If a simple and inexpensive way to make you live longer existed, would you use it?
What’s that? Easy question, you say? Well, let’s tackle an even easier one first and see if your answer is still the same. Here’s the easier question: What if there was a way for you to eliminate the #1 cause of preventable death in the United States and save money at the same time? Would you do that? Of course you would… who wouldn’t? Evidently, a whole heck of a lot of people would NOT!
Here’s the scoop: Harvard researchers just published the results of a study, “The
Preventable Causes of Death in the United States: Comparative Risk Assessment of Dietary, Lifestyle, and Metabolic Risk Factors.” They listed the top causes of preventable death and how many people they estimate die each year from each risk factor.
The number one is tobacco smoking, killing 436,000-500,000 each year. Simply not smoking would eliminate the leading cause of preventable death from your life – AND save you quite a bit of money. Yet millions still smoke.
The study also found an Omega-3 deficiency causes between 72,000-96,000 deaths every year. This is very similar to the deaths caused by high trans fat intake (between 63,000-97,000). One researcher mentioned it is hard to nail down a more exact number of deaths because, “chronic diseases and associated deaths are multi-factorial. As far as diet goes, is it the lack of fruits and veggies or the excess animal and processed foods that is the culprit? It’s hard to say.” It was also noted that more research is needed to fully understand why Omega- 3 is so effective in establishing a dietary reference intake (DRI). Researchers added that until requirements are established, “Americans are likely to continue to fall short of their Omego-3 intake.” At least, according to this study, sounds like both increasing Omega-3 and decreasing trans fat intake may be a good idea.
So what were some of the other results of the study? Here they are…
1. Smoking Tobacco: 436,000 to 500,000 deaths
2. High blood Pressure: 372,000 to 414,000 deaths
3. Obesity: 188,000 to 237,000 deaths
4. Physical Inactivity: 164,000 to 222,000 deaths
5. High Blood Glucose: 163,000 to 217,000 deaths
6. High LDL Cholesterol: 94,000 to 124,000 deaths
7. High Salt Intake: 97,000 to 107,000 deaths
Other risk factors included: alcohol use, low polyunsaturated fatty acids, and low intake of fruits and vegetables.
So, what are you probably eating that could be contributing to the SECOND cause of preventable death which is high blood pressure? According to that study, high blood pressure kills between 372,000-414,000 every year. And listen to this… On September 23, 2009, according to Reuters, a recently released study found a diet high in a form of sugar found in sweetened soft drinks and junk food raises blood pressure among men. Reuters reports, the study “provided the first evidence that fructose helps raise blood pressure.” The study “suggested that people who consume sweetened soft drinks at night could gain weight faster than those who don’t.” From Reuters: “These results suggest that excessive fructose intake may have a role in the worldwide epidemic of obesity and diabetes,” said Dr. Richard Johnson of the University of Colorado-Denver, who studied the link between blood pressure and men.
Fructose is about 50% of the make-up of table sugar and the high fructose corn syrup popular in many foods. The American Heart Association currently says women should eat no more than 100 calories of added processed sugar per day, or six teaspoons (25 grams), while most men should keep it to just 150 calories or nine teaspoons (37.5 grams). On average, Americans consume 22 teaspoons (90 grams) or 355 calories of added sugar each day. Maybe it’s time Americans started seriously cutting back just a little… don’t you think?
Harvard University Researchers: Deficiency Of This Nutrient Is Responsible For 72,000-96,000 Preventable Deaths Per Year
January 20th, 201010 Websites To Help You Lose Weight, Be Healthier And Feel Wonderful In 2010
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Is The Secret To Living Longer And Feeling Better Really As Easy As This?
December 17th, 2009 What should you start doing RIGHT NOW and NEVER STOP to possibly add years to your life? A new study in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise suggests people who stay even moderately fit as they age may live longer than those who do not.
According to an August 21, 2009 Reuters’ article, “Our findings suggest that sedentary lifestyle, rather than differences in cardiovascular risk factors or age, may explain (the) two-fold higher mortality rates in the least-fit versus slightly more fit healthy individuals,” lead researcher, Dr. Sandra Mandic of the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, noted in an email to Reuters Health. She pointed out that nearly two-thirds of the least-fit study participants were not getting the minimum recommended amount of exercise — at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, like brisk walking, on five or more days a week. “These results emphasize the importance of improving and maintaining high fitness levels by engaging in regular physical activity,” Mandic said, “particularly in poorly fit individuals.”
