Hubbard's Cupboard- Healthy cooking for your body and mind!

Black Bean Fudge Brownies!?!

Who would have thought to make a tasty dessert from beans.Well, check it out for yourself. 

Arlene Hubbard is the queen of healthy cooking, using organic ingredients, with high nutritional content, and gluten-free products!  With lots of great tips to increase vascular and neurological health, this is not your every-day cooking video.

Enjoy, stay well, and let's go with the flow!



If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, this recipe is not for you.

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Endovascular treatment of patients with chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency and multiple sclerosis.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22155803

"...Follow-up included clinical observations and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In all the cases we observed positive remission of the disease, the first ever documented case of MRI index improvement..."

 This study follows 4 people with MS treated for CCSVI.  Of course, more data needs to be collected.  That's why we are so excited about Drs. Hubbard, Haacke, Ponec, and Sauder's publication expected early next year on 260 people with MS treated for CCSVI.

Stay tuned and let's go with the flow

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Glutathione-The Body's Lead Antioxidant

SUMMARY:

 Glutathione is an antioxidant, immune booster and detoxifier. Without it, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidation, your body would have little resistance to bacteria, viruses and cancer and your liver would literally shrivel up from eventual accumulation of toxins.

As the bodies main detoxifying agent  it converts damaging chemical substances (toxins) into harmless products that the body eliminates It is the primary antioxidant (Tri-peptide) produced by all the cells, especially the brain, liver, intestine and kidney."

* It regulates Nitric Oxide (dilates arteries) which is crucial for life.

* It directly detoxifies carcinogens, toxins, poisons, drugs, alcohol, and heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and arsenic.

* It activates the Immune System and enhances the response of cytokines, lymphocytes, T cells and NK cells.

* It plays a fundamental role in DNA synthesis and repair.

Reason to Go Gluten Free: Zonulin

Zonulin is called a "gatekeeper" of the tight junctures in our intestine and blood brain barrier...when the levels of zonulin go up, it opens the junctures and keeps them open until the levels go down again.  Tight junctures bind one cell to the next, and are also called Zonula Occludens (ZO). 

When gluten is ingested, these junctures open and  allow proteins to pass into the blood stream which wreaks havoc on our bodies, ie) gluten ataxia.

http://www.livingwithout.com/issues/4_12/ataxia-2366-1.html

As of now avoiding gluten is the only  way to keep zonulin levels at bay.

Joan Beal, one of the greatest advocates for CCSVI research in MS posted on her facebook page the following summary:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/ccsvi-in-multiple-sclerosis/zonulin-and-gluten-the-link-to-the-blood-brain-barrier/10150190576877211

Gliadin, one of the proteins in gluten is described in this abstract as the cause for increased Zonulin in people with Celiac disease as well as people without Celiac.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16635908

We all have control over what we ingest. It’s not easy to change old habits but it’s not impossible. Since Devin’s diagnosis of MS, the whole family has been gluten free and not only are we enjoying the challenge but we are enjoying the GF foods and feeling of well being.

Here’s a yummy GF recipe:

Artichoke and Basil Pesto

Ingredients

    * 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

    * 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

    * 3 large cloves garlic, quartered lengthwise

    * 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves

    * 1 bay leaf

    * 1 teaspoon gray salt

    * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    * 2 packages frozen artichokes

    * 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In a deep ovenproof pan, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Add the frozen artichokes and mix to coat. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover with aluminum foil, transfer to the oven, and cook until the artichokes are browned in spots and tender when pierced, about 35 minutes. Allow the artichokes to cool in the liquid.

Remove the bay leaf. Put the cooled artichokes with the liquid into a blender. Add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and basil leaves and process until smooth.

*Note:

Basil is a good source of vitamin A, which helps to prevent damage to the cells by free radicals. Vitamin A also prevents free radicals from oxidizing cholesterol in the blood stream, preventing the cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels.

Magnesium is also present in basil. This essential mineral helps the heart and blood vessels to relax, improving blood flow. 

Magnesium, Multiple Sclerosis and Health

We've been getting a lot of questions about Magnesium for people with MS.   See some great information about Magnesium below.  But first here's a recipe containing a great source of Magnesium: Kale.

