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May 2000 Vol. 5 No. 5

 It’s not what happens to you; it’s what you do about
it that makes the difference. -W. Mitchell

He that cannot reason is a fool. He that will not is a bigot.
He that dare not is a slave. -Andrew Carnegie

Table of Content:

Vegetarianism And Athletes
Avoid Food Poisoning - Food Safety Guide
Meet the Bugs
Effective Arthritis Pain Relief
Cool Information Site on Radiation
State of mind may influence lower back pain
Eating fruit may prevent asthma symptoms in children
Vegetarian diet cuts cholesterol in young women
Gardening fights weeds and osteoporosis at the same time
Question & Answer: Building the lower legs

Vegetarianism And Athletes

Do you need to be a big meat eater to be a healthy athlete? No, but make sure you choose the vegetarian diet that suits your needs and lifestyle. Become aware of your nutritional needs. You may need to supplement, or substitute meat with other food products. http://medicinecabinet.net/home/pub.asp?aid=2004347

Avoid Food Poisoning - Food Safety Guide

Thousands of Americans die of food poisoning every year. And the problem of food contamination is getting worse. What is happening to our food? Can you protect yourself? What if you get sick? Get the answers you need.
http://medicinecabinet.net/home/pub.asp?aid=2004344

Meet the Bugs

Do you know what the symptoms of food poisoning are? Here is a list of most common food bugs and related symptoms. http://medicinecabinet.net/home/pub.asp?aid=2004352

Effective Arthritis Pain Relief

The Best-selling Guide to Effective Arthritis Pain Relief republished in 1999 with the most up-to-date information on treating Arthritis and other anti-inflammatory disorders.

Good nutrition-eating the proper foods, according to certain dietary rules have proven to bring relief to millions of arthritis suffers worldwide. [British Journal of Medicine 1994, The Lancet 1998, British Journal of Rheumatology, 1993, Annals of Neurology 11/97]

Boosting your immune system by avoiding certain foods, i.e.,[animal products; especially dairy products, which directly stimulate the pro-inflammatory hormones [prostaglandin 2], and negative energy foods [white flour, sugar, processed foods] are discussed in this latest edition.

The addition of fish oils [omega 3 fatty acids, especially cod liver oil] is being used successfully world-wide in the treatment and management of:

Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Osteo and nearly twenty other types of arthritis.
Asthma: [low omega 3 blood levels are linked to asthma and allergic conditions]
Psoriasis: Doses of 3-4 grams daily [3-4,000 mgs] have proven effective in reducing redness, itching, and scaling.
Crohn’s Disease: Those suffering from this and other debilitating conditions of the colon have an option to drugs. Recent research has found that 72 percent of the Crohn’s disease patients taking fish oil supplements remained free of symptoms versus those taking placebo or medications.
Alzheimer’s Disease: The addition of fish oil/cod liver oil 1-2 days a week reduced the incidence of developing Alzheimer’s disease in a group of several thousand older men and women in Holland in a double-blind study.

Low levels of omega 3 fatty acids have been linked to depression, anti-social behavior and schizophrenia.

These topics and many others are covered, including recipes and vegetarian choices in 244 pages.

I truly believe that if you suffer or have a loved one that suffers from arthritis or some other inflammatory condition you owe it to yourself and them by reading this book.

The research that conducted in the re-writing of this book, as well as the personal interviews and my time touring through the United Kingdom, Scotland and Ireland convinces me all the more that we can go a long way to helping ourselves and helping our doctors help us through “Commonsense”

This book is available softcover for $13.95 [shipping included].
This book is not available in bookstores [exception of UK]
To order: please call 1-609-978-7583 Fax: 1-609-978-7582
e-mail: afpa@afpafitness.com

Cool Information Site on Radiation
RA*D*AR Electromagnetic Stabilizer Cell phone radiation is linked to cancer. Test your daily radiation exposure, you may need protection! http://www.radar3

State of mind may influence lower back pain

Is back pain actually all in the head? New study findings suggest that while back pain sufferers do indeed have a debilitating physical ailment, for many people there may also be a psychological dimension associated with the presence, degree, and duration of lower back pain. Read more: http://www.earthmed.com/news/news_results.asp?ArticleID=391

Eating fruit may prevent asthma symptoms in children

Children who consume vitamin C-rich fruit are less likely to experience wheezing–a whistling-type of breathing associated with asthma… http://www.earthmed.com/news/news_results.asp?ArticleID=375

Vegetarian diet cuts cholesterol in young women
Premenopausal women may be able to dramatically lower their cholesterol levels by eating a low-fat, vegetarian diet.
http://www.earthmed.com/news/news_results.asp?ArticleID=374
Gardening fights weeds and osteoporosis at the same time

Yard work can help older women avoid the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis. Weight training also helps boost bone strength. http://www.earthmed.com/news/news_results.asp?ArticleID=372

Stress slows healing of cuts and bruises Stress can slow the body’s healing and recovery process by lowering levels of key immune system chemicals. http://www.earthmed.com/news/news_results.asp?ArticleID=373

Question & Answer: Building the lower legs

I have been completely unsuccessful in my calf development. I am desperate for a program that works. I want to both increase the size of my calves as well as their definition.

Answer: Size in the gastrocnemius is primarily influenced by genetics. We can enhance what genetic potential we have by using heavier weight when training. Bear in mind that whatever your weight is you must lift yourself with the planting of one foot and the contraction of one set of muscles [gastrocnemius and soleus].

If you have the opportunity to walk in sand that has been the greatest builder of the lower leg I have ever experienced. If not then choose exercises [seated toe press-leg extension, standing, one-legged heel raise holding dumbbell, and seated heel raise-legs flexed at a 90 degree angle]. This last exercise places greater emphasis on the soleus.

Work for muscle fatigue.[8-10 repetitions] 2-3 sets for 2-3 exercises. Twice weekly. Treat these muscles like you would any other. Save the high reps for walking.