Dairy Alternatives - The Pros and Cons
So, you've just found out that cow's dairy is something that should be avoided. This leaves the predicament of choosing one of the dairy alternatives. Here are the three most popular dairy substitutes that are readily available to the public:
- Soy
- Almond
- Rice
Now to differentiate one from the other, here are...
Dairy Alternatives and Their Pros and Cons
The Top Dog: Soy Milk* Has been the most popular for some time, but is losing a bit of steam due to the prevalence of GMO soy.* Highest protein content of the three dairy alternatives.* It's the fullest, or thickest, of the three, giving it an immediately satisfying consistency.* Soy has become notorious for genetic modification. If buying soy milk, be sure to buy organic and non-GMO.* Obviously, not an option if soy allergy is present.The Challenger: Almond Milk* Medium consistency - lighter than soy, heavier than rice milk.* Almond milk is naturally sweet, so if taste is a major factor for you, then almond milk is a good place to start.* Again, this one is not an option for those with a nut allergy.The Underdog: Rice Milk* The most easily consumed of the dairy alternatives, by the largest population.* A pure rice milk product will have no soy, nuts or gluten in its ingredient list.* Hypoallergenic.For the non-vegans, GOAT MILK and its various delicious forms (cheeses, yogurts, butter, etc.) is also an alternative.See you in L.A. Oct. 18th - 25th,Doc EvePS - Here's a meditative thought to go with your morning mug of tea: "We could begin to contemplate the fact that perhaps things are not as solid or as reliable as they seem." - Pema ChödrönFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.comEvesHerbs.com Come find us on 
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Relieving and Healing Joint Pain - Part 2
BODY BY AR+ AND BILICA
Getting in shape is easier when we're not in pain. A few weeks ago, I wrote to you regarding my knee problem and its resulting joint pain, that had me scooting up and down the stairs on my butt, as said knee painfully refused to cooperate. Naturally, my weight went up as my energy went down. I turned to the herbs for relief, and with the AR+ taking care of the inflammation and the BILICA promoting healing of the tendons, ligaments and joints, my knee was back in working order the next day. The BILICA also has the wonderful side-effect of thickening the ol' mane and strengthening the nails.Still joint pain free, I'm happily back hiking at the park and pumping weights at the gym. Even the groans, from getting up after a movie, are no longer. You don't need to take my word for it, however; here are a couple of recent patient testimonials:
JOINT PAIN RELIEF TESTIMONIALS
One patient recently wrote with her re-order:"I wanted to inform you that whatever is in the BILICA, it works miracles on the knees and hips! I felt immediate improvement the first night (normally, my right knee aching would wake me in the middle of the night, but that didn’t happen with even the first dose of the BILICA). Of course, I generally get complacent after a week or two and forget to take the doses for another several days, but my knees remind me! So I’m continuing and thank you so much for the prescription!"Another patient said that she wasn't sure what the AR+ was for, but, commented, "After stopping it for 3 weeks, I sure noticed the difference in my hands!"
I WANT TO THANK THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE who referred others who were also in pain:Kelli Stewart, Lisa Baker, Jan Lewis, Cheray O'Neal, Martha Rodriguez, Karuna Eberl and Jane Rogers.The very best of feeling better,Doc EveP.S. I look forward to seeing you next month in L.A.From So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.comEvesHerbs.com Come find us on for daily tips and updates
Protein Salad - Cool, Spicy & Filling
This week we have a couple of our Campanelli household favorite recipes - great for summer, but, really, year round delicious. Enjoy.
SPICY PROTEIN SALAD - COOL AND FILLING
This is a raw-fooder's delight - no fatally weakened vegetables here...INGREDIENTS:
- A base of frisée lettuce and arugula. The frisée lettuce is particularly thick and nourishing and the arugula spicy.
- Radishes, also spicy.
- Heirloom tomatoes, yellows are less acidic than red.
- Broccoli florets.
- A can of frijoles or any beans you prefer - warmed.
- Avocado slices.
- Pico de gallo - make (see below) or buy a mild or fiery one. Pico de gallo, being all raw, is not as acidic as cooked salsas.
- Grated goat cheddar to avoid dairy allergies.
- Fresh corn added would be good as well, and if you have a particularly hungry lot for dinner, add some gently heated corn tortillas.
