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Fitness News Item:
A Pill to Prevent Postpartum? Health&Science, Time, p.20,
April 25, 2011
"Doctors already recommend that pregnant women take fish-oil supplements,
rich in omega-3 fatty acids, to boost their babies' cognitive and physical
development in the womb. It turns out these beneficial fats may also help
new moms fight postpartum depression."
Comment: this report adds to the growing list of supplements recommended by
doctors to treat a variety of conditions.
Low antioxidant system defenses* would be yet another that should be added
to the supplement list [always in combination with exercise and addditional
fruits and vegetables].
*monitored using the acclaimed BioPhotonic Scanner designed to measure these
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Cooking Light, April, 2010
10 Nutrition Myths
that shouldn't keep you from the foods you love!
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Added sugar is always bad for you -- OK to use for cooking
purposes
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Eating eggs raises your cholesterol levels
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All saturated fats raise blood cholesterol -- some do not
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The only heart-friendly alcohol is red wine -- beer, wine
and liquors all confer the same health benefits
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Adding salt to the pot adds sodium to the food -- adding
salt to boiling water may actually make vegetable more nutritious
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Fried foods are always too fatty -- healthy deep-fired food
can be fine
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The more fiber you eat, the better -- not all fibers are the
same
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You should always remove chicken skin before eating -- not
that many calories and fat is added. Let taste be the king
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Organic foods are more nutritious that conventional -- many
reasons to choose organic, but nutrition is not one of them
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Cooking olive oil destroys its health benefits -- too much
heat sacrifices nutrition for all oils
http://cookinglight.com
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Bottom Line Heath, March 2008 -
www.BottomLineSecrets.com
How's
Your Nutritional Health?General Assessment Quiz:
Do you:
Eat at least 2 cups of fruit each day?
Eat at least 2 1/2 cups of
vegetables each day?
Eat a total of at least 3 ounces of whole-grain bread,
cereal and/or rice each day?
Consume a total of 3 cups of calcium rich foods,
such as low-fat yogurt, cheese and/or milk each day?
Eat at least 5
ounces from the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts group each
day?
Balance any higher fat foods with lower fat foods?
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Food at schools wrong for students
Charleston Post and Courier newspaper, March 8, 2008, p. 8A
Nutritionist Dr. Ann Kulze advocates healthier diets in school lunch
programs.
Dr. Kulze reports that a pre-eminent pediatric childhood obesity
expert said the three most prominent drivers of the current childhood
obesity epidemic were: 1) TV, 2) schools (menus); and 3) fast foods.
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Rethinking BMI
www.Welcoa.org, Vol 7, Number 1 February, 2008.
Extract from issue "Helping Without Harming/ Kids, Eating, Weight and
Health":
The use of BMI to measure weight and related health status in adults
has become widespread largely due to the difficulty of accurately
measuring body fat in non-clinical environments. Unfortunately there are
significant problems with its use. The BMI is actually is not a good
predictor of total body fat in individuals. Furthermore; it does into
take into consideration any discrepancies in terms of gender, race, age
or ethnicity. The BMI also doesn't distinguish between fat and muscle
tissue, resulting in dramatically inaccurate conclusion about who is and
is not "overweight" and "obese."
The evidence against the validity of the BMI as a health indicator is
perhaps most damaging with respect to cardiovascular disease, where the
impact of weight on health has traditionally been considered to be the
strongest. A recent, large meta-analysis of the literature in the
British Medical Journal, Lancet, found the BMI to be a very poor
predictor of cardiovascular disease or total mortality. As one
cardiovascular researcher concluded in an accompanying editorial: "BMI
definitely be left aside as a clinical and epidemiological measure of
cardiovascular risk for both primary and secondary prevention."
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Power Walking
Washington, February 7, 2008.
Device on Knee Can Produce Electricity
"Call it the ultimate power walk. Researchers have developed a device
that generates electrical power from the swing of a walking person's
knee...."
