mix it into soup or a warm, cozy pasta dish. 2. Beet greens, slightly sweet and earthy, are bursting with calcium and potassium. They wilt beautifully; briefly sauté and add to an omelet. 3. Kale is loaded with potassium and lutein. Try this bitter leaf raw with a dressing of shallots, lemon, olive oil, and Parmesan. 4. Bok choy has and Parmesan. crunch and calcium. Go raw in a slaw or pair with noodles and…

We love restorative yoga, but considering it involves a lot of lying around in supported positions, we don’t typically associate the relaxing classes with weight loss. But surprising new research presented at the American Diabetes Association meeting shows restorative yoga can also lead to firmer, flatter abs. Overweight women who tried the gentle practice for 6 months lost 2V2 times more belly fat than those who did only basic stretching. The theory behind the breakthrough: Restorative poses are held for minutes at a time and often use pillows and blankets to help you-reach a state of deep, blissful relaxation. When you’re calm, you produce less of the hormone cortisol, a leading cause of abdominal fat. To reap the benefits, balance out your workout plan (and your hectic schedule) with a…