We know that there is an obesity epidemic in this country, We also know that obesity does not discriminate. It occurs in men, women and children of all ages. Nevertheless, here are some numbers to think about.
Almost 10% of American women are now in the highest category of obesity.
What does that mean? Well for example a woman 5'4" tall would weigh more than 233 pounds if she were in this category!
What about the remainder of women?
Well the bad news is that overall 40% of all women are obese! This means that they have a body mass index of 30 or higher.
We ask why this is happening in a country that has some of the finest medical care in the world
What do you think?
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Monday, September 5, 2016
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Preventing Age Related Macular Degeneration
This is such an important topic that we are posting information that we presented in earlier posts. This information may help preserve your vision.
Age related macular degeneration affects an estimated 30 million people worldwide at an estimated cause of $300 billion dollars. The cause of this problem has been debated for years without total agreement. Currently our understanding is that a number of factors are involved. First of all there is a genetic predisposition to develop macular degeneration. If someone in your immediate family has macular degeneration, your risk for developing it is about 70%. This is a higher rate of genetic predisposition than many other diseases.
Secondly, oxidative stress is a contributing factor. We have written extensively about oxidative stress in our book Live Longer Live Healthier. The retina is an organ that consumes large amounts of oxygen, a feature that makes it especially vulnerable to damage from free radicals that are produced as a by product of the cellular metabolism. To learn more about how free radicals are generated by your own body read the chapter on this subject in our book.
The third factor that contributes to the development of macular degeneration is environmental. Smoking is definitely a major causative factor. A poor diet is another. As we get older our metabolism tends to slow down and for most people less food is consumed. The aging body also has a reduced ability to absorb micronutrients from the gut contributing to nutrient deficiencies.
This problem is so severe that an estimated 5 to 10 % of adults over the age of 65 are clinically malnourished. In another study it was found that 35% of patients in long term facilities were considered to be malnourished despite having access to proper nutrition. Furthermore a comprehensive nutritional survey in 2009 found that in patients over the age of 50, almost 50% did not meet their recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin C and 90% did not meet the RDA for betacarotene, lutein or zeaxanthin.
A large study on nutrition and macular degeneration performed in Rotterdam concluded that a healthy diet rich in green leafy vegetables and fish was sufficient to prevent or delay the onset of macular degeneration. Unfortunately most older adults do not eat enough of the foods necessary to meet these criteria; therefore there is the need to supplement with the necessary micronutrients.
Secondly, oxidative stress is a contributing factor. We have written extensively about oxidative stress in our book Live Longer Live Healthier. The retina is an organ that consumes large amounts of oxygen, a feature that makes it especially vulnerable to damage from free radicals that are produced as a by product of the cellular metabolism. To learn more about how free radicals are generated by your own body read the chapter on this subject in our book.
The third factor that contributes to the development of macular degeneration is environmental. Smoking is definitely a major causative factor. A poor diet is another. As we get older our metabolism tends to slow down and for most people less food is consumed. The aging body also has a reduced ability to absorb micronutrients from the gut contributing to nutrient deficiencies.
This problem is so severe that an estimated 5 to 10 % of adults over the age of 65 are clinically malnourished. In another study it was found that 35% of patients in long term facilities were considered to be malnourished despite having access to proper nutrition. Furthermore a comprehensive nutritional survey in 2009 found that in patients over the age of 50, almost 50% did not meet their recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin C and 90% did not meet the RDA for betacarotene, lutein or zeaxanthin.
A large study on nutrition and macular degeneration performed in Rotterdam concluded that a healthy diet rich in green leafy vegetables and fish was sufficient to prevent or delay the onset of macular degeneration. Unfortunately most older adults do not eat enough of the foods necessary to meet these criteria; therefore there is the need to supplement with the necessary micronutrients.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Lose Weight And Improve Your Health By Eating Pulses
As Bernie Sanders would say this is "huge". The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations haas declared 2016 as the International Year of the Pulses The aim of this campaign is to increase awareness of the nutritional value of Pulses as part of our diet,
So what are Pulses. They are the seeds of plants in the legume family and include beans, lentils, chickpeas and dry beans. They are rich in protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins as well as phytochemicals. Studies have linked regular consumption of these foods to improved blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and better blood sugar control
Pulses are a nutritional bargain because they pack so much nutrition and so few calories in a small package. They are a financial bargain because they are relatively inexpensive. If you are one of those who will just not eat beans of any kind, you should reconsider and give one of the pulses another try.