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Happiness
On the January 29, 2008 edition of NBC Evening News, Brian Williams and
Dr. Nancy Schneiderman discussed a new health study that verified that
overall happiness for individuals around the world bottomed out in mid life.
She concluded by saying, "At 70, if physically fit, individuals feel as
happy as a 20 year old."
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Top 15 fitness trends for 2008
1. More educated and experienced fitness professionals.
2. Exercise programs to fight youth obesity.
3. Personal training.
4. Strength training.
5. Core training.
6. Special fitness programs for older adults.
7. Pilates.
8. Functional fitness.
9. Use of Swiss exercise ball.
10. Yoga.
11. Exercise and weight loss.
12. Indoor cycling (aka Spinning).
13. Sports-specific training.
14. Balance training.
15. Group personal training.
Source: American College of Sport Medicine’s survey of 1,858 ACSM-certified
personal trainers, fitness instructors and directors.
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Bottom Line Heath, January 2008 -
www.BottomLineSecrets.com
Heart Attack Prevention Update: Integrative therapies are the most
effective, but few doctors prescribe them. Don't settle for a traditional
cholesterol test. Do consider supplements (appropriately supervised by your
physician).
Aspirin update: New study from University of Kentucky documents that
low dosage (75 mg to 81 mg) is as effective as 325 mg -- with less risk of
gastrointestinal bleeding.
Male Urinary Problems: If experiencing urinary frequency, urgency
and/or nocturia that has not been relieved by prostate drugs alone, see a
urologist to determine whether a combination of prostate and bladder drugs
may help.
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"Health," The Post and Courier, July 4, 2007, p 7A.
Research from Germany has found that a small amount of
dark chocolate taken daily lowers blood pressure.
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According to the report conducted by University of Cologne, results were substantial enough to potentially reduce
cardiovascular disease risk.
According to the Associated Press news release, "The research involved
just 44 people aged 56-73, but the results echo other small studies of
cocoa-containing foods.
Cocoa contains flavanols, plant-based compounds
that are credited with giving red wine its heart-healthy
benefits."
Comment: I happened to find these on my own
snack shelf. Each serving is just the right daily dose.
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Fitness News Item:
The
7 Symptoms men should never ignore in the "Men's Health" article in the
June 17, 2007 edition of Parade Magazine should be read and
heeded by both men and women. Here are the symptoms:
- Chest Pain
- Shortness of breath
- Unintended weight loss.
- Blood in the urine or stool.
- Changes in urination.
- Leg Swelling
- Skin Lesions that don't go away.
The closing box reads: Don't lose the important men in you life by
allowing them to ignore critical warning signs of serious illness. Go to
http://tinyurl.com/2ozsld to
read the full article and send it to others.
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Bottom Line Heath, June and January 2007 -
www.BottomLineSecrets.com
The June issue's lead article is titled "The Amazing Healing
Power of Coffee." In short, the article records new research that
substantiates that the antioxidants in coffee fight heart disease, diabetes,
memory loss and more.
The January issue's article entitled "10 Surprising Ways to Stay Healthy
and Control Your Weight" included the recommendation to drink coffee instead
of soft drinks. Other tips included: spicing up morning eggs with red
pepper, consuming fiber early in the day, eating nuts and smelling
grapefruit.
Comment: slight changes in your daily routine can contribute a great deal to
improving your overall fitness. For example, another June article focused on
exercises that you can integrate into your daily activities. Functional
training is a form of exercise that strengthens the muscles we use in
everyday activities.
In our exercise program we recommend
windmills and butt pinches during the day to reduce stress. They are
functional training exercises.
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The
Live Longer, better, wiser feature article in the March 18, 2007 edition of Parade Magazine
was You can stop "normal" aging by Dr. Henry S. Lodge, member of the faculty
of Columbia Medical School and co-author of "Younger Next Year" (Workman)
You have to exercise or your replacement body cells will decay. All but a
few stem cells and those of your brain stay with you for life. All the rest
are in an endless cycle of renewal. You can choose to replace your new cells
with healthy growth or ones of decay. Exercise is the key.
