I had the bright idea to make Salmon cakes (you know, crab cakes without the crab) today and it turned into something else. Here's what I did and what I created out of the mistake.
In my Food Processor, I put a couple of tablespoons of cilantro and the same amount of red onion and processed this for about 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl, a couple of times. Then, I added 2 cans of sockeye Salmon (wild caught, only) and about 1/3 of a cup of my homemade mayonnaise (recipe in an earlier blog). I believe that is where I went wrong...too much mayonnaise for Salmon cakes, but the perfect amount for my new recipe.
Along with: 1/3 tsp. pink salt
1/4-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2-1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. chipolte powder
juice of 1 lime
I processed all of this for about 2 minutes, stopping a couple of times to scrape the bowl. Once I looked at the mixture, it resembled a mousse or dip! No amount of bread crumbs would turn this into Salmon cakes!
So, there you have it. Add some bloomed gelatin, put the mixture into a greased mold, chill for 4-6 hours and voile! mousse. I don't have any molds, so I'm going to serve this (minus the gelatin) as a dip with lots of seasonal fresh vegies and my GF parmigana biscuits....recipe on my website: www.fixdhealthcare.com.
Dr. Esther
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Monday, June 27, 2016
Look Out! Aspartame is Coming Back
The problems with artificial sweeteners have been well documented...whether it be splenda, xylitol, aspartame or others. The neurological damage that can be caused by the breakdown of aspartame into methenol (wood alcohol) have been reported as one cause of "Desert Storm" Syndrome reported by countless military members who fought in that war.
In light of that, Pepsi has decided to bring back the use of this artificial sweetener because many had complained that they didn't like the taste of the sweetener substitute chosen to replace aspartame.
"The sweetener had been linked to cancer in lab mice and industry executives blamed the decline in sales on concerns people have about aspartame. The removal of the sweetener tested the theory that it was to blame for fleeing customers. But, the move seems to have been a misstep, with consumers dissatisfied over the change in flavor without the sweetener.
The company will start selling the new Diet Pepsi Classic Sweetener Blend this fall, which will contain aspartame in its formula. Meanwhile, Pepsi MAX will be re-introduced to U.S. consumers as Pepsi Zero Sugar and will still contain aspartame."
If you are looking for a healthy alternative to sugar in your drinks, please go to my April 11, 2013 blog that thoroughly explains the dangers of artificial sweeteners and the benefits of using natural sweeteners.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
In light of that, Pepsi has decided to bring back the use of this artificial sweetener because many had complained that they didn't like the taste of the sweetener substitute chosen to replace aspartame.
"The sweetener had been linked to cancer in lab mice and industry executives blamed the decline in sales on concerns people have about aspartame. The removal of the sweetener tested the theory that it was to blame for fleeing customers. But, the move seems to have been a misstep, with consumers dissatisfied over the change in flavor without the sweetener.
The company will start selling the new Diet Pepsi Classic Sweetener Blend this fall, which will contain aspartame in its formula. Meanwhile, Pepsi MAX will be re-introduced to U.S. consumers as Pepsi Zero Sugar and will still contain aspartame."
If you are looking for a healthy alternative to sugar in your drinks, please go to my April 11, 2013 blog that thoroughly explains the dangers of artificial sweeteners and the benefits of using natural sweeteners.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
Friday, June 24, 2016
Recovering From Joint Surgery
Surgery, of any kind, is very hard on the body. Minor surgery with a local anesthetic is the easiest for the body to recovery from, biochemically. General anesthesia can cause side effects for up to a year, including problems with cognition, muscle strength, the GI system and the immune system, not to mention problems associated with the surgery, itself, especially if it involves the musculoskeletal system.
Joint surgery is especially hard on the body. Joint injury always involves other areas of the body. For example, torn ACLs. All the supporting tissue surrounding the involved knee (or any other injured joint) as well as the low back and opposite knee are all involved. Repairing the ACL is only the first step. I'm sure many of you know someone who has had knee surgery...it's usually a long road back to full recovery, if that even happens.
Age really doesn't matter more than the speed with which someone recovers from surgery. The person still will have problems with leg and low back pain if those areas aren't balanced. Whether it be young athletes or middle-aged women and men (insurance usually won't pay for older adults with this problem), we have seen orthopedic massage therapy help speed people into recovery very quickly in comparison to those I know personally who have not had such therapy. The difference is quite remarkable. And, those who have taken the proper formulations along with the therapy have been quite amazed at their speed and quality of recovery.