- 1 cup (~240 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (~60 ml) apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- Chopped Dill Weed to taste
- Garlic (freshly chopped) - 2-3 cloves
- Optional: Red pepper, thyme or similar herbs
Directions: Mix the dressing with the lettuce, arugula, radishes, broccoli and corn, then garnish the top with the tomatoes, avocados, frijoles, cheddar, black pepper and pico de gallo for a colorful, delicious and proteinaceous salad.
HOME-MADE PICO DE GALLO
Ready for the chopper in your Cuisinart:INGREDIENTS:
- Tomatoes of your choice, you'll want about 3 medium-sized or 2 large
- ½ to 1 jalapeño (seeds removed for wimps like me)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Juice of 1-2 limes
- ½ to 1 papaya or mango
- ¼ red onion
- Salt and black pepper to taste
for daily tips and updatesProtecting the Lungs in a Smoggy, Smoky Summer
Right now, in the dog days of summer replete with wildfires, smoke and smog, we don't have to feel like fully paid up paranoids to want to protect our lungs and bronchi. We already feel that bit of tightness in the chest and throat, coughing discreetly as the lungs try to eliminate any inhaled particles.Record low rainfall levels in California and Oregon have created a higher than usual risk of wildfires and polluted air. The American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report for 2014 has once again put Los Angeles in the top 4 worst air-polluted cities in the country in all three categories. Six of the top 10 cities are all in California.
Protecting the Lungs
If you already have the Herba Pneu formula at home and are currently in the midst of respiratory distress, or are experiencing the aftermath of wildfire smoke, take an extra couple of capsules a day. Herba Pneu is an expectorant that will clear the sinuses, bronchi and lungs. In other words, it will make that little cough work for you to eliminate particles or the products of infection.The initial reaction might be a runny nose for an hour or so, telling you that it's on the job. You are now expectorating and clearing out the gunk.If you don't have any Herba Pneu, we can send it ASAP. This formula has a number of supportive herbs in it, but it is primarily the Cubeb Berries and Juniper Berries that do the cleansing work. The rest are wonderful plant source vitamins and calmatives to the whole respiratory system.For burning or irritated eyes, you might consider our homeopathic Dry Eye Relief drops and use them frequently to soothe them.For other respiratory problems these Eve's Herbs Therapy Packs are available:Bronchitis Therapy PackAsthma Therapy Pack
Next visit to Los Angeles in October 2014
FYI - Eve will be in L.A. Oct 18 - 25, and David Oct. 23 - 25. Details next week.Best of Health to you as always,Doc EveFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.comEvesHerbs.com Come find us on for daily tips and updates
Relieving Joint Pain Without Surgery
Yours Truly's Joint Pain Fiasco
A fine morning 3 months ago, I start up the stairs to the kitchen, still half asleep, when suddenly an all-consuming right knee joint pain woke me right up. On full alert now, I straightened my leg and it ebbed. Gently, I tried the step again, but my knee would have none of it. Of course, my mind immediately went to electric stair lifts, knee braces, crutches, walking sticks and Advil. Boy, was that messing with my head. This went on for a month or so, and I just went up the stairs on my butt - great upper body workout.Then our new batch of original formula BILICA arrived and I took the acute dose for my weight, which is 3 capsules, twice a day. The next day, I cautiously tried the knee, and maybe it was wishful thinking, but there was improvement. Each day was a little better and now the joint pain is 95% improved. Another couple of weeks should do it. Visions of braces and stair lifts are fading and me thinks, "Oh, ye of little faith."A patient in Georgia had a similar situation with her knee and had been taking the AR+ and Devil's Claw to good effect for her systemic arthritis. Her knee joint pain, however, was not due to arthritis and had been going on for 6 months. It was bad enough that surgery had been scheduled. So I sent her the BILICA formula and a couple of weeks ago she cancelled the surgery and her knee has fully recovered.
The Many and Wonderful Side Effects of the BILICA Formula
The herbs in this formula, and they are herbs ONLY, contain a lot of silica and B vitamins with all of their attendant micro-minerals and proteins empowering them to bolster joints and all of their supporting muscles, ligaments and tendons. Some nice side effects include stronger and thicker hair, nails and skin. It also reverses grey hair in some people, as with the patient above. Our tendons, which attach muscle to bone, and ligaments, which attach bone to bone, are two of the unsung heroes of the human body. They literally hold us together. So any injury to them and we're very clear how vital they are, and how well they respond to the healing components of the BILICA formula.Another side effect is that silica, in its naturally occurring form, also has an anti-depressant effect and acts as a nerve tonic. This is nice for our myriad of little daily annoyances and a great complement to the Joy Formula.Enjoy a happy and hobble-free summer.