For example, in three months you will have a new set of legs. You can
double the strength of those new legs in just three months, and double it
again in another 3 months.
Comment: I read the article and took it to my
office. Before I wrote this I took out my
Wellness Walking Machine and put it by my desk and did a 5 minute
exercise session.
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Bottom Line Heath, April 2007 -
www.BottomLineSecrets.com
So Much More Than a Foot Massage! The benefits of reflexology
are now being confirmed by scientific research
Bill Flocco, American Academy of Reflexology, reports that recent
scientific studies show that a number of common health problems can be
relieved through by applying pressure to "reflex points" located on the
feet, hands and ears.
These techniques and covered in the acclaimed text Reflexology
and
can be purchased at Amazon:
Note: we've added a reflexology foot massage to our exercise
program at the Yoga-Pilates tab.
My exercise partner, a MD anesthesiologist who spends a lot
of time on her feet in surgery, reports considerable reductions in tension
and stress through this massage technique.
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The Post and Courier, 7 March 2007
Study: Low-carb Atkins diet tops 3 other weight-loss plans.
It was reported that the "low-carb Atkins diet get high marks in one of the
biggest, longest head-to-head studies of popular weight-loss plans, beating
the Zone diet, the Ornish die and even federal guidelines." The study, under
the lead of Stanford University, shows that Adkins may be more healthful
than critics contend.
Comment: I started off my weight-loss program with Adkins and once I
got to the maintenance phase, moved to lower/healthier carbs and low fat.
Combined with regular exercise, the plan works and I can eat a full
complement of great foods. I do also take daily supplements as
presented on the nutrients-supplements page.
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Bottom Line Heath, March 2007 -
www.BottomLineSecrets.com
YOU'RE ONLY AS OLD as you think you are.
Extracts from an interview with Becca L. Levy, PhD, Yale School of Public
Health
Numerous studies confirm that attitudes about aging affect long term health.
Positive beliefs about aging promote better health - and a longer life
Comment: Your beliefs affect the way you approach life in your advancing
years. Unless we start taking positive steps to reverse the effects of
aging, aging will accelerate as your years advance. The measurable onset is
around the age of 35. Larry Nachman in his book
21st Century Fitness documents he approach to reversing the aging
process. His latest edition is subtitled: Your Personal Guide To Getting
Younger As You Grow older - 70 The New Young (see:
http://21st-Century-Fitness.com).
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Extracts from The Year In Medicine From A to Z, Time, December 4,
2006
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Stay away from eating bacon, sausage or corned-beef hash
daily. Eating over an once each day can increase of risk for stomache
cancer from 15% to 38%.
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Coffee decreases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and reduces
the risk of liver damage in patient with a history of alcoholism.
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The benefits of moderate servings of fish outweigh the
risks of mercury,
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Laughter is good for the heart.
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Following a Mediterranean type diet lowers the risk of
developing Alzheimer's.
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Chocolate in small quantities known to be good for heart
and blood, also reduces platelet clumping, helping blood flow smoothly.
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The Chinese are the latest victims of the spread of the
obesity epidemic -- due to increasing prosperity [and possibly, US fast
foods]
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The antioxidant resveratrol found in grape skins fed to
obese mice has been found to prevent typical problems. However, it would
take more than 100 glasses of wine a day to get the same amount as fed
to the mice.
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Children whose dads have stressful jobs are more prone
to suicide.
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Those who make more money are not happier than others,
but they are healthier.
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Notebook, Time, November 20, 2006
Low-Carb Really Can Be Heart Healthy
Scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health released the results
of a pioneering 20 year-long study. Bottom line: low-carb diets high in fats
and proteins don't necessary raise the risk of coronary heart disease.