Dr. Thomas
corehealing360.com
Joint surgery is especially hard on the body. Joint injury always involves other areas of the body. For example, torn ACLs. All the supporting tissue surrounding the involved knee (or any other injured joint) as well as the low back and opposite knee are all involved. Repairing the ACL is only the first step. I'm sure many of you know someone who has had knee surgery...it's usually a long road back to full recovery, if that even happens.
Age really doesn't matter more than the speed with which someone recovers from surgery. The person still will have problems with leg and low back pain if those areas aren't balanced. Whether it be young athletes or middle-aged women and men (insurance usually won't pay for older adults with this problem), we have seen orthopedic massage therapy help speed people into recovery very quickly in comparison to those I know personally who have not had such therapy. The difference is quite remarkable. And, those who have taken the proper formulations along with the therapy have been quite amazed at their speed and quality of recovery.
Dr. Thomas
corehealing360.com
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Are You Dehydrated or, What color is your Pee?
This summer is starting out exceptionally hot, especially in the Southwest. However, dehydration can creep up on you, quickly anywhere you live. It's important to understand that it can even kill you. Young children and the elderly are particularly susceptible. Extreme heat kills more people than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and lightening combined each year.
The rule of thumb is to drink at least two liters a day to stay hydrated. Do NOT wait until you feel thirsty. And avoid caffeine, alcohol and sugary drinks because they cause you to lose more body fluid.
Here are the subtle signs that you are dehydrated:
Color of Urine: When your hydration status is good, your urine will be clear to light yellow. The darker the urine, the more dehydrated you are. Drink up when your pee is darker than usual.
The "pinch" test: When your body's cells become depleted of water, the skin loses tension. Test the elasticity of your skin by pinching the back of your hand and hold it for a few seconds. Let go and if the little "tent" stays pinched and takes more than 5 seconds to go back to normal, it's usually a sign of moderate dehydration.
Bad breath: Bad breath should make you think about dehydration during a heat wave. If you don't drink enough water, and you're losing water through sweating, your body can't make enough saliva, meaning your mouth is dry and bacteria grow easily.
Sitting in front of a fan: New evidence has shown that when temperatures rise above 95 F, an electric fan might actually make you even hotter, by blowing hot air on you, making you unable to sweat.
And not being able to sweat puts you at greater risk of dehydration and even heat exhaustion.
To stay adequately hydrated, the rule is that you need to always drink one-half of your body weight in ounces of water.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
The rule of thumb is to drink at least two liters a day to stay hydrated. Do NOT wait until you feel thirsty. And avoid caffeine, alcohol and sugary drinks because they cause you to lose more body fluid.
Here are the subtle signs that you are dehydrated:
Color of Urine: When your hydration status is good, your urine will be clear to light yellow. The darker the urine, the more dehydrated you are. Drink up when your pee is darker than usual.
The "pinch" test: When your body's cells become depleted of water, the skin loses tension. Test the elasticity of your skin by pinching the back of your hand and hold it for a few seconds. Let go and if the little "tent" stays pinched and takes more than 5 seconds to go back to normal, it's usually a sign of moderate dehydration.
Bad breath: Bad breath should make you think about dehydration during a heat wave. If you don't drink enough water, and you're losing water through sweating, your body can't make enough saliva, meaning your mouth is dry and bacteria grow easily.
Sitting in front of a fan: New evidence has shown that when temperatures rise above 95 F, an electric fan might actually make you even hotter, by blowing hot air on you, making you unable to sweat.
And not being able to sweat puts you at greater risk of dehydration and even heat exhaustion.
To stay adequately hydrated, the rule is that you need to always drink one-half of your body weight in ounces of water.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
Monday, June 20, 2016
Do You Need a "Kick Start" aka, Are You Taking OTCs, Regularly?
Many people who feel tired all the time might be surprised to learn that this and other symptoms are caused by their body's unhealthy inflammatory response.
Inflammation is a healthy response when the body sends signals to address challenges. However, inflammation can become the enemy if it's causing the body to overreact to stressors and creating a continuous feed-back loop, i.e. excessive inflammatory response.
In trying to alleviate the symptoms of systemic inflammation, people frequently end up taking over the counter NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, alleve, tylenol, etc.) on a fairly regular basis. Anyone taking these products over a period of time may set their body up to develop ulcers, liver problems, rebound inflammation and even cardiovascular problems. Self-diagnosing and self-prescribing might be a relatively quick and easy way to manage one's symptoms, but frequently people are missing the underlying real cause of their problems.
