A recent study published by researchers at the National Cancer Institute estimates that the cost of cancer in the U.S. may reach $207 billion by 2020.  Is this really necessary?

Jay Kordich (aka "the Father of Juicing") says no!  At the young age of 26, Jay was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He traveled from Southern Californ to New York City to visit Dr. Max Gerson  who was successfully treating cancer patients using organic foods, juicing, coffee enemas, natural supplements and detoxification to activate the body’s ability to heal itself since the 1920's. After recovering from his bladder cancer and healthier than ever, Jay became a lifelong advocate of this healthy lifestyle. His book, "The Power of Juicing"  (published in 1992), became #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List. 

Now eighty-eight years young and with more energy than many in their 20's, Jay continues to "walk the talk" and advocate that drinking freshly juiced vegetables and fruits is not only the best way to maintain your health, but also to repair damage that has been done to your body.

Listen to Jay Kordich talk with Gina Snow about his mission in life to educate the public about the many health benefits of juicing and his new book, "Live Foods Live Bodies," co-authored with his wife Linda. in the Radio Gallery. Learn more at www.jaykordich.com.

It is estimated that three million Americans have Celiac Disease which is an autoimmune disorder that causes damage to the small intestine leading to malabsorption of nutrients.  There is no "magic pill" for celiac sufferers and following a gluten-free diet is necessary. 

After Elana Amsterdam and her three year old son were both diagnosed with Celiac Disease, she was inspired to develop gluten-free recipes using almond flour for everyday meals. Her favorite recipes have resulted in The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook. The flavorful and easy-to-make recipes can also benefit those with diabetes, high cholesterol, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and enjoyed by everyone with or without dietary restrictions.

For more information, visit www.elanaspantry.com/frequently-asked-questions.

Being a resourceful entrepreneur and wanting to share what he learned with the world, Dwayne invested $5K and hired a "techie" to create code to turn his research into an iPhone app. "Don't Eat That" was launched in December 2009 and in short order, Dwayne's "invention" was in the top 1% of all iPhone apps sold. He made back his investment in only one week.

Don't Eat That is available for download at Apple's iTunes store online for $1.99.  Af ter the app is downloaded, the data is stored on your iPhone and is accessible at your fingertips as you stroll down your grocery store aisle. No internet connection is needed.

According to Dwayne, "What good is labeling if you can't understand it?" 

Don't Eat That is a translator that helps consumers decipher the language of food additives, and provides food product facts and definitions arranged in ABC order. Dwayne includes safety standards and research not only from the United States, but also from the European Union (EU) food product identification system. What the US permits as a food additive may be banned in other countries. This can be an extremely helpful tool for international travelers concerned about what they eat while abroad.

Dwayne wants to empower consumers to make the best choice for themselves. 

"Err in your favor," Dwayne advises. "If you do not feel comfortable with the science backing the safety of an additive, avoid it, especially if there are alternative sources." 

He is especially concerned about mothers and pregnant women who have a greater need to make informed decisions about the ingredients in foods they buy for themselves or their children.

With this in mind, he has also arranged the data in easy to use categories such as: carcinogenic or bad for kids, among others. An example is honey. It is not a well-known fact that honey can cause "infant botulism” and can be fatal for babies under 12 months of age due to a bacteria that can produce a toxin within their bodies.

Information and scientific facts used to create Don't Eat That have been aggregated from various sources including: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), Codex Alimetarius, the American Cancer Society, the International Agency For Research On Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Center for Science in the Public Interest, and web sites for specific allergies or diseases such as Celiac.com.

For more information and where to find, go to: www.donteatthat.org (no apostrophe in don't).

Watch a KPIX TV news story from March 11, 2010:  Bay Area Man's App Becomes A Hit (CBS5 News

Sip for the Cure. Enjoy The Republic of Tea's premium quality, naturally caffeine-free rooibos (ROY-boss) red tea, rich in antioxidants. With the sweet tart notes of juicy pomegranate, this cup is rich in flavor and finishes off with the sweetness of exotic vanilla bean. 

The Republic of Tea will donate $1 from the sale of this tin to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the fight against breast cancer, contributing $100,000 minimum per year. As of September 6, 2010, The Republic of Tea has donated $1,123,624.78 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  Learn more about Susan G. Komen.

In his new book, TOXIC FAT:  When Good Fat Turns Bad,  Dr.  Barry Sears, Author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, The Zone, and creator of The Zone Diet, introduces new concepts about obesity.

"Unless obesity is treated like a cancer, we'll never control it," says Dr.  Barry Sears.

For more than  a decade, Dr. Sears has promoted the concept that food must be thought of as a powerful drug and not just a source of calories or enjoyment.