So what are Pulses. They are the seeds of plants in the legume family and include beans, lentils, chickpeas and dry beans. They are rich in protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins as well as phytochemicals. Studies have linked regular consumption of these foods to improved blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and better blood sugar control
Pulses are a nutritional bargain because they pack so much nutrition and so few calories in a small package. They are a financial bargain because they are relatively inexpensive. If you are one of those who will just not eat beans of any kind, you should reconsider and give one of the pulses another try.
Get more information in our book Live Longer Live Healthier
or visit our website at trienergetics.net
Saturday, August 27, 2016
A Look At Statin Drugs
Do you take a stain drug? Many of us do. The good news is that statins have dramatically lowered the incidence of deaths from coronary artery disease. The bad news is that side effects from the statins are not uncommon and some of the side effects can be serious.
A recent study on statins from Harvard showed that nearly 20% of the 108,000 people studied reported adverse effects, most often muscle pain Less common complaints included fatigue and memory problems. During the eight year period of the study about 50% of those included discontinued the drugs, at least temporarily.
Our advice to you is that if you are taking a statin and have muscle weakness, pain or tenderness call your doctor and report this immediately. If the statin is the cause, the symptoms should go away within days or weeks. after the drug is stopped. If you continue with the statin in spite of the symptoms the damage could progress and lead to serious complications. There are other potential problems related to the use of statins. They will be discussed in the next blog.
A recent study on statins from Harvard showed that nearly 20% of the 108,000 people studied reported adverse effects, most often muscle pain Less common complaints included fatigue and memory problems. During the eight year period of the study about 50% of those included discontinued the drugs, at least temporarily.Our advice to you is that if you are taking a statin and have muscle weakness, pain or tenderness call your doctor and report this immediately. If the statin is the cause, the symptoms should go away within days or weeks. after the drug is stopped. If you continue with the statin in spite of the symptoms the damage could progress and lead to serious complications. There are other potential problems related to the use of statins. They will be discussed in the next blog.
Get more information in our book Live Longer Live Healthier
or visit our website at trienergetics.net
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Resistance Starches May Help You Lose Weight And Burn Fat
There is a new food type that might drastically change the way we eat. This new food type is not exactly new because all of the foods in this classification are starches.
So that is old hat; however, these are a special kind of starch called resistance starch. {RS). They were given this name because they, unlike regular starches, resist digestion.
According to the new breed of nutrition scientists these RS carbs help us lose weight.They also help burn fat. This sounds like wishful thinking, but apparently there is sound science verifying these claims.
The unusual aspect of the RS starches is that they look like a starch but act more like a fiber. For that reason they pass through your stomach and small intestine without being digested.
Let me know if you are interested in learning more about this unusual food group.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Another Suggestion For Living Longer
Here is one of the latest and best health tips. It seems that people who eat more whole grains tend to live longer that those who do not. This conclusion was reached by the analysis of studies involving 786,ooo people published in the journal Circulation.
Each daily serving (about one slice of whole wheat bread} was associated with a 7% decline in death rate. People who ate three servings a day had a 20% lower cause of death
We do not have an explanation for the power of whole grains. It may be that those who ate the whole grains followed a healthier lifestyle in general. Never the less, incorporating more whole grains into our diets would be a minor but important change.
Each daily serving (about one slice of whole wheat bread} was associated with a 7% decline in death rate. People who ate three servings a day had a 20% lower cause of death
We do not have an explanation for the power of whole grains. It may be that those who ate the whole grains followed a healthier lifestyle in general. Never the less, incorporating more whole grains into our diets would be a minor but important change.
Get more information in our book Live Longer Live Healthier
or visit our website at trienergetics.net
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Four Health Tips To Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer
A large study published in JAMA Oncology concluded that 1/4 to 1/3 of all cancer cases and nearly half of all cancer deaths could be avoided if better lifestyle goals were followed. These goals are:
1) Do not smoke
2) Maintain a healthy weight
3) Limit alcohol
4) Exercise moderately at least 150 minutes a week or vigorously for at least 75 minutes a week
It was also found that people who are most physically active are at reduced risk for half of 26 major types of cancer. This may be new news to some, but we sounded the alarm and had the same suggestions in our first book TriEnergetics. Look for yourself and get more tips for a healthy lifestyle.
Get more information in our book Live Longer Live Healthier
or visit our website at trienergetics.net
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