And here’s something of MAJOR importance!!!! The study showed a history of exercise was not a factor. In other words, it doesn’t matter if you used to be in shape. What matters is RECENT activity. This helps explain why a professional athlete, who was in phenomenal shape for years, can die young from heart disease. The study suggests you only get protection from RECENT physical activity.
This may be disheartening for many since so many people look at “exercise programs” and “diet,” as temporary things… doing them just long enough to get in the desired shape or lose a certain amount of weight.
This approach will NOT make you healthy. What will help make you healthy and possibly live longer is making the commitment to change your lifestyle. Committing to eating right and exercising FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
That’s why it is also important to commit to getting and keeping your spine and working properly
with proper Chiropractic care, keeping your heart healthy with exercise, and much more. If you stop exercising, you lose the positive effects. If you stop brushing your teeth, you lose the positive effect. And, if you neglect your spine, chances are, you will eventually end up in rough shape again. Staying healthy and living longer is in YOUR hands. To get free spine and health evaluation, call 619-858-0336 or visit www.TitanTherapy.com for more info.
Can Simple Health Tips Solve Healthcare Reform?
November 9th, 2009As you know by now… there is a
MASSIVE and HEATED debate going on in the U.S. over healthcare reform. Costs have been spiraling
out of control for quite some time – and most agree that something must be done. But that’s where the
agreement ends. A very common argument is that everyone should be covered and have access to the
healthcare system for “free. ” This is a misnomer… because we all know there is no such thing as “free. ”
Someone has to pay for it. And with a price tag estimated at well over $1 TRILLION… someone must pay
dearly. But, what if the biggest problem with our healthcare system is NOT the amount of people covered? What if it
was something else altogether? Sound crazy? Hear me out…For example – the medical system in the United States is
exceptionally good at emergency and crisis care. If you have a heart attack… our system is amazing at saving your
life. The same is true if you are in a car accident and many other emergencies. But… there is a big difference
between emergency crisis care and prevention and wellness care. And, our medical system falls extremely short when
it comes to prevention and wellness. Many doctors agree and research shows, that many, if not most conditions, can
be prevented with lifestyle changes. Yet, the practice of medicine is NOT about prevention. It is about treatment once
you are injured or sick. And that’s where the root of the REAL healthcare crisis lies…EVERYONE Taking Personal
Responsibility For Their Health! You see, the solution is not getting everyone covered by a system that waits until
you are sick and administers expensive treatments. That is the problem! The solution is what Chiropractors and other
alternative healthcare professionals have been teaching for over 100 years…Doing What Is Necessary To Keep
Yourself From Getting Sick In The First Place!!! Chiropractic founders had a theory of “dis-ease. ” And dis-ease
is very different from modern medicine’s disease. In a nutshell, dis-ease is when your body is not functioning
properly… but you do not have any noticeable signs and symptoms. You can also be in a state of dis-ease and not
have anything show up on medical examinations or tests. Here’s a great example: Heart disease starts years and
years before you have a heart attack. In the very beginning, it is undetectable to doctors’ tests. This is the dis-ease
stage. As time goes on… it progresses to the stage where doctors can detect indicators and/or risk factors of heart
disease such as high LDL cholesterol etc. As time goes on – and the heart disease gets worse – you get a physical
symptom: chest tightness, pain, shortness of breath, altered sensation in your left arm, etc. This is called a heart
attack. Now, what makes more sense: Making the appropriate lifestyle changes when you are in the dis-ease state and
never having a heart attack… or… waiting until your cholesterol is high and taking drugs (that may or may not work
and have side effects)… or… waiting for the heart attack? Which approach would be more cost-effective? Heart
disease is the number one killer in the United States. Open-heart surgery and drug treatments are extremely
expensive. Can you imagine the savings if just 50% of Americans made simple lifestyle modifications – like eating
right and exercising – and drastically reduced the need for drugs and surgery as crisis care? That is the REAL issue.
Unless you have a genetic problem… most REAL healthcare is already very inexpensive. It’s called prevention and
wellness. And that’s the best insurance you can ever have.
