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June 15, 2011 Secret to Reversing Arthritis Pain Salads That Will Change the Way You Eat Prescription Drugs to Avoid Like the Plague Do You Live in a Danger Zone? No Plunger? No Problem. Secret to Unplugging Your Toilet Dear healthwellness82@gmail.com, If you’re not that keen on eating the same old salads, here comes best-selling cookbook writer Mollie Katzen, author of the famed Moosewood Cookbook and member of the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Roundtable, with five speedy-to-prepare super salads that are full of healthful and unusual flavors and textures. With all the shocking news about the severe storms and earthquakes that have ripped across the globe this year, you’ll want to hear what James Elsen, president of SustainLane.com, a company that has studied the natural disaster risks of US cities, has to report on the places most prone to natural disasters here in the US. All the best, Jessica Kent Editor BottomLineSecrets.com Don’t forget to check out Bottom Line President Marjory Abrams’ latest blog posting: I Just Saved $69,000 on My Mortgage! And don’t forget to share your thoughts on the blog with Margie. Secret to Reversing Arthritis Pain Joseph couldn't walk a step without limping when Mark Stengler, ND, first saw him. For years, his osteoarthritis had been steadily getting worse. Now his painkillers were giving him ulcers, the agony was unbearable, and he envisioned a knee replacement in the near future. But Dr. Stengler did not give him steroids or even an aspirin tablet! Instead, he told Joe about a natural compound so harmless that even pregnant women can take it safely. Just two days later, his pain had already faded dramatically... Read on... Salads That Will Change the Way You Eat Mollie Katzen Really healthful and refreshing salads bear no resemblance to those boring bowlfuls of wilted, nutrient-challenged iceberg lettuce. For maximum health benefits and enjoyment, we want salads that are culinary creations -- unique blends packed with nutrition and full of textures, colors and flavor, yet simple and speedy to prepare. That may seem like a tall order, but when I called Mollie Katzen, author of the famed Moosewood Cookbook and charter member of the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Roundtable, she had plenty of super salad recipes that fit the bill. Bonus: Fiber-rich salads are filling, so food cravings are kept in check. Each of the following recipes makes four to six servings. Try one today -- it will forever change the way you think about salad. Katzen's California Waldorf Salad Special health benefits: The yogurt has calcium to strengthen bones... oranges provide vitamin C to support the immune system... and the omega-3 fatty acids in the avocado contribute to a healthy heart and brain. Salad... 3 medium apples 2 navel oranges, sectioned 1 stalk celery, minced ¼ cup packed raisins or currants Lettuce leaves 1 cup sliced ripe mango or papaya 1 cup toasted cashew pieces Dressing... 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 ripe avocado, mashed 1 Tablespoon honey In a medium-sized bowl, combine apples, oranges, celery and raisins. In a blender or food processor, puree together all dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over apple mixture and toss well. Spoon onto a bed of lettuce leaves. Top with mango or papaya slices and cashews. Marinated Sweet Potato and Broccoli Salad Special health benefits: The sweet potatoes are rich in immune-boosting beta-carotene plus vitamin A for healthy skin and eyes... and the walnut oil provides monounsaturated fats for cardiovascular protection. Salad... 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes or yams, peeled 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into small spears 1 green apple, thinly sliced (optional) Marinade... ½ cup roasted walnut oil or olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 Tablespoons raspberry vinegar or red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon dry mustard 1 Tablespoon honey Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Cut the sweet potatoes into quarters, then into thin slices. Steam or boil potatoes until soft, about eight to 10 minutes. In a medium-sized bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Add hot potatoes to marinade and mix gently. Steam broccoli until bright green and just tender, about five minutes. Rinse broccoli under cold water and drain well. Lay broccoli spears on top of potato-marinade mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours. About 15 minutes before serving, stir broccoli into potato mixture. Serve garnished with green apple slices, if desired. Buttermilk Spinach Salad with Strawberries Special health benefits: Bone-building benefits come from the calcium in the spinach and the cheese... strawberries are packed with antioxidant vitamin C. Salad... 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves, stemmed and chopped ½ pint fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion 3 ounces fresh goat cheese or Feta cheese, crumbled Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Dressing... 