To that end, Standard Process has developed a 10-Day Healthy Inflammation Response Program for people who are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Aches and joint stiffness after exercise
Swelling after exercise
Dry skin
Bags under the eyes
Bloating or puffiness
Water retention
Generalized muscle and/or joint pain*
If any of the above symptoms pertain to you, we can help.
Dr. Esther & Dr. Thomas
drkollars@gmail.com
fixdhealthcare.com, corehealing360.com
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and the products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Inflammation is a healthy response when the body sends signals to address challenges. However, inflammation can become the enemy if it's causing the body to overreact to stressors and creating a continuous feed-back loop, i.e. excessive inflammatory response.
In trying to alleviate the symptoms of systemic inflammation, people frequently end up taking over the counter NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, alleve, tylenol, etc.) on a fairly regular basis. Anyone taking these products over a period of time may set their body up to develop ulcers, liver problems, rebound inflammation and even cardiovascular problems. Self-diagnosing and self-prescribing might be a relatively quick and easy way to manage one's symptoms, but frequently people are missing the underlying real cause of their problems.
To that end, Standard Process has developed a 10-Day Healthy Inflammation Response Program for people who are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Aches and joint stiffness after exercise
Swelling after exercise
Dry skin
Bags under the eyes
Bloating or puffiness
Water retention
Generalized muscle and/or joint pain*
If any of the above symptoms pertain to you, we can help.
Dr. Esther & Dr. Thomas
drkollars@gmail.com
fixdhealthcare.com, corehealing360.com
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and the products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
AMA Votes to Lobby Congress to Allow Independent Gun Research
No matter where one stands on the "right to bear arms," (and that's a misrepresentation of the actual wording of the Second Amendment), I doubt many of us approve of innocent children and adults being gunned down by what I call, "weapons of mass destruction."
So far, the NRA has not allowed any studies by the CDC as to the toll that gun violence is taking on this country. I find that outrageous in light of the following statistic:
"With approximately 30,000 men, women and children dying each year at the barrel of a gun in elementary schools, movie theaters, workplaces, houses of worship and on live television, the United States faces a public health crisis of gun violence," AMA President Dr. Steven Stack said in a statement.
We are rapidly approaching an equivalent number of people killed each year by gun violence as by car accidents. Does anyone else find that repulsive/disgusting/unacceptable? The government recalls massive amounts of GM vehicles because a handful of people have died from faulty ignitions, but it's okay with our representatives (and, for that matter, us) that tens of thousands die that needn't because we appear to love weapons more than lives.
"Even as America faces a crisis unrivaled in any other developed country, the Congress prohibits the CDC from conducting the very research that would help us understand the problems associated with gun violence and determine how to reduce the high rate of firearm-related deaths and injuries," Stack said.
"An epidemiological analysis of gun violence is vital so physicians and other health providers, law enforcement and society at large may be able to prevent injury, death and other harms to society resulting from firearms," he added.
I read an article today in which the family of the man who invented the AR-15 that the NRA calls, "America's gun," states that Eugene Stoner didn't even own the gun, himself, and intended its use for the military, only. "The ex-Marine and "avid sportsman, hunter and skeet shooter" never used his invention for sport. He also never kept it around the house for personal defense."
We are in a public health crisis, the likes of which that no other Western country
experiences. Can we at least agree that none of us wishes to be put in a position of imminent death from another person who just wants to kill somebody? It's time to call out the NRA and all the politicians too intimidated by their "buying power" to stand up for us to allow this research to proceed.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
So far, the NRA has not allowed any studies by the CDC as to the toll that gun violence is taking on this country. I find that outrageous in light of the following statistic:
"With approximately 30,000 men, women and children dying each year at the barrel of a gun in elementary schools, movie theaters, workplaces, houses of worship and on live television, the United States faces a public health crisis of gun violence," AMA President Dr. Steven Stack said in a statement.
We are rapidly approaching an equivalent number of people killed each year by gun violence as by car accidents. Does anyone else find that repulsive/disgusting/unacceptable? The government recalls massive amounts of GM vehicles because a handful of people have died from faulty ignitions, but it's okay with our representatives (and, for that matter, us) that tens of thousands die that needn't because we appear to love weapons more than lives.
"Even as America faces a crisis unrivaled in any other developed country, the Congress prohibits the CDC from conducting the very research that would help us understand the problems associated with gun violence and determine how to reduce the high rate of firearm-related deaths and injuries," Stack said.