Sauteed Greens and Olives

• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 small sliced leeks
• 1/3 cup pitted oil-cured Moroccan black olives
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth, divided
• 3 cups packed fresh spinach
• 3 cups packed fresh kale, ribs removed and leaves chopped
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• tbsp chopped mint for garnish

Slice onion. Trim the long, darker green leaves off the garlic stalk, and finely slice the head and light green portions of the stalk. Finely chop the pitted black olives.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add onion and leeks and saute for 5 minutes. Then add olives and 1/2 cup broth, stir, cover, and sautee for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and replacing cover. Onions should be quite tender at this point. Add greens on top of onions, add remaining broth, and cover. Sautee for about 8 minutes, stirring often, until greens are tender. Then remove cover and let cool for 3-5 more minutes, allowing some of the liquid to evaporate. Remove from heat and sprinkle with  red pepper flakes, lemon and mint for garnish. Serve warm.

ABOUT MAGNESIUM

"Magnesium helps to regulate the function of the nerves.

When the levels of magnesium in the body are too low, the nerves can react more erratically causing spasms, twitches or tremors, in addition to other problems like heart arrhythmia's, leg cramps, some nerve pain or even misfiring

Hubbard Foundation Amazon Store

Hubbard Foundation has created an Amazon store to make it easier to find some of the Hubbard Foundation suggestions for resources and supplements.  We will update this store as books and supplements come to light that may help you help yourself. 

Hubbard Foundation Amazon Store


Amazon stores allow foundations and companies to benefit from Amazon sales of products.  This is one way we are raising money for our CCSVI research. 


Let's go with the flow!
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Very Informative Hubbard Foundation CCSVI Conference

The Hubbard Foundation conference was a success this weekend, May 14th, 2011.  The speakers were intelligent and informative, the audience asked good questions, and the gluten free snacks were well received. 

I would like to thank our speakers, Keynote: Michael Dake MD, Kirsty Duncan PhD, Jack Burks MD,  Donald Ponec MD, E. Mark Haacke PhD, Justin Gooding MD, Richard Saxon MD, Giedrius Buracas PhD, and David Hubbard MD. 

I would also like to thank our exhibitors: CCSVI Alliance,  Marie Rhodes RN and CCSVI as the Cause of MS, and Ann Boroch

You can view video of the conference in it's entirety at the Hubbard Foundation Youtube Channel.  One important theme discussed by almost every speaker is the significance of DATA COLLECTION; if you are getting CCSVI treatment, be a part of a study or registry!  Feel free to comment.

Click here to support Hubbard Foundation's research.

Stay well and let's go with the flow
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David Hubbard MD, Arlene Hubbard MS OTR/L, CCSVI and MS

Team Hubbard talks about CCSVI, Restenosis, CCSVI Treatment, Diet, and the upcoming conference.

Register for 2011 CCSVI Conference, May 14th in San Diego by May 11th.


Got questions? Email HubbardFoundation@gmail.com and we'll try to answer some of them on our next video!


Stay well and let's go with the flow
Hubbard Foundation
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Hubbard Foundation in the Book: CCSVI as the Cause of Mulitple Sclerosis

We want to thank Marie Rhodes RN, author of the CCSVI as the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis, for all of the work she has done to share the scientific research on CCSVI and Multiple Sclerosis in her new book.  We also want to thank her for sharing Hubbard Foundation's work on this topic of CCSVI, as both a resource and a patient story about Devin. 

We look forward to sharing some of our results mentioned in her resources section at our upcoming 2011 CCSVI Conference, May 14th in San Diego.  And we look forward to Marie joining us at the conference as she presents her book for signing. 

With Gratitude, let's go with the flow!
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Shoulder Alignment Basics: Part 2

Hubbard Foundation believes that CCSVI treatment requires more than just venoplasty. Rather, changes in lifestyle are integral to living healthy with CCSVI. When patients come to us for CCSVI testing and treatment, they are given a host of information regarding living with CCSVI.

In addition to diet and supplementation recommendations, we suggest both exercise and relaxation. Yoga can help accomplish these both.

A continuation from our Shoulder Alignment Basics part 1, Paisley Close, San Diego Yoga instructor, teaches us more helpful exercises to keep the neck, shoulders, and upper back in proper alignment for better health!

Vitamin D, Multiple Sclerosis, and CCSVI

In an article a couple of months back, the Huffington Post reported on David Perlmutter MD's study of Vitamin D and its connection to MS.

He found that, "The group receiving the vitamin D demonstrated a remarkable 41 percent reduction in new MS events, a figure that markedly exceeds what is claimed by the standard drug treatment discussed above."