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 Tablespoons buttermilk 2 Tablespoons light-colored honey ¼ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons finely minced shallots 5 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil In a large salad bowl, gently toss spinach, strawberries and onion. Top with crumbled cheese and black pepper. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients except the olive oil and whisk until blended. Continue whisking as you drizzle in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. (If the taste is too sharp, whisk in more oil.) Pour dressing over salad and toss. Mollie's Cauliflower-Carrot Medley Special health benefits: Cauliflower, a cruciferous vegetable, has anticancer properties. Try the new purple or orange varieties of cauliflower, which have higher concentrations of antioxidants. More plusses: Beta-carotene from the carrots... and the heart-healthy properties of garlic. Ingredients... 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups chopped cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets 3 medium carrots, cut into thin 1½-inch strips ½ teaspoon salt 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips In a medium-to-large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add cauliflower, carrots and salt and sauté over medium heat until almost tender, about eight to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and continue to sauté for three minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Stir in vinegar, pepper and basil. Versatile: This salad can be served warm, cold or at room temperature. Gingery Marinated Chickpea Salad Special health benefits: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties... chickpeas are packed with energizing protein plus immune-boosting zinc. Ingredients... 5 cups cooked chickpeas 5 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons finely minced ginger 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar ½ cup finely minced red onion 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Rinse and drain the chickpeas. In a medium-sized bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least four hours, stirring periodically. Serve alone... or with lettuce leaves or over rice, if desired. Bottom Line/Personal interviewed Mollie Katzen, author or coauthor of 11 books, including the best-selling Moosewood Cookbook and Mollie Katzen's Recipes: Salads (both from Ten Speed). She is a member of the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Roundtable and was named by Health magazine as one of the five "Women Who Changed the Way We Eat." Prescription Drugs to Avoid Like the Plague Some drugs are just so bad that you should avoid them at all costs. If your physician won't prescribe a safer alternative -- or let you use a natural remedy -- then run (do not walk) to one who will. What kinds of drugs? Widely used antibiotic so dangerous to your kidneys that up to 28% of people who use it develop some impairment. This former rat poison is now touted as a cure-all for everything from dental problems to bone loss. Banned in Japan and Europe, it's unavoidable here in the US -- unless the proper precautions are taken. Widely prescribed drug for high blood pressure that is so dangerous, it should be used only as a last-ditch effort if nothing else works for you. Popular osteoporosis drug is just a rehashed version of an older one that built bone of such poor quality, the number of breaks actually increased, not to mention side effects, such as permanent damage to the esophagus and kidneys, stress, diarrhea, constipation, fever, calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, rashes, headaches and muscle pain. Read on... Do You Live in a Danger Zone? James Elsen The US city most prone to natural disasters is Miami. It lies on an exposed peninsula and is vulnerable to major hurricanes and storm-surge flooding. New Orleans is second riskiest. Least risky: Mesa, Arizona... Milwaukee... Cleveland. Bottom Line/Personal James Elsen, president and CEO, SustainLane.com, San Francisco, an on-line green company that shares information about new products, ideas and experiences. No Plunger? No Problem. Secret to Unplugging Your Toilet "My toilet was stopped up. My guests were on their way. And I couldn't find a plunger!" Lucky for me, I'd learned the secret: Just squirt some liquid dish detergent, wait 15 minutes, and my home and guests were good to go. How often have you been caught in a situation like this -- or any of thousands of other household mishaps? Spills, breaks, lost items -- family heirlooms nearly ruined. Too often, right? Joan and Lydia Wilen, better known to TV viewers as "The Wilen Sisters," have the secret to saving the day on these and thousands of other potentially disastrous mishaps. Learn more... Important: Help your friends get much more out of life -- forward this E-letter to them. Better: Send it to many friends and your whole family. This is a free weekly e-mail service of BottomLineSecrets.com and Boardroom Inc. Boardroom Inc. 281 Tresser Boulevard Stamford, CT 06901-3229 ATTN: Web Team You received this e-mail because you have requested it. You are on the mailing list as healthwellness82@gmail.com. Or... a friend forwarded it to you. 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