According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, those who are drinking diet soda on a daily basis are 48% more likely to DIE from a stroke or heart attack. Diet soda also increases the risk for Kidney disease.
If that weren't enough, artificial sweeteners cause us to crave and consume more sugar, which is directly linked to weight gain and diabetes.
"Healthy waters" are not a good substitution for diet soda, either. They also contain artificial sweeteners, which we know destroy our very important gut bacteria.
You don't drink or eat anything containing artificial sweeteners, so you're safe, right? Wrong. If your source of drinking water is from a municipality, you're ingesting artificial sweeteners because they are impossible to remove from the waste water system! The only defense against this is to continuously replenish your good gut bugs...something that takes a dietary overhaul to accomplish.
Please refer to my earlier blogs, written between April 5 and May 26, 2017, to see how to change your diet.
Dr. Esther
www.fixdhealthcare.com
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Alzheimer's & Exercise
According to a recent meta-study involving the analysis of more than 150 studies, researchers have concluded beyond a doubt that older people who exercise regularly have a significantly lower risk of developing the progressive brain disorder than those who are inactive.
Kathleen Martin Ginis, the lead author of the study, reports: "After evaluating all the research available, our panel agrees that physical activity is a practical, economical and accessible intervention for both the prevention and management of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias."
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't heeding the advice of the importance of regular exercise. The number of people dying from this disease has soared 55% over the past 15 years, according to a new report issued by the CDC. Alzheimer's disease is now claiming almost 94,000 lives each year and the numbers are only increasing. It currently affects 5.5 million Americans. The CDC projects by 2050, some 13.8 million people age 65 and older will be diagnosed with this debilitating disorder.
Proper diet and exercise have been shown to be very effective in both the preventative and management of this disease. One of the problems I continue to see is people's idea of a good diet. When it comes to brain health, most people have little idea of what foods are truly nourishing.
Dr. Esther
http://www.fixdhealthcare.com
Kathleen Martin Ginis, the lead author of the study, reports: "After evaluating all the research available, our panel agrees that physical activity is a practical, economical and accessible intervention for both the prevention and management of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias."
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't heeding the advice of the importance of regular exercise. The number of people dying from this disease has soared 55% over the past 15 years, according to a new report issued by the CDC. Alzheimer's disease is now claiming almost 94,000 lives each year and the numbers are only increasing. It currently affects 5.5 million Americans. The CDC projects by 2050, some 13.8 million people age 65 and older will be diagnosed with this debilitating disorder.
Proper diet and exercise have been shown to be very effective in both the preventative and management of this disease. One of the problems I continue to see is people's idea of a good diet. When it comes to brain health, most people have little idea of what foods are truly nourishing.
Dr. Esther
http://www.fixdhealthcare.com
Friday, June 9, 2017
One Little Drink Won't Hurt, Right?
Wrong, according to scientists at the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund. They found evidence that as little as one small alcoholic drink a day could SIGNIFICANTLY increase a woman's risk for breast cancer.
Data from 119 previous studies, involving 12 million women and 260,00 cases of breast cancer, were analyzed. The findings involved both pre- and post-menopausal women.
Pre-menopausal women who drink an average of 10 grams of alcohol a day--equal to a small glass of wine (3-4 ounces) or an 8 ounce beer-- have a 5% greater risk for breast cancer.
Post-menopausal women's risk increases to 9%.
These figures don't even take into account women who are at greater genetic or environmental risk for developing breast cancer.
Alcohol can trigger DNA mutations and raise estrogen levels, two factors that have been linked to an increased risk for developing cancer.
The study sees no "safe" level of alcohol consumption in terms of developing breast cancer. The lead author of the study, Anne McTiernan, says, "If a woman is drinking, it would be better if she kept it to a lower amount."
Dr. Esther
www.fixdhealthcare.com
Data from 119 previous studies, involving 12 million women and 260,00 cases of breast cancer, were analyzed. The findings involved both pre- and post-menopausal women.
Pre-menopausal women who drink an average of 10 grams of alcohol a day--equal to a small glass of wine (3-4 ounces) or an 8 ounce beer-- have a 5% greater risk for breast cancer.
Post-menopausal women's risk increases to 9%.
These figures don't even take into account women who are at greater genetic or environmental risk for developing breast cancer.
Alcohol can trigger DNA mutations and raise estrogen levels, two factors that have been linked to an increased risk for developing cancer.
The study sees no "safe" level of alcohol consumption in terms of developing breast cancer. The lead author of the study, Anne McTiernan, says, "If a woman is drinking, it would be better if she kept it to a lower amount."
Dr. Esther
www.fixdhealthcare.com
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Warning: New Disease from Tick Bites
A rare (so far) and new disease has been affecting people who live or vacation in wooded areas. It's a transmitted virus called, "Powassan."
The problem is two-fold. It's a virus and it is directly and immediately transferred to humans by a tick bite in a matter of minutes. It is highly dangerous as it is potentially fatal and can cause permanent brain damage.
The symptoms present as fever, headache, vomiting, weakness, confusion, seizures and memory loss. The cases prove fatal in 10-15% of the cases. The most susceptible are the immunosuppressed or those who have previously contracted tick-borne illnesses such as West Nile, Dengue and Lyme disease.
The problem with this disease is that, like all viruses, it can mutate into even more significant diseases. Please, be careful when traveling in wooded areas as ticks can hide in both grasses and trees.
Dr. Esther
www.fixdhealthcare.com
The problem is two-fold. It's a virus and it is directly and immediately transferred to humans by a tick bite in a matter of minutes. It is highly dangerous as it is potentially fatal and can cause permanent brain damage.
The symptoms present as fever, headache, vomiting, weakness, confusion, seizures and memory loss. The cases prove fatal in 10-15% of the cases. The most susceptible are the immunosuppressed or those who have previously contracted tick-borne illnesses such as West Nile, Dengue and Lyme disease.
The problem with this disease is that, like all viruses, it can mutate into even more significant diseases. Please, be careful when traveling in wooded areas as ticks can hide in both grasses and trees.
Dr. Esther
www.fixdhealthcare.com
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