However, by concentrating on eating less meats and taking fats and proteins
from sources like vegetable and nuts can cut the risk of developing heart
disease.
Comment: I've always recommended that a strict low-carb diet is the way
to lose weight -- but concentrating on good carbs and on low fat -- along
with regular exercise -- was the way to keep the weight off and stay
healthy.
See also the
Low-Fat Diet tab.
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Bottom Line Heath, August 2006 -
www.BottomLineSecrets.com
Six Simple Steps to Better Mental Fitness.
Dr. Sandra Cusak describes easy brain workouts to keeping your mind
SHARP. As you age you can improve you mental capacities through exercise.
And indeed, planning and implementing a fitness program aimed at better
health is one of the best exercises you can perform because improved fitness
also improves your mental capacity.
The six steps are:
- Set goals
- Be a power thinker
- Cultivate creativity
- Adopt a positive mental attitude
- Perform memory boosting exercises
- Speak your mind
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Mental
Fitness tab.
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Heart Association urges trans fat limit -
www.americanheart.org
For the first time, the American Heart Association's dietary guidelines
include lifestyle recommendations including emphasis on getting exercise and
not smoking.
Recommendations include:
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Limiting saturated fats
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30 minutes of exercise every day
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Eating fruits and vegetables deep in color
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Whole-grain, high fiber foods
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Fish twice a week
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Lean meats
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Fat-free and 1 percent fat milk and other dairy products
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Minimizing calories from beverages (none with sugar)
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Little or no salt
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Alcohol in moderation
Comment: Increasingly leading organizations, along with
health and fitness authorities are agreeing on the fundamental elements of
living better, longer. The key is to getting started -- and keeping at it.
Change your lifestyle and make it a habit for life. See the insert
immediately below.
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Fitness News Item:
From Mike Brescia,
the founder of Think Right Now,
June 29, 2006
If you just can't say no to "goodies," and hate anything that resembles
sweating, Eating For Excellent Health Now!
(click here for more info) and I Love
Exercising Now! (click here for more
info) were both made just for you.
They are not "how-to" programs. (All the workout books/videos and those diet
cookbooks haven't helped you carve out a lean, sekksie body?)
No... These two programs are behavior modification programs designed to
change the way you think about eating and moving your body.
Change the thoughts and you'll change the actions.
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"Thank you so much. I have lost 12 lbs in 3 weeks and have been exercising 6
days a week. Thank you! Thank you!"
Dan Landis
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"I am a 52 year old male and bought three programs. I have only actually
started "I Love Exercising Now!" and I am definitely impressed with the
results. I just lost 15 lbs on a diet, but on top of that I wanted to get
back into shape and exercising is not something that I really enjoy doing.
My girlfriend has been trying to get me to exercise (walk/run) with her for
quite a while, but I just have not. I found that I started exercising pretty
slowly, 1/2 hour a day walking and have slowly increased it now to 1 1 /2
hours combination of walking and running, plus doing calisthenics and body
toning. I guess the thing that is really amazing is when I first started to
notice that the program is working. I had been exercising for a few days and
thought that I should take a break, but found that I could not skip a day of
exercising. It was like brushing my teeth; I could not skip it. The program
gives you the desire to get it done and do it. So far I'm impressed and
looking forward to using the other programs in the future.
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Fitness News Item:
Parade/Research America Health Poll, reported in Parade Magazine, March
19, 2006, "What Americans Say About Preventative Health"
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82% are taking actions to stay healthy as they grow older
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55% have increased physical activity, 30% are watching diet
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70% feel that personal habits are the most important determinant in health
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84% are taking vitamins/supplements
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82% would like to be tested to find what
medications are most effective for them.
Comment: Fully in line with our approach to finding and pursuing the best
fitness program for you.
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Bottom Line Heath, April 2006 -
www.BottomLineSecrets.com
Comment: I normally have half a grