Patient Heal Thyself - by Dr. Jordan Rubin BK1001 by Jordan S. Rubin, N.M.D., C.N.C. A Remarkable Health Program Combining Ancient Wisdom with Groundbreaking Clinical Research. Detailed Description Excerpts from PATIENT Heal Thyself Click here to browse Garden of Life Products PATIENT Heal Thyself deals extensively with dietary habits. Enjoy a few of Jordan's insights into what makes for a super healthy diet and learn about therapeutic foods. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Most Americans simply do not eat the nutritious diets that our own ancestors ate to remain healthy and live long, disease-free lives. Instead, we have strayed from the foods of our Creator, foods that at one time nourished the world's healthiest peoples. We have altered the Maker's intent, and we have allowed food to become our idol. The old ways-the primitive ways and heeding the word of our Maker-can help us to overcome modern diseases of civilization and help to provide the nourishment that will make us strong and disease-resistant. Many cutting-edge researchers from both major academic institutions as well as "alternative" medicine now believe that a more primitive diet is superior in virtually all ways to the modern diet. But I want you to go further. I want you also to participate in the ultimate wisdom of the Maker's or Biblical diet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So how do you do it? How do you move from the modern diet to the Maker's Diet? Let's look in detail at some of the components of the Maker's Diet. Fruits and vegetables. Primitive humans ate three times more of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables than we do. Fruits and vegetables (along with legumes and nuts) provided a startling 50-65 percent of daily calories and up to 100 grams of fiber a day-five times today's level. Grass-fed meat. Our not-so-distant ancestors consumed 35 percent of their calories in protein. The difference: their protein came from pasture-fed animals, wild game and fish, which also supply highly beneficial omega-3 fatty acids that protect against modern diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart problems. Fermented Foods The Austrians and Germans have sauerkraut. The Japanese have pickled ginger. There is kefir and a porridge called podji. We used to have real catsup, real mayonnaise, real sourdough-real fermented foods. In one sense, for all its benefits (and there are plenty), we can also say the miracle of refrigeration has ruined the health of modern men and women. Refrigeration, at least in America, has replaced our need for fermented foods. So have modern processing methods that no longer allow for the fermentation of foods. In spite of technological advancements, our bodies still cry out for such foods. Our ancestors ate less of the following: Grains, cereals, pasta, bread. The over-consumption of grain products is a huge problem in our world today. Grains contain nutrient inhibitors that prevent us from utilizing many minerals. Grains also contain disaccharides, sugars which are difficult to digest and can lead to the growth of undesirable microorganisms in the gut. The over-consumption of carbohydrate foods, particularly grains, can lead to the overproduction of insulin, which may be a major cause of many metabolic disorders and other illnesses. Refined sugar. Rather than honey and fruit, today's main sweet is 120 pounds of refined sugar a year per person. Evidence shows sugar drives up blood levels of insulin, glucose and triglycerides, known factors in diabetes and heart disease. Processed oils. Modern processing techniques have led to a dramatic change in the types and kinds of oils we now consume. Today, we consume highly refined, nutrient-poor vegetable oils and shortening. These cause our bodies to become overloaded with polyunsaturated fats and artificially created hydrogenated and trans fats that promote cancer, inflammation, abnormal types of cholesterol and heart disease. Part III of PATIENT Heal Thyself provides dietary, lifestyle and nutritional supplement protocols for conquering a wide range of so-called "incurable illnesses." Here are some of Jordan's recommendations for conquering autoimmune disease. Therapeutic Foods These therapeutic foods will help you get well. Cultured goat's milk dairy products: Consume 8 to 32 ounces of the highest quality cultured dairy products from goat's milk. I recommend a 30 hour fermented yogurt called Probiogurt. Grass-fed red meat: Red meat from grass-fed cattle, buffalo, and lamb is very healthy and can be eaten a few times per week. This meat is a great source of protein, minerals, vitamin B12, vitamins A and D, omega-3 fats, and conjugated linoleic acid. Omega-3 eggs: Consume as many as one to three eggs high in omega-3 fatty acids each day. These eggs contain DHA, vitamins E and B12, and antioxidants including lutein. Extra virgin coconut oil: This oil is perhaps the healthiest of the widely available oils. I recommend cooking almost exclusively