One of the world's foremost authorities on the hormonal effects of food, he explains why virtually everything we have heard about the obesity epidemic may be wrong and why the government's agribusiness policies have caused the explosion of obesity and diabetes in America.

Listen to Gina Snow interview Dr. Barry Sears in the Radio Gallery.

Based on the newest breakthroughs in  molecular biology and his own research, Dr. Sears provides a 30-day plan to begin the reversal of the underlying causes of obesity.   Find out why he says:

• Some Extra Body Fat Can Be Bood. 
• Lean Doesn't Always Mean Healthy.
• Eating Less, Exercising More May Not Work
• Obesity is a Cancer! 

Dr. Alejandro Junger’s new book, CLEAN: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself, offers a comprehensive, 21-day program to help achieve maximum health through detoxificaton of your body.

You can start to feel better immediately by following these lifestyle changes based on the CLEAN living principles --Remove | Restore | Rejuvenate.

• Go liquid: try replacing a few solid meals with liquid meals (juices, smoothies and shakes).  At the very least, chew all solid food until liquefied before swallowing.
• Eat raw: Slowly increase the percentage of food that you consume raw.  (Buy organic whenever possible).
• Savor spa time: Make time for “detox enhancing” habits such as sauna, massage, hot & cold baths, and skin brushing. All of these improve circulation and increase perspiration, which help fuel your body’s natural cleansing system.
• Soak up some rays: We all know that UV light can be harmful, but these days many Americans actually don’t get enough sunlight, which can deprive us of essential Vitamin D. Spend at least 15 minutes a day in the sun.
• Get Test: Ask your doctor to measure your Vitamin D levels,  your inflammatory markers, your iodine reserves, and your heavy metals burden (especially mercury).  These important tests are missing from annual physicals.

Download the official CLEAN manual (click here).  Listen to Interview in the Radio Gallery.

An ancient crop that dates back to 6,000 B.C., flax is enjoying a renaissance – and for good reason.  One of the richest sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, flax was named as one of the top 8 Super Foods in 2008. 

With its United States market value swelling from approximately $100 Million to more than $2 Billion in four years, Omega-3 enriched foods make up the strongest sector of the functional foods market with room for significant growth.  

Located in the heart of America’s flax producing country in North Dakota is FLAXUSA, Inc., a fifth generation family owned business.  Co-owners, Stephanie & John Stober reside on their farm and grow some of the finest flax in the world.  They have been educating consumers about flax seed and its many health benefits since 1999. FLAX USA's trademarked Real Cold Milled ™ process keeps the flax nutrients intact and enables the milled flax to be shelf stable for 22 months. A nutritionally complex food, analysis of Flax Seed reveals it is not only rich in Omega-3's (which have been found to burn nearly three times faster than animal fats), but is also  high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, protein, B vitamins, magnesium, manganese and other vitamins and minerals that help to reduce cholesterol, fight cancer and control blood glucose levels

Flax Seed is also rich in Lignans (specifically from hulls of flax seeds), otherwise known as secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG). Considered a phytoestrogen or plant estrogen, the positive effects of flax lignans on the immune system is well-documented. New research has found a high intake of plant lignans may also reduce the risk of breast and prostate cancers and provide relief from the symptoms of menopause.

Learn more about flax and its health benefits at www.FlaxUSA.com.   Listen to interview with Stephanie Stober in Radio Gallery.

Recipes and Substitution Tips for Flax Seed
Substituting Fat: 
3 Tablespoons ground Omega Golden Flax Seed = 1 Tablespoon Margarine, butter or cooking oil.
Substitute for all or some of the fat depending on the recipe.To substitute for all of the fat with flax seed, increase liquid by 75% as ground flax absorbs liquid. Baked goods brown more quickly.

Substituting Eggs: 
1 Tablespoon of ground Omega Golden Flax Seed plus 3 tablespoons water for each egg.
Substitute a 1:3 ratio of ground flax seed and water mixture for each egg in recipes for pancakes, muffins and cookies. Allow to sit for several minutes together before adding to your recipe.  

Dr. David Donatelle, Medical Director of the American Anti-Aging Society (AAASI), discussed the mission of AAASI and GHR15, a natural growth hormone releaser, that helps slow the aging process by stimulating the anterior pituitary gland to release your body’s own growth hormones. Research has shown that the decline of human growth hormone (HGH) as we age is directly associated with many of the "symptoms" of aging such as loss of hair texture and color, muscle mass, skin elasticity, etc. Using orthomolecular science principles which are based on restoring the body's imbalances, Dr. Donatelle tested GHR 15 in clinical studies and found that this natural supplement helps to postpone and in some cases reverse the aging process by triggering the release of your own HGH.