1. Quercetin Plus: 500 mg: 1 capsule with meals 2-3 times daily
2. Gastro-D Complex: 1 capsule three times daily
3. Natrum carbonicum 6c (homeopathic cell salt): 2-3 tablets between meals
4. Polyflora A: (ABO Specific Probiotic): 2 capsules daily

1. Marshmallow (Althea officinalis), 250 mg: 1 capsule with meals 1-2 times daily
2. Cabbage powder, 400 mg: 1 capsule with meals, 1-2 times daily
3. Gastro-D Complex: 1 capsule three times daily
4. L-Glycine, 250 mg: 1 capsule, twice daily
5. Polyflora B: (ABO Specific Probiotic): 2 capsule daily

1. Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra), 250 mg: 1 capsule, twice daily
2. Parsley leaf (Petroselinum sp), 400 mg: 1-2 capsules, twice daily
3. Gastro-D Complex: 1 capsule three times daily
4. DGL de-glycyrrhizinated licorice (Glycyrrhiza sp), 150 mg capsules or chewable tablets: 1 before meals
5. Polyflora AB (ABO Specific Probiotic): 2 capsule daily

1. Fucus Plus Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus): 1 capsule with meals, 2-3 times daily
2. American Cranesbill (Geranium maculatum), 250 mg: 1 capsule with meals, 1-2 times daily
3. Polyflora O: (ABO Specific Probiotic): 2 capsules daily
4. Gastro-D Complex: 1 capsule three times daily

1. Deflect A | Deflect O | Deflect B | Deflect AB: (ABO Lectin-blocking formula)

1. Harmonia Deluxe Green drink with added antioxidants: 1 tblsp daily in juice or water
2. Ginger root (Rhizoma Zingiberis: Zingiber officinalis), 200 mg: 1 capsule before meals

1. De-glycyrrhizinated (DGL) licorice has no side effects. Anyone with an ulcer should be treated by a physician.

The spring has brought new opportunities for us and for the extended BTD/GTD community, and it has been very gratifying to witness the concepts of personalized medicine take hold around the world. The web of connections has expanded through our work at NAP as well as through the work of individuals who are utilizing these concepts both personally and professionally, and I wanted to share some of stories with you.

Our own Dr. Roseanne Nenninger was the guest presenter at the D’Adamo Personalized Nutrition Monthly Support Group, which provides guidance and education about utilizing the Blood Type and GenoType concepts for better health and well-being. Roseanne addressed how to further personalize your diet through the GenoType diet, and she GenoTyped attendees by taking their measurements, fingerprinting, and determining the GTD profile. It was a great evening, and it reinforced the importance of sharing and the collective experience as we explore our individual uniqueness.

Dr. Peter D’Adamo was the keynote speaker at the spring Conference sponsored by the Incite Center for Wellness and Education located in Norwich, CT. True to form, Peter gave a phenomenal lecture about the principles of personalized medicine, “A Study Size of One,” and he shared his vision for the future of medicine. I was very touched by the level of commitment that the attendees had to bettering their health and the lives of others. This was reinforced by the generosity of the Jeanne Zuzel, RN, MA, who coordinated the event and her team of volunteers who were responsible for producing a successful and rewarding weekend for attendees.

On May 26, we participated in the Greenwich Health Expo in Stamford, CT. The Expo is the brainchild of Lisa Wynne Salvatore, a long-time patient, friend and colleague. Lisa brought together 50 companies to highlight their products and services, and the event was attended by over 400 people. It was energizing to see the wide range of products and services available to people as they pursue health and well-being. I couldn’t help but reflect on how far we’ve come in 25 years since Peter and I first looked at possible locations in Connecticut for his practice!

Melissa Bennett, ND, MIfHI, Judy McCoy, FIfHI, along with successful Blood Type Dieter, Cheryl Espina, were recently featured on CBS Atlanta website about the benefits of the Blood Type Diet. It's a terrific spot, and I think you'll enjoy watching it. The segment was taped on May 25, 2010. Click here to go to the CBS Atlanta website and view the video (2:42):
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/video/23664909/?taf=lnta



We’ve launched the Spanish-version of the 4yourtype.com www.northamericanpharmacal.com/hispanica to provide support for individuals throughout the world who speak Spanish as their primary language. Javier Caceres, our financial controller, took the lead on this project, and he worked very closely with Lola Pliego, MIfHI, our longtime friend and colleague, who has been working with us to bring the NAP products into Mexico.