"An epidemiological analysis of gun violence is vital so physicians and other health providers, law enforcement and society at large may be able to prevent injury, death and other harms to society resulting from firearms," he added.
I read an article today in which the family of the man who invented the AR-15 that the NRA calls, "America's gun," states that Eugene Stoner didn't even own the gun, himself, and intended its use for the military, only. "The ex-Marine and "avid sportsman, hunter and skeet shooter" never used his invention for sport. He also never kept it around the house for personal defense."
We are in a public health crisis, the likes of which that no other Western country
experiences. Can we at least agree that none of us wishes to be put in a position of imminent death from another person who just wants to kill somebody? It's time to call out the NRA and all the politicians too intimidated by their "buying power" to stand up for us to allow this research to proceed.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation on Children
This is a third blog in my series about the importance of sleep and the possible terrible ramifications of too little sleep. Even though this doesn't appear to be a particularly popular subject (very few people have been interested in this, so far), I think that the proper amount and quality of sleep lies at the foundation of the health of this nation.
At least 25 percent of 12-year-olds get less than the recommended nine hours of sleep per night and there is increasing evidence that this impacts learning and memory," said Dr. Stuart F. Chan of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, who helped write the new American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.
The new recommendations, online now on the AASM website and scheduled for publication in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, "use a more rigorous evaluation of the scientific literature than was used previously," Chan told Reuters Health by email. "The range of recommended hours of sleep for each age grouping is wider than before," but the guideline still stresses that children and teenagers "need substantial amounts of sleep."
For optimal health, children and teens should get the following hours of sleep (per 24 hours) on a regular basis:
"Insomnia, which affects up to one in four adolescents and one in three preschoolers, is associated with "poor school performance, increased mood and health problems and risk of self-harm and suicidal ideation," said Chan. It's also associated with increased risk of developing a new medical problem and starting the use of a new psychiatric medication."
Perhaps now, we might have one answer to the question as to why so many of our children have hyperactive syndrome, have cognitive deficits and have been put on so many behavior-modifying and psychotrophic drugs!
Please, pass this information along to anyone you know who is parenting children. Also, know that there is help for children (and adults) with sleep deprivation problems...Dr. Thomas and I have helped many with sleep issues.
Dr. Esther & Dr. Thomas
fixdhealthcare.com, corehealing360.com
At least 25 percent of 12-year-olds get less than the recommended nine hours of sleep per night and there is increasing evidence that this impacts learning and memory," said Dr. Stuart F. Chan of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, who helped write the new American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.
The new recommendations, online now on the AASM website and scheduled for publication in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, "use a more rigorous evaluation of the scientific literature than was used previously," Chan told Reuters Health by email. "The range of recommended hours of sleep for each age grouping is wider than before," but the guideline still stresses that children and teenagers "need substantial amounts of sleep."
For optimal health, children and teens should get the following hours of sleep (per 24 hours) on a regular basis:
- Infants four months to one year of age: 12-16 hours, including naps;
- Children one to two years old: 11-14 hours, including naps;
- Children three to five years old: 10-13 hours, including naps;
- Children six to 12 years old: 9-12 hours;
- Teenagers 13-18 years old: 8-10 hours.
"Insomnia, which affects up to one in four adolescents and one in three preschoolers, is associated with "poor school performance, increased mood and health problems and risk of self-harm and suicidal ideation," said Chan. It's also associated with increased risk of developing a new medical problem and starting the use of a new psychiatric medication."
Perhaps now, we might have one answer to the question as to why so many of our children have hyperactive syndrome, have cognitive deficits and have been put on so many behavior-modifying and psychotrophic drugs!
Please, pass this information along to anyone you know who is parenting children. Also, know that there is help for children (and adults) with sleep deprivation problems...Dr. Thomas and I have helped many with sleep issues.
Dr. Esther & Dr. Thomas
fixdhealthcare.com, corehealing360.com
Monday, June 13, 2016
Are You Still Tired After a Full Night's Sleep?
Study after study have shown that we are a sleep-deprived nation. Very few of us get 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Even fewer of us awaken refreshed and ready to face whatever the day holds in store for us. We literally spend billions of dollars a year as a nation on both OTC and prescription sleep aids--and, still we are exhausted. Why?
There are different types of sleep interruption: the inability to fall asleep, the inability to stay asleep, the inability to get back to sleep after awakening during the night and awakening from a full night's sleep, tired or exhausted.