BWC Formula in NEW Economical Extra Large Size
FYI - For people who like to use our anti-parasitic BWC liquid formula regularly, especially frequent fliers, international travelers and farm visitors, it now comes in an 8 oz. bottle to save you some money. Currently ON SALE at $48 (the 4 oz. bottle is $34).Stay cool and hydrated - until October, the very best of joints to you,Doc EveFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.comEvesHerbs.com Come find us on for daily tips and updates
Travel Herbs For a Healthy Vacation
Time the restocking of your travel herbs so that you not only have plenty to last through your vacation, but also have enough for at least a week after arriving home. This way the immune system has your full support while it disposes of any invaders, even after the immediate danger has passed.Flights home in summer are stuffy and crowded, oftentimes with people sick from something they "picked up" in a foreign place or possibly from over-indulging in summer delights like ice cream, mai tais, pupu platters, croissants and all those other toothsome delights that hobble our immune systems. During the flight, our bodies are open to all those viruses and exotic cooties, so generously shared through the air vents, and we need some serious herbs to guard us in this vulnerable state.From our travel weary and jet-lagged patients we've heard, "We had a great trip - we never got sick and then we ran out of our travel herbs a few days before our flight home. Bad timing…now we feel rotten." It doesn't have to be that way.
BEST TRAVEL HERBS AND FORMULAS
The cream of the crop immune-enhancing formulas, Bactotox, Enhance and AHCC, as well as the anti-parasitic herbs, BWC and Gentian Root, are all terrific travel buddies. The Eve's Herbs Travel Pack contains the Bactotox, BWC and Gentian Root as well as Aller-Total to control allergic reactions.Teachers especially benefit from travel herbs too, particularly in winter. One patient just wrote with her re-order: Teacher's pet herbs _ "no colds or anything from my students all this winter."Best of Health to you as always,Doc EveFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.comEvesHerbs.com Come find us on for daily tips and updates
Osteoporosis, Even Caused by Chemo, is Reversed
A female patient suffered from osteoporosis after intensive chemo treatment for breast cancer. She recently informed me that now, in her sixth year post-treatment, she is still both cancer and osteoporosis free. She has been taking the MNF formula for the osteoporosis, along with her anti-carcinogenic herbs, and her doctor said that her bone density is back to normal again.
OSTEOPOROSIS HERBAL COMBINATIONS
The herbs in the MNF formula contain the perfect nutrients for bone and nerves. They work wonders, even on a system ravaged by chemotherapy. The TQH formula, that supports the thyroid, helps the distribution of the calcium, magnesium and other micro-minerals necessary for absorption through the system. It is a perfect adjunct to the MNF, which is part of the Osteoporosis Therapy Pack. The combination of the MNF and TQH, along with a healthy diet, often results in fat loss as well.Oddly enough, the news I received next was from a different female patient who wrote: "Thank you so much for the thyroid formula [TQH]. I am feeling much better. In fact, I am back working out and have lost some weight."AN EASY AND DELICIOUS SNACK ON A HOT SUMMER AFTERNOONThat delicious white young corn on the cob is so sweet and juicy right now, why let the heat rob it of its riches? By boiling or roasting it, we kill many of the inherent nutrients. When in the raw, however, it is exploding with nutrients and it freshens the palate after the cooked parts of the meal. I love it as an afternoon snack too. Just pick the ones with the smallest kernels, saving the tougher ears for cooking.FYI - A PRICE CHANGE ON SOME FORMULASProduction prices have doubled on so many herbs used in our formulas that, after 10 years, we've had to add $2 to the following formulas: MNF, Cramp Bark, Bactotox, Tate:I, AR+, Chol-Lite, E:V and TQH. The price change will take effect on 8-01-14.This increase was carefully thought through and is being taken to ensure continued quality. In addition to providing high quality herbal products, we remain available to answer all your questions, just a phone call away. We thank you for your continued enthusiasm for our herbs and your understanding.Thought for a Rough Day:"Maybe the fear is that we are less than we think we are, when the actuality of it is, we are much, much more." Jon Kabat-ZinnTHANK YOU...Thank you kindly to Lisa Baker, Rosie Lopez, Natalie Medeiros, Natalie Shirinian and Kelli Miller Stewart for referring others to the benefits of our herbs.Best of Health to you as always,Doc EveFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.comEvesHerbs.com Come find us on for daily tips and updates