Did you know?…
November 9th, 2009Seafood is the best natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Regularly eating small amounts of
Omega-3 fatty acids has a beneficial effect by reducing blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease. Seafood is
good for ALL of you. The role of proteins, minerals, vitamins and Omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood:
• Brain - Reduces the risk of a stroke; may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease; may reduce the incidence of depression;
aids in infant neurodevelopment and the building of brain tissue. • Digestion - May help relieve symptoms of ulcerative
colitis and Crohn’s disease. • Eyes - Contributes to vision development; contributes to nerve growth in the retina; may
reduce symptoms of dry eye syndrome. • Heart - Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease; decreases blood pressure
slightly; decreases risk of heart arrhythmias; decreases heart triglyceride levels; improves circulation;
increases HDL (good) Cholesterol. • Joints - May help relieve symptoms and inflammation caused by rheumatoid
arthritis. • Lungs - May help reduce symptoms of asthma and bronchitis and reduce the risk for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. • Muscles - Helps build muscles and tissue. • Skin - May help relieve symptoms of psoriasis and
eczema; may also ease the effect of aging and sun damage.
Can Chocolate Slash High Blood Pressure? Plus: Sun Beds Elevated to Top Cancer Risk Level by WHO… and more…
November 6th, 2009Who doesn’t like Chocolate? According to a new study on rats in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, consumption of a commercially available cocoa powder enriched in flavonoids may decrease blood pressure and boost heart health.
Rats fed 300 milligrams per kilogram of body weight experienced a reduction in blood pressure similar to a 50 mg/kg dose of Captopril, a well-known pharmaceutical anti-hypertensive.
“This is important because this drug is known to be a very effective anti-hypertensive treatment in clinical practice and spontaneously hypertensive rats represent nowadays the best experimental model for essential hypertension in humans,” wrote the researchers, led by Amaya Aleixandre from the Faculty of Medicine at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid.
The health benefits of chocolate have been noted in several studies over the last few years. Its positive health value is usually attributed to the fact that it is high in anti-oxidants.
Some quick facts: The study used Natraceutical’s CocoanOX cocoa powder and was funded by the company. This is not the first study to show health benefits from chocolate… and more long-term studies are needed.
Now for some bad news…
Sun Beds Have Been Elevated To A Top Cancer Risk By The World Health Organization!!! If you enjoy going to artificial tanning salons you are going to want to pay strict attention to this information.
According to a July 28, 2009 article posted on Breitbart.com: The International Agency for Research on Cancer announced in July that it had elevated sun beds, used by tens of millions of people for tanning, to its highest cancer risk category. “Classified in 1992 as a ‘probable’ cancer agent, research since then has left no doubt that soaking up UV rays at tanning salons significantly enhances the chances of developing the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) agency found.”
Here is a very strong statement made by one of the researchers about artificial tanning: “The use of sun beds is carcinogenic to humans. It causes melanoma of the skin, and melanoma of the eye,” said Vincent Cogliano, an IARC researcher who led the new assessment. “I cannot see any reason why a healthy person should use them.”
According to the study, published in the British medical journal The Lancet, the most lethal form of skin cancer – melanoma – increases by 75% percent when the use of artificial tanning devices starts before the age of 30.
Researchers said that they are not regulators and just present the facts as they find them. Public health agencies can use these facts to regulate as they see fit. The article said they are calling for “tighter regulations for the billion dollar tanning industry.”
Discover why most “New Year’s Resolution” exercise programs end up causing more pain, hardship and misery…and what YOU can do to make getting into shape simple, easy, and PAIN FREE!
November 4th, 2009“Your New Year’s Resolution To Finally Lose Weight and Get In Shape Can Leave You Crippled On The Floor And Lead To A Lifetime Of Pain And Misery - - Unless You Do This ONE THING First!…” These powerful words come from one of the leading experts on non-invasive spinal decompression therapy, Dr. Michael Pritsker, D.C.
Low back and neck pain from starting a new exercise program can be potentially debilitating and will strike thousands of Americans this year. As a result, many of them will suffer for the rest of their lives due to misinformation and inappropriate care! That’s the bad news. The GOOD NEWS is that you don’t have to continue suffering! A new FDA approved state of art technology called ABS spinal decompression along with a revolutionary 3 step spinal correction program offers hope for people looking for a non-surgical treatment for back pain.”
Dr. Pritsker is a powerful, entertaining interview. He is a doctor of chiropractic and a licensed personal trainer. He has been featured on various local news networks discussing his revolutionary program. He’ll tell your audience:
• What doctors don’t know about back pain that can leave you crippled!
• About the “Golden Rule of selecting the right personal trainer!
• How to end your pain and suffering right NOW, and FOREVER!
• How back pain can lead to weight gain!
If people would like to receive a free video entitled “Breakthrough For Back Pain”, they can call the toll free 24-hour recorded message at 1-888-867-4951.