The causes for sleep interruption are varied and many: stress at home and at work, emotional stress from family responsibilities, poor diet, poor bedtime environment (TV and electronic devices in the bedroom), poor time management (getting to bed too late or at different times) and the like. However, I have found that those who awaken unrefreshed and tired do so for none of the above-mentioned reasons.
The "restless" sleep that causes morning exhaustion, in my experience with patients suffering with this, is as a result of physiological imbalances and not a cause in and of itself. While there are formulations that help with every type of sleep problem, these are not very effective in alleviating the poor quality of sleep sufferer.
I'm working with a middle-aged woman right now who used to suffer from sleep exhaustion for years. After identifying the physiological sources of the imbalances, I can happily say that she reports having "excellent" sleep every night and that she awakens "refreshed" every morning. Did her work/home stress levels decrease? Did her extended family responsibilities change? Did she change her bedtime environment or schedule? The answer to all the above is, "No."
Anyone suffering from lack of energy or exhaustion in the morning? Would you like to feel "normal" and energetic, again? I'm here to help.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
There are different types of sleep interruption: the inability to fall asleep, the inability to stay asleep, the inability to get back to sleep after awakening during the night and awakening from a full night's sleep, tired or exhausted.
The causes for sleep interruption are varied and many: stress at home and at work, emotional stress from family responsibilities, poor diet, poor bedtime environment (TV and electronic devices in the bedroom), poor time management (getting to bed too late or at different times) and the like. However, I have found that those who awaken unrefreshed and tired do so for none of the above-mentioned reasons.
The "restless" sleep that causes morning exhaustion, in my experience with patients suffering with this, is as a result of physiological imbalances and not a cause in and of itself. While there are formulations that help with every type of sleep problem, these are not very effective in alleviating the poor quality of sleep sufferer.
I'm working with a middle-aged woman right now who used to suffer from sleep exhaustion for years. After identifying the physiological sources of the imbalances, I can happily say that she reports having "excellent" sleep every night and that she awakens "refreshed" every morning. Did her work/home stress levels decrease? Did her extended family responsibilities change? Did she change her bedtime environment or schedule? The answer to all the above is, "No."
Anyone suffering from lack of energy or exhaustion in the morning? Would you like to feel "normal" and energetic, again? I'm here to help.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
Friday, June 10, 2016
So, You Think You Don't Need Much Sleep....
Many have told me that they simply don't need very many hours of sleep a night and downplay the studies that contradict that belief. Now, a small study published in the journal, Hypertension, and conducted at the University of Chicago sleep lab, indicates serious problems for shift workers and those who get no more than 5 hours of sleep a night.
Twenty-six healthy young adults (definitely not representative of the majority of this country) were assigned one week of shortened sleep. Half slept during normal nighttime hours and half slept during the day, representing shift workers routine. The following were measured: blood pressure, norepinephrine levels (stress hormone), heart rate during the day and heart rate variability (the variability of beat-to-beat intervals which is an indicator for cardiovascular disease).
The result? Everyone showed an increased heart rate during the day, increased amounts of norepinephrine and less heart rate variability at night. The most significant concern was changes seen in slow-wave sleep, normally the most restorative phase of sleep...both groups heart rate and blood pressure didn't decrease. And, this was after only one week!
Think about both teenagers and young adults who typically get very little sleep. These types of physiological changes can very well lead to depression, anxiety, obesity, heart disease and cognitive problems.
There are many things that can be done to improve sleep:
changing of the sleep environment, better time management, an understanding of the consequences of sleep deprivation and very safe and effective sleep formulations.
I can help with whole food, organic sleep formulations...they really do work!
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
Twenty-six healthy young adults (definitely not representative of the majority of this country) were assigned one week of shortened sleep. Half slept during normal nighttime hours and half slept during the day, representing shift workers routine. The following were measured: blood pressure, norepinephrine levels (stress hormone), heart rate during the day and heart rate variability (the variability of beat-to-beat intervals which is an indicator for cardiovascular disease).
The result? Everyone showed an increased heart rate during the day, increased amounts of norepinephrine and less heart rate variability at night. The most significant concern was changes seen in slow-wave sleep, normally the most restorative phase of sleep...both groups heart rate and blood pressure didn't decrease. And, this was after only one week!
Think about both teenagers and young adults who typically get very little sleep. These types of physiological changes can very well lead to depression, anxiety, obesity, heart disease and cognitive problems.