Click here for the full article

According to Dr. Perlmutter's research, Vitamin D has an immunological function, especially in patients with MS. And other researchers show that Vitamin D also plays a role in vascular smooth muscle function and in the endothelium (the lining of blood vessels). Lack of vitamin D can lead to impaired vascular. Recent research shows, "A lack of vitamin D, even in generally healthy people, is linked with stiffer arteries and an inability of blood vessels to relax, research from the Emory/Georgia Tech Predictive Health Institute has found." (Science Daily ) All of these benefits of Vitamin D are important for people with MS and CCSVI.

Vitamin D comes from the sun and

Shoulder Alignment Basics in CCSVI

CCSVI, affecting the blood vessels of the head, neck and chest may respond poorly to chronic muscle tension and poor posture of the upper body. Poor posture and chronic muscle tension are unhealthy for all, and especially those with CCSVI and MS, where the blood vessels of the upper body are not functioning properly already.

The following video, by experienced Yoga teacher Paisley Close (San Diego, CA), addresses the issues of proper shoulder alignment. Though one of her aims in making this video is to prepare you for more challenging yoga poses, the basics of shoulder alignment are universally applicable.

Good Reading: Healthy Living, Diet and Supplements

Hubbard Foundation's philosophy on healthy living (especially for those with vascular problems like CCSVI and MS) starts with going gluten and dairy free and taking Vitamin D, omega 3s and Nattokinase.

And as with all good health, ameliorate stress, establish exercise routines, reduce processed foods, and eat lots and lots of leafy greens!

And now for your reading pleasure!

This natural Supplement helps mediate MS nerve tissue dammage

"Multiple sclerosis is a nervous system disease with vascular damage, resulting from the leakage of blood proteins, including fibrin, into the brain," said the study's first author, Katerina Akassoglous, Ph.D., a UCSD School of Medicine assistant professor of pharmacology. "Our study shows that fibrin facilitates the initiation of the inflammatory response in the nervous system and contributes to nerve tissue damage in an animal model of the disease." CLICK HERE to read more.


Discovery Health Channel host and chartered biologist Dr. Laz Bannock demonstrated this when he conducted a six-month clinical trial of Neprinol. According to Dr. Bannock "unlike taking daily aspirin, which is an over the counter drug, Neprinol is a nutritional supplement that helps the body to maintain already healthy fibrin expression and inflammation levels." CLICK HERE to read more.


Devin, who has CCSVI and MS, is on this supplement, and we have recorded CCSVI fMRI BOLD venous changes as a result of this in combination with Vitamin D and a gluten-dairy-free lifestyle.


Stay well and let's go with the flow!

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Eating healthy is not so hard!

The more I eat healthy, the more I don't crave unhealthy foods. Case in point. I love salty crunchy snacks...popcorn is my favorite. Lately, I've been eating salty, crunchy Kale chips which seems to quelch my popcorn addiction.
Here's my recipe:
1bunch of washed/dried kale cut into small pieces
2 Tsps olive oil
1 tsp nutritional yeast(I use Kal nutritional yeast flakes Gluten free)
1/2tsp sea salt
Pre heat oven to 400 degrees
On a large baking sheet place kale and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle yeast flakes and salt and mix with your clean hands.
Bake in oven for 10min or until crispy. Check after 5 min and mix to get moist areas exposed to the heat. Remove from oven and try to let cool for 5 min.
Kale is high in Nitric Oxide which keeps blood vessels open, nutritional yeast is an excellent source for B vitamins and is high in protein.
Enjoy,

Let's go with the flow,
Arlene

Beets and Brain Health

Beet juice is good for brain health. Here's an article. CLICK HERE
Sometimes I need to have my beets as a tasty treat. Here's one of my favorite recipes.

BEET BREAD
2 Cups blanched almond flour
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2tsp baking soda
1tsp ground cinnamon
1/4cup grapeseed oil
1/2 cup agave nectar
2 large eggs
1cup grated beets
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins or goji berries or mixture of both
Preheat oven to 350. Grease a loaf pan with grapeseed oil and dust with almond flour.
Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, agave, and grapeseed oil. Blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and thoroughly combine. Fold in beets, nuts, and raisins.
Bake for 50-60 min on the bottom rack of the oven.
Let cool for an hour.

Let's go with the flow!
Arlene
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