Local Doctor Offers Help To The Sleepless During National Sleep Comfort Month
November 4th, 2009November is National Sleep Comfort Month. Dr. Michael Pritsker, D.C., is participating in this national event because he wants to help people who complain of pain, stiffness and discomfort before, during and after sleep.
Dr. Michael Pritsker, is offering a special Spine and Sleep Evaluation to determine if spinal dysfunction is causing pain, stiffness, discomfort, and/or preventing you from getting a good night’s rest. Dr. Michael Pritsker, is also offering advice on what kind of pillow to use, the best mattress to sleep on, what sleep positions to avoid, and what positions provide the best night’s sleep while protecting your neck and spine.
Dr. Michael Pritsker, offers a unique approach to help you stay healthy and get a great night’s sleep that does not rely on the use of pharmaceutical drugs. “We have achieved outstanding results for our patients who are part of a corrective care plan, which is a personalized treatment method for them that utilizes the body’s ability to self-heal,” says Dr. Pritsker.
Dr. Michael Pritsker, is also the author of the book “Breakthrough For Back Pain” and is part of a nationwide effort to help people get healthy without drugs. For further information, or to schedule your Spine and Sleep Evaluation, call Dr. Michael Pritsker at 619-858-0336.
San Diego Chiropractor Offers New Twist On Chiropractic Care
November 4th, 2009Chiropractic care isn’t just for back pain anymore. Many people are using chiropractic care to help boost their immune system during the flu season. The flu season begins in November and is at its height between December and March. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 1 out of every 5 Americans will get the flu this year. Are you prepared for the flu season?
Chiropractic care may be your answer to a clean bill of health this season. Dr. Michael Pritsker, D.C. can give your immune system a boost with a spinal adjustment at his office, University Chiropractic. A study shown in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research in 1997 showed chiropractic care to be effective in treating the flu. Over 2,800 individuals received regular chiropractic care and the result was an average 15% decrease in the incidence of colds and the flu.
“Regular chiropractic care is beneficial to many individuals. It has been proven time and time again to help the body function properly. Preventing the flu is just one of the benefits that my patients have seen.
If you would like to discover new ways to prevent the flu, stay health, or discover new technologies in eliminating back pain, visit www.BackCareCentral.com or request a free health video by calling the toll free 24 hour recorded message at 1-888-867-4951.
When It Comes To Chiropractic Care… You Are Not Alone
November 3rd, 2009 Many people find significant improvement in their neuromusculoskeletal function through the utilization of chiropractic services including many “famous” people who seek chiropractic care in order to:
1) get rid of pain;
2) improve function;
3) enhance their acting, musical skills, or sporting edge.
The following is an inspiring list of various celebrities and a comment about what chiropractic provides for them personally:
Mel Gibson uses chiropractic on a regular basis. On the cover of the June 22, 2000 edition of TV Guide Insider, is a picture of Mel Gibson dressed for his then upcoming movie “The Patriot”. In the story, they talk about how Mr. Gibson uses chiropractic on a regular basis. In the article he states, “I got a chiropractor to come along to the [Patriot] shoot, because they can actually stick you back together within 15 minutes. He used to come every other week, from Los Angeles to South Carolina - spend a week and work on the entire crew. All the stunt guys were like, Oh, fix my disc. He is putting their discs back in. The guy is amazing.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger is another fan and devote recipient of chiropractic care. Each year in Columbus, OH Arnold addresses a chiropractic fitness symposium held in conjunction with his “Arnold Classic”. At the event in February 2000, he made the following remarks,
“Chiropractic is about health and fitness. Chiropractic is about natural, preventive health care. What you are doing, and I have experienced this for the last 30 years myself on my own body, means that whenever I have a problem-or even if I don’t have a problem-and I go to a chiropractor, my problems are gone for a long time.”
Kevin Jonas, Sr.- Manager of Jonas Brothers states… “Chiropractic care promotes a healthy body, mind and lifestyle. I have found, with regular chiropractic care, our family stays healthier and sleeps better. We are more relaxed and stress is easily overcome.”
Barbara Bunkowsky - LPGA Tour Professional states… “I have found that chiropractic keeps me flexible and pain-free so that I can perform at my highest level. The benefits of chiropractic have improved my golf swing, putting less stress and strain on my body and allowing me to be a more productive golfer. I believe it also helps prevent other associated injuries that are very common on the LPGA tour.”
