Where am I coming from?

My first real interest in College was nutrition and biochemistry.

Living in San Diego in the late 70's I heard Jonas Salk, Linus Pauling, Bernard Jensen, Christian Bernard, Pavlo Arola and many great scientists speak on the issues of health care and I realized there was no program in nutrition that would be progressive enough for me.

Chiropractic seemed to have the best nutrition programs at that time, so that’s where I went.  In my undergraduate I worked for “Metagenics” studied  herbs at Kent Taylors herb farm, spent weekends at Bernard Jensens Health Ranch, followed Dr. Jeff Bland around and read the Lancet journal as much as possible.

Everybody agrees basic whole organic fruits, vegtables, legumes and grains are at the top of the list. Cooking can soften foods that are to fibrous to eat but also to much heat can destroy nutritional value. Lite steaming is always best. Fresh natural Fish like salmon can added much value to your heart, brain and skin.

So what should you eat?

Snacks like raw unsalted Almonds, Walnuts are great. Use of Sprouted breads, Sauerkraut, Avocados, Sprouts, fresh produce and fruit, Herring in wine, Tomato Sauces, Olives and plenty of olive oil, Oatmeal, Yams, sweet Potato,  Deep green salads, eat the rainbow, Beets, Kale, Bock Choy, mushrooms, green tea, Agavi Nectar as a sugar substitute (just a little), mix in a little Pico De Gallo in with your Salsa to chunk it up, low salt chips or shake the bag out in a pasta strainer. Eggs are still king when it comes to protien, get the natural kind with added Omegas.

Balsamic vinegar, fresh Ginger, artichoke or multigrain pasta with added omega 3's.  Smoked Salmon, Trout , Sardines fresh seafood, avoid sea foods that are filtrates. A little red wine on occasion and a little dark chocalate over 60% CoCo.

In twenty-some years I’ve seen many patients just make poor food choices and create poor eating habits. There are many diets out there. What use to be 30-40 nutritional products on the market is now several thousand products. It’s actually overwhelming to keep up with it all.

Avoid Sodas, processed foods and Fast food.  Drink plenty of water!!!!

Dr. Amli's Recommendations

1. Both Dr. Gordon and I are big believers in fish oils; omega 3's for the heart and mind as well as a general anti-inflammatory.

2. A good multivitamin usually designated as a mens or women's.

3. CoQ10 helps protect the heart

4. Red Yeast Rice or Polysternols for Cholesterol and general atherosclerosis

(also eat more fiber and exercise in your heart zone for 30 minutes)

5. Reservatrol -  wine pigments high in anti-oxidants and seems to help the skin

6. Alfalfa Tablets are a great green boost to your diet with great fiber (pressed tabs)

7. Vit D especially in the Winter when you're skin is less exposed

8. Apple Cider Vinegar (cloudy style) a cap full in a Lrg. glass of water is great for acid reflux.

9. Pro-Bioitics/ yogurt or if dysentery hits get the super concentrated bottle, refrigerated.

10. B6 for peripheral neuropathy's, Folic Acid for good brain power, Lysine for Herpes and Chinese Garlic to kick a infectious process there are many good nutrition things you can do.

If this is a little overwhelming then just do a multivitamin and slowly try a few more of the suggestion above.

So what can we offer that you haven’t heard of before?

We have thought about a program that comes to your home and clears out the bad stuff, introduces new good stuff, goes to the store with you, helps you learn to prep and create cooking and diet options, set some basic rules and then follow up with you monthly.  Pretty involved, I know. Maybe someday?

I have also never done multilevel nutritional marketing programs. Even though some of these companies make good products, many don’t and the prices are usually three times higher than the same product bought at the Vitamin Cottage.

Some trade products we sometimes carry in the office

Nano Greens powdered drink is my product of the year. A great combination of fruits and vegetables with an easy mix and a good taste. Packets are available for two dollars each here in the office.

303’s muscle relaxants are very useful especially with female imbalances. A bottle of thirty is ten dollars.

Glucosamine Sulfate is incredible for cartilage damage to the knees and hips however the quality of product vary much. Go to: drtheo.com to get a review on product testing and maybe find one for yourself. His small paperback is also worth the read.

My recommended nutritional books are:

The Pericone Promise” $15.95 excellent book with many super foods and an emphasis on the inflammatory process.  Exactly my philosophy, the book also has a 28 day rejuvenation diet and a good chemistry explanation.

“Healing with Whole Foods” I think $49.95, probably not for the novice. It’s mix of eastern and western philosophy in applying good culinary choices and habits. Great explanation of Asian energetics and healing foods. Great book

For now that’s all we offer in nutrition. Soon we will offer more.

Remember, pick good foods to eat, it just makes sense.