with extra virgin coconut oil. Consume as much as two to four tablespoons per day of the oil in cooking, smoothies, or right off the spoon. It contains large amounts of lauric acid, a potent antimicrobial and one of the chief fatty acids found in breast milk. Ocean-caught fish: This type of fish is perhaps the healthiest of all protein sources. Salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring and albacore tuna are high in the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Ocean-caught fish can be consumed every day to enhance digestive and immune system health. Cod liver oil: Take one to three teaspoons of plain or flavored cod liver oil each day. The amount consumed should be based upon the amount of sunlight you receive. People in colder climates generally need to consume larger amounts. Cod liver oil is a fantastic source of the omega-3 fats DHA and EPA, as well as fat-soluble vitamins A and D. Vegetable juice: Consume vegetable juices that are low in carbohydrates, such as celery and green juices mixed with a small amount of higher carbohydrate veggies such as carrot or beet. Mix in some form of healthy fat with each glass of the juice. One to three teaspoons of cultured goat's milk, extra virgin coconut oil, canned or fresh coconut milk and cream, or flaxseed oil enhances absorption of minerals and prevents spikes in blood sugar. Fermented vegetables: Consume a few tablespoons of fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut with each meal to aid in digestion. Fermented vegetables are an excellent source of naturally occurring probiotics and enzymes. Stocks: It is a great idea to consume stocks on a regular basis, especially when you have a cold or flu. Stocks made from the bones of chicken, fish, lamb and beef contain minerals, gelatin, cartilage, collagen, and electrolytes from the vegetables. Stocks are an excellent source of proteins, especially collagen. They help to heal the gut lining and reduce inflammation. Supplements Take these health supplements to alleviate symptoms and get well. Primal Defense: Start with one caplet per day on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before or one hour after meals. Increase usage by adding one additional caplet per day (i.e., one caplet the first day, two the second day, three the third day and so on). Once your dosage is up to 12 caplets per day, stay on that amount for a minimum of three months or until health has greatly improved and there are no visible signs of autoimmune disease, and then begin to gradually decrease to a maintenance dosage of between three to six caplets per day. Primal Defense is best taken first thing in the morning and right before bedtime with eight ounces pure water. Primal Defense may be taken with other nutritional supplements, but should be taken one hour apart from medications. If you experience symptoms of detoxification (i.e., increased elimination, loose stools, constipation, excess gas, flu-like symptoms or fever), reduce the dosage and work up slowly to 12 per day. RM-10: Take five caplets twice per day, morning and evening, until diagnostic markers have improved. Once improvement is noted the dosage can be reduced to two to five caplets daily. This formula may be taken with Primal Defense, FYI, or Perfect Food. OmegaZyme: Take one to three caplets with each meal or snack. FYI: Take six FYI first thing in the morning and six before bed (with Primal Defense) for three to six months or until health has greatly improved, and then reduce to a maintenance level of three to six caplets per day. Perfect Food: Take one to two tablespoons twice daily with eight ounces water or fresh vegetable juice. You may take Perfect Food together with Primal Defense, FYI or RM-10. Best taken on an empty stomach away from food. Springs of Life: Consume at least eight, eight-ounce glasses per day of purified water mixed with 12 drops of Springs of Life living water concentrate. Goatein: The only protein powder on the market made from organically produced goat's milk. This protein powder is partially pre-digested, low temperature dried and is usually well tolerated by those with food allergies and digestive problems. Take one to four tablespoons per day mixed in water, juice, smoothies, yogurt or can be used in baking. Additional Therapies For people who have or may have imbalanced immune systems, avoiding contact with chlorinated water is of the utmost importance. That includes bathing water and drinking water. Chlorine kills bacteria, friendly and unfriendly, in the intestines. It can be absorbed through the skin. I recommend installing a shower filter to remove chlorine. Avoid swimming in chlorinated water as well. Sample Meal Plan Here is a sample meal and supplement plan for the Maker's Diet. Upon rising: Cleansing Drink: Dissolve one to two tablespoons of Super Seed whole food fiber blend in 12 ounces of water and add 12 drops of structured water concentrate such as Springs of Life. Drink immediately. - Morning Supplements (approximately 20 minutes after cleansing drink): Drink 8 to 16 ounces of vegetable juice or purified water with two tablespoons of an organic green food such as Perfect Food and add 12 drops of Springs of Life. Take 1/2 of the daily serving of the recommended supplements (Primal Defense, RM-10, FYI). Breakfast: Synergy Smoothie (recipe provided in book). - Supplements: one to three OmegaZyme digestive enzyme caplets. Lunch: Grilled salmon with organic stir-fried vegetables (broccoli, onion, yellow squash, and garlic stir fried in extra virgin coconut oil). - Supplements: one to three OmegaZyme digestive enzyme caplets. Dinner: Green salad with high omega-3 salad dressing and grass-fed meatloaf with roasted or steamed vegetables. - Supplements: one to three OmegaZyme digestive enzyme caplets. Snack: Balanced veggie juice (recipe provided in book). - Evening supplements (at least one hour after dinner): 1/2 of the daily serving of the recommended supplements (Primal Defense, RM-10, FYI). - Bedtime supplements: Cleansing Drink: mix one to two tablespoons of Super Seed whole food fiber and a green superfood such as Perfect Food in 12 ounces of water and add 12 drops of structured water concentrate such as Springs of Life. Drink immediately. Beverages: Drink purified water with 12 drops of structured water concentrate per glass, a lacto-fermented beverage, or balanced veggie juice. Drink beverages between meals. These foods truly exemplify the principles of the Maker's Diet. PROTEIN -Meats and fowl raised organically: beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, duck (no antibiotics or hormones). Grass-fed meat and fowl is preferable. -Game (venison, buffalo, elk). -Eggs (at the very least free-range, fertile or organic, but preferably eggs that are high in omega-3 fats). -Fish with fins and scales. Deep water ocean fish, not farm-raised. The best ocean fish are salmon, halibut, tuna, cod, sea bass, and sardines (canned sardines packed in water or olive oil but not soy bean oil; look for a fat content of 16-22 grams per serving). -Organ meats (liver and heart) only from organic sources. -Goat's Milk protein powder (Goatein). FATS -Raw, organic/chemical-free butter from goat's milk (milk from grass-fed animals is preferable). Do not heat. -Pasteurized goat's milk butter from organically raised animals. -Organic extra virgin coconut oil (the best oil for cooking), coconut milk and cream, extra virgin olive oil, unrefined, expeller-pressed; flax seed oil, hemp seed oil, pumpkin seed oil, hazel nut oil. Except for the occasional use of extra virgin olive oil, other liquid oils should not be used for cooking. Olives in water, coconut, and avocado. (To be in this category, all foods should be certified organic, or locally grown, and/or herbicide- and pesticide-free.) DAIRY - Organic, cultured dairy products (yogurt, crème Bulgare, kefir) from whole goat's milk (cultured for 30 hours or more). BEVERAGES Filtered, non-carbonated, high mineral or catalyst altered, structured water (Springs of Life), meat stocks and vegetable broths, raw vegetable juices, and lacto-fermented beverages. CONDIMENTS Celtic sea salt, Herbamare, lacto-fermented sauces and condiments, raw homemade salsa, guacamole, homemade salad dressing, apple cider vinegar (look for the words "with the mother" on the label) and organic herbs and spices with no added starches, sugars or stabilizers. CARBOHYDRATES Grains and Starches Certified organic, sprouted or yeast-free sour dough whole grain breads (Ezekial bread, sprouted bread, manna bread, etc.). Soaked non-gluten whole grains and soaked whole grain meals and flours (quinoa, amaranth, millet, buckwheat, and brown rice). VEGETABLES Vegetables (raw, frozen or cooked), organic or unsprayed and non-genetically modified are best, including squash (winter and summer), broccoli, artichoke (French not Jerusalem), asparagus, beets, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumber, eggplant, pumpkin, garlic, onion, kale, collard greens, okra, lettuce and greens of all kinds, mushrooms, peas, peppers, string beans, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, sprouts (broccoli, sunflower, pea shoots, etc.). Avoid bean and alfalfa sprouts, corn, potatoes, yams, and sweet potatoes. Unheated lacto-fermented vegetables including sauerkraut. Raw vegetable juices made from recommended vegetables, including wheat grass juice (field grown is preferred). If using commercially grown vegetables, wash the vegetables thoroughly to remove pesticide residues and chemicals. FRUITS Organic, unsprayed (fresh, frozen or cooked), fully ripened fruits (fruits should be limited to 2 to 3 pieces per day). SWEETENERS Raw unheated, unpasteurized honey (in moderation), filtered or unfiltered. LEGUMES & BEANS Small amounts of the fermented soy product miso (used in soup). NUTS & SEEDS Organic soaked or sprouted nuts and seeds (no cashews or peanuts). Certified organic raw nut and seed butters; organic raw nut and seed flours (no cashews or peanuts).