Dan O’Brien - 1996 Olympic Decathlon gold medalist said… “You obviously can’t compete at your fullest if you’re not in alignment. And your body can’t heal if your back is not in alignment. It was the holistic idea that I liked about chiropractic and tat is what track and field is about. Every track and field athlete that that I have ever met has seen a chiropractor at one time or another. In track and field, it is absolutely essential. Chiropractic care is one of the things I think that no one has denied or refuted.”
Madonna at 50 years old, even brought her personal Chiropractor along with her on her most recent tour to help her de-stress and prevent injuries. Prior to the tour she is quoted as saying, “It’s going to be very draining, and she needs him (her Chiropractor) around to aid in her recovery time after each show,” …an insider tells Life & Style says online gossip column In Case You Didn’t Know.
Sara Harding- Miss Fitness USA 2006 states, “Basically, I’ve always believed in chiropractic care. My parents introduced my brothers and myself to chiropractic care when we were very young and it’s been an instrumental part of my life. I believe that it allowed me to do gymnastics when I was very little and allowed me to stay in sports and lead a very active lifestyle. I think it’s natural to have aches and pains when you bend your body in directions it wasn’t necessarily meant to [be bent in], so it makes sense to go to a chiropractor to get my body back in alignment. Ever since I can remember, I’ve gone to a chiropractor. ”
Lance Armstrong - Seven Time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has received chiropractic care since January of 1999, helping him to keep his body together for the harsh demands of the Tour de France. After one Tour de France, Lance said that he could not have won without his chiropractor’s help.
Jerry Rice-3 Time Super Bowl Champion: “Chiropractic care has been instrumental in my life, both on and off the field, and I am excited to share this with the American public,” says Rice. “I have been blessed with a long and healthy career as a professional athlete, and as I move forward into the next stage of my life, chiropractic care will continue to be an important part of my game plan.”
Tiger Woods - “I’ve been going to chiropractors for as long as I can remember. It’s as important to my training as practicing my swing.”
Marla Maples Trump …has made her Chiropractic care a family priority. Her daughter gets adjusted and she has referred her husband, mother, chauffeur, nanny and personal assistant for care.
There has been a growing trend among athletes using chiropractic care. Approximately 31% of NFL teams have a chiropractor on staff and 39% of all Division I athletes said they use chiropractic either to get into top shape or to stay there. Many say chiropractic helps them to get into top physical shape without the use of drugs. Sean Atkins, PhD, Exercise Physiologist stated “I would estimate that in excess of 90% of all world-class athletes use chiropractic care to prevent injuries and to increase their performance potential.”
In a study conducted by the New Zealand School of Chiropractic, University of Auckland, New Zealand, reaction times were improved and shortened in volunteer subjects who received chiropractic care over those that did not. The group who received chiropractic adjustments showed a decrease in reaction time of 97 milliseconds representing a 14.8 percent quicker reaction time.
A recent internet article gave some interesting information on one of the world’s most famous faces. For years we’ve seen and heard in the news about the health challenges faced by Elizabeth Taylor. We’ve all seen photos of her in a wheel chair and heard about her battle with prescription drugs she had been taking for back pain. It was wonderful to read she had sought out the care of a chiropractor, with great results. She credits her chiropractor for her successful rehabilitation and recovery from back problems. Ms. Taylor is hardly the only celebrity to utilize chiropractic care to regain and maintain her health. Other chiropractic regulars include Warren Beatty, James Earl Jones, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jack Nicholson, Julie Andrews, Jane Seymour, and Mel Gibson.
Many Olympic athletes utilize chiropractic to maximize health and performance. Track and field stars Carl Lewis, Michael Johnson, and Edwin Moses, as well as, diver Greg Louganis, decathalon athlete Dan O’Brien, and swimmer Sheila Taormina are a few medalists who seek chiropractic care, sometimes immediately before their competitions to enhance performance–without drugs. Boxer Evander Holyfield was introduced to chiropractic during the 1983 Pan Am Games. He was quoted in 1988 as saying, “I have to have my adjustment before going into the ring”.
Olympic athletes are not the only athletes under chiropractic care. Professional basketball great, Wilt Chamberlain, baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs, and football heroes Joe Montana, Drew Pearson, and Fran Tarkenton use chiropractic. Fran Tarkenton joined Wade Boggs in claiming chiropractic has been useful in keeping him productive and prolonging his career. Boggs stated in 1998 that, “By getting an adjustment once a week…I feel I can sustain my career a lot longer.”
No one would claim celebrities have all the answers. However, it would seem that with all the options celebrity affords them, the fact they seek chiropractic care to meet their healthcare needs says something about the value of chiropractic for optimum health!
