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October 2004 Vol. 9 No. 10
“Don’t be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps.”
David Lloyd George [1863-1945]
Table of Contents:What activities do think kids need daily? From an interview with WebMD the president of AFPA.
Good News: The Medical Establishment Is Finally Catching On
A Nutritional Approach to Graves Disease
Folks “Down Under” Know About Alzheimer’s and Vitamin E
Do You Perpetually Stay Up Late?
Don’t Be Fooled By New Snack Food Deceptions
Lack of Activity More Dangerous to You than Being Obese?
What activities do think kids need daily? From an interview with WebMD the president of AFPA.
Taking gym class and being active for 30-35 minutes at least 3-4 days weekly. Running, walking, riding a bike. Being out doors after school in the sunlight.
* What can parents do to make sure they get it?
Not coming home from school and sitting down in front of the boob tube or computer.On weekends getting outdoors with family and friends.
* What are your opinions on strength training for children?
Children should be strong. It develops strong bones, confidence, balance & coordination, improves athletic ability. Whether this is for competitive or intramural sports. Younger children can benefit from calisthenics [push-ups, sit-ups, squat thrusts,
mountain-climbers, medicine ball drills, ladder and rope climbing [the cargo nets]. Training with weights [especially using weighted medicine balls, dumbbells and barbells with proper supervision and instruction will develop the child into becoming a stronger and healthier teenager and adult.
* Before embarking on greater activity, do you think a physical is important for kids? *
If a child is obese or very overweight, has a medical condition known or has symptoms of any type [chronic shortness of breath for example], then a physical is a good preventative precaution.
What take home message would you like to give readers? *
If your child does is not active and exercise now the foundation for disease and misery is being laid for their adult life. We love are children-tough love through exercise, physical activity and keeping the junk food out of the house is the best preventative medicine we can offer.
Mark J.Occhipinti, Ph.D., N.D.c.
President, American Fitness Professionals & Associates
Good News: The Medical Establishment Is Finally Catching On
The bad news: You could die waiting for the mainstream doctors and the National Institutes of Health in Washington, DC, to complete their testing process and confirm what practitioners of natural healing have known for years: Natural healing techniques work. Stomach cure-all. Get rid of your migraines. Even cure cancer…
Read on…http://www.bottomlinesecrets.com
A Nutritional Approach to Graves Disease
First: omit all [preservatives, prepackaged foods unless they are frozen with no other ingredients].
Researchers have known for years that a movement towards a more macro-biotic diet, including omega 3 fatty acids from [flax and/or also fish oils] both through non-farm raised fish [salmon, sardines, tuna, walnuts] and an additional supplement of 1 gram daily has demonstrated remarkable improvements in over-all immune function.
For the migraine headaches [magnesium 250 mgs with food two times daily].
http://www.afpafitness.com/articles/wommirgr.htm
No dairy. [green vegetables supply ample levels of calcium]
No dried fruit that contains any sulfites.
Certain vegetables have demonstrated their ability to suppress thyroid production [broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, rutabagas, spinach, turnips, soybeans, peaches, and pears].
Absolutely NO nutra-sweet [a major trigger for migraines and suppression of the immune system.]
Nutritional Therapy [supplements]. You really need to see a qualified orthomolecular physician. High dosages of vitamin A and choline [under orthomolecular physician care], B-complex with extra thiamin [B-1], and amino acid supplements three times daily as increased metabolism raises demand. A good multi-vitamin/mineral complex, vitamin C [Esterfied], iodine or kelp, calcium and magnesium [as mentioned for migraine headaches]. Juice Therapy: Carrot, celery, spinach, parsley, cabage, and watercress.
Folks “Down Under” Know About Alzheimer’s and Vitamin E
In a one-year study the Australian Centre for Neuropsychotherapy found a strong link between vitamin E and folate deficiencies and the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that the lowest rate of Alzheimer’s disease in the world may be in northern India where the community consumes high quantities of tumeric. Tumeric is an active component of curcumin, a potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory that research suggests has brain protective properties.
Do You Perpetually Stay Up Late?
The artificial light to which we expose ourselves by staying up at night has many adverse affects on the physiology of the body. According to research from National Institutes of Health (NIH), this results in burning less fat and increased simple carbohydrate cravings. This is great for hibernating bears in winter, but for human beings it leads to increased blood sugar levels and unnecessary weight gain. Wiley and Formby in their book, Lights Out : Sleep, Sugar, and Survival present a summary of the NIH research on prolonged exposure to artificial light. They present arguments on the adverse effects of not sleeping at least nine hours in total darkness on diabetes, depression, heart disease, and cancer. www.amazon.com
Don’t Be Fooled By New Snack Food Deceptions
Have you ever wished eating your favorite snack food like Cheetos would be good for you? According to some snack food companies, that time is now. Nutritionists heartily disagree.
One food manufacturer claims it wants to help consumers find a “little shortcut to a healthier life.” A new labeling system will indicate what are supposed to be ’smart food choices.” Stickers currently mark products like baked Cheetos and by the end of 2004, more than 100 foods will be identified as “smart choices.” Another snack maker introduced 100 Calorie Packs of its most popular snacks such as Chips Ahoy! to help consumers count their calorie intake.
Nutritionists do not like the concept. They fear the labels will encourage people to purchase food they should not eat. Many of the so-called smart foods may be better than their predecessors but still are not healthy choices.
Company officials argue that the stickers will make it easy to find better choices in a given category.
Some say big name companies are introducing these food campaigns to offer alternatives. Critics say they are simply trying to combat the increasing awareness and concern for obesity in the United States.
To qualify, a product must meet the following standards:
No more than 35 percent of a snack product’s calories can come from fat
Food products like oatmeal and cereal cannot have more than 30 percent of its calories from fat
25 percent fewer calories, fat, sugar or sodium than an original product
Zero trans fats
Products must meet other nutrient criteria unless they have specific health or wellness benefits
Smart options products made up about 40 percent of this manufacturer’s U.S. profits in 2003.
USA Today September 3, 2004
Lack of Activity More Dangerous to You than Being Obese?
Keeping active may play a larger role in heart health than weight, according to results of a four-year study of more than 900 women. Researchers say that lack of activity increases risk of heart problems more than being obese or overweight does.
From 1996 to 2000, investigators tracked the medical histories of 906 women whose mean age was 58. At the study’s start, 76 percent were overweight. Participants were interviewed about their ability to perform common physical activities at home, work and at leisure; for example, how easily could they climb a flight of stairs, run a short distance or walk around the block without stopping.
During the course of the study, 68 of the participants died and about half of the participants had a cardiovascular-related problem, such as a heart attack or stroke.
Researchers analyzed the participants by weight and activity. Exclusive of weight, women who were at least somewhat active were less likely to develop heart disease or related problems than women who were not very active. Study authors say the results suggest that a greater emphasis should be on fitness, not weight. They also suggested that female heart disease patients should increase activity because of its positive effects on the cardiovascular system.
The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity for women every day.
A second study found the opposite results when evaluating weight and activity for their affects on the risk of developing adult-onset diabetes. Being overweight or obese put participants at a higher risk for the disease than simply being inactive.
While the report indicated that increasing activity slightly lowered the risk of diabetes, an increased body mass made the risk significantly greater.
However, physical activity does have a positive effect on weight. Researchers suggest at-risk patients work to lose weight AND increase activity.
Journal of the American Medical Association September 8, 2004;292:1179-1187.
Selected segments are reproduced from Dr. Mercola’s excellent website: http://www.mercola.com/index.htm