There are many things that can be done to improve sleep:
changing of the sleep environment, better time management, an understanding of the consequences of sleep deprivation and very safe and effective sleep formulations.
I can help with whole food, organic sleep formulations...they really do work!
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Dieting vs. Healthy Lifestyle
I have written on this topic before, referencing the best book (imo) on this subject: Health at Every Size by Jane Bacon, Ph.D. However, now "traditional" medical research has finally caught up with the truth that there is no evidence that weight loss alone improves health!
The medical profession's (and the pharmaceutical industry's) unrelenting drum beating about losing weight takes zero consideration of the type, quality and source of food that the dieter is consuming. We've all been barraged by numerous weight loss fad diets, pills and food delivery systems, daily. We've been told that if you have diabetes, weight loss is central to avoiding heart disease. Well, it appears that both studies by AHEAD ( Action for Health in Diabetes) and the results of a 19-year study in Denmark have come to the same conclusion: Weight loss had no effect on deaths among diabetic patients.
Dieting is about the only recommendation by doctors for diabetics (not to mention the questionable medications for Type 2 diabetes when healthy lifestyle usually reverses the diabetes) because they are short-term successful even though long-term weak and frequently damaging (due to the affects of yo-yo dieting). People frequently become healthier, in the beginning, when dieting, usually because they improve their lifestyle (exercising, eating more nutrient-dense foods and cutting out the junk foods), but the focus of the doctors and patients is on dieting and not lifestyle.
Research has shown time and time again that our lifestyle habits are much more important than weight loss. Unfortunately, because the focus is weight loss instead of life-changing habits, people tire of "willpower-centered" deprivation eating, regain most of the weight (if not more) and go back to their old eating and lifestyle habits. Thus the "I've-tried-every-diet-and-they-don't-work-for-me," merry-go-round continues.
What truly matters is a combination of daily exercise (walking is terrific), drinking lots of water (no sugary or sugar-substitute drinks), cutting out smoking, getting a minimum of 8 hours of sleep a night and eating fresh, in-season vegetables and fruits, good fats (coconut, avocado, sunflower, olive oils) and high-quality proteins (no fast foods).
Did you know that deaths from obesity account for 2-3% of deaths in the U.S. but low fitness is estimated to be responsible for 16-17% of deaths? Smoking, high blood pressure, low income and loneliness are better predictors of early death than obesity, when considered individually.
Get up, get out and start moving; stop eating the "great American diet" and you'll live a stronger and healthier life.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
The medical profession's (and the pharmaceutical industry's) unrelenting drum beating about losing weight takes zero consideration of the type, quality and source of food that the dieter is consuming. We've all been barraged by numerous weight loss fad diets, pills and food delivery systems, daily. We've been told that if you have diabetes, weight loss is central to avoiding heart disease. Well, it appears that both studies by AHEAD ( Action for Health in Diabetes) and the results of a 19-year study in Denmark have come to the same conclusion: Weight loss had no effect on deaths among diabetic patients.
Dieting is about the only recommendation by doctors for diabetics (not to mention the questionable medications for Type 2 diabetes when healthy lifestyle usually reverses the diabetes) because they are short-term successful even though long-term weak and frequently damaging (due to the affects of yo-yo dieting). People frequently become healthier, in the beginning, when dieting, usually because they improve their lifestyle (exercising, eating more nutrient-dense foods and cutting out the junk foods), but the focus of the doctors and patients is on dieting and not lifestyle.
Research has shown time and time again that our lifestyle habits are much more important than weight loss. Unfortunately, because the focus is weight loss instead of life-changing habits, people tire of "willpower-centered" deprivation eating, regain most of the weight (if not more) and go back to their old eating and lifestyle habits. Thus the "I've-tried-every-diet-and-they-don't-work-for-me," merry-go-round continues.
What truly matters is a combination of daily exercise (walking is terrific), drinking lots of water (no sugary or sugar-substitute drinks), cutting out smoking, getting a minimum of 8 hours of sleep a night and eating fresh, in-season vegetables and fruits, good fats (coconut, avocado, sunflower, olive oils) and high-quality proteins (no fast foods).
Did you know that deaths from obesity account for 2-3% of deaths in the U.S. but low fitness is estimated to be responsible for 16-17% of deaths? Smoking, high blood pressure, low income and loneliness are better predictors of early death than obesity, when considered individually.
Get up, get out and start moving; stop eating the "great American diet" and you'll live a stronger and healthier life.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
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