On the other side of the planet, Gina Mundy, MIfHI, continues to build awareness for the concept in New Zealand (http://www.right4yourtypenz.com/) and Australia (http://www.right4yourtypeau.com/). Just last week, she participated in an Expo in Sydney that had over 15,000 attendees! Gina has been a tremendous supporter and an ardent believer, and she’s been working diligently to bring the concepts of personalized medicine to her community.

These are just a few examples of the grassroots activism that is going on around the world. Each one of us is being called to make choices in our lives that express our individuality and our sense of purpose for who we uniquely are, whether it is in how we care for ourselves nutritionally or in the choices we make for our professions and our avocations. We are reaching a critical mass as awareness of how personalized medicine and the emerging science of nutrigenomics is transforming the health care system and creating a new age in medicine. We are almost at the “tipping point,” that place in which individualized medicine becomes the norm, and every day, each one of us makes a difference in making the change possible.

Finally, a nod to all the fathers out there, as we enter June and the celebration of Father’s Day. Being a dad today is a lot different than being a dad in the 1950’s. I love watching men really enjoy being involved in their children’s lives – it is important for the children and it is equally as important for the men. I am reminded of the beautiful line from William Wordsworth, “The child is the father of the man.”

To you and all those you love, happy June.

Martha

On May 1, Dr. D’Adamo presented to a group of 50 students who participated in the IfHI 2010 Micro-Conference and Certification testing in Nashville, TN. Here is a clip of one of the lectures discussing the prevalence of the blood type antigen throughout the human body. (Excerpted from the Conference) (3:46)

• Your blood type antigens are prominent in your digestive tract and in about 80% of individuals (secretors), are also prominent in the mucus that lines your digestive tract. Because of this, many of the bacteria in your digestive tract actually use your blood type as a preferred food supply. In fact, blood group specificity is common among intestinal bacteria with almost 1/2 of strains tested showing some blood type A, B, or O specificity. To give you an idea of the magnitude of the blood type influence on intestinal microflora, it has been estimated that someone with blood type B will have up to 50,000 times more of some strains of friendly bacteria than either blood type A or O individuals.
• Some strains of beneficial bacteria can have lectin-like hemagglutinin activity directed against your blood type, so avoiding those is a good idea.
• Polyflora Blood Type Specific Probiotics also blend prebiotics (foods which provide special growth factors for probiotic bacteria) that are right for each blood type.

It’s always fun to entertain during the summer, but who wants to be stuck in the house cooking? Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for baked salmon with a pesto crust that is right for all types and won’t keep you in the kitchen all day. Serve with brown rice and steamed veggies for that perfect summer meal

Elegant Salmon Pesto

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. salmon fillet, skin removed
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 cup pesto (made with allowable ingredients)

1. Rinse salmon fillet under cold water and pat dry.
2. Place fillet in a glass pie pan and baste with olive oil and garlic.
3. Spread an even amount of pesto over the fillet until it is covered with a 1/4 inch layer.
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes.
5. Do not cover and do not turn.
6. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork.
   
   For more information regarding this recipe, please go to http://www.dadamo.com/typebase4/recipedepictor7x.cgi?1185

You can search for these groups at http://www.facebook.com

There are several groups sprouting up regarding the Blood Type Diet. This is Dr. Peter D'Adamo's group:
Blood Type Diet / Eat Right For Your Type

There is now a group based in France:
Hygiène de vie par les Groupes Sanguins

Here's a group based in London:
The Blood Type Diet

This group is based in Montreal, Canada:
Blood Type Diet

A new group out of New York has just started up.
"We are interested in the Genotype and Blood Type diets as published by Dr. Peter D'Adamo. We get together monthly in Manhattan for informal discussions. Come on down: learn new information, talk the 'language', and share experiences!"
NYC Genotype Diet Group

Event: "D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition™ Support Group"
Topic: "It's summer! Let's get moving!"
Featuring: Ed Hefferon
When: Friday, June 18, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Hosted by: Nancy Kuhn
Where: D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition™ Center, 213 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
Admission: Free
RSVP: Please call Nancy Kuhn at (877) 226-8973 or email her at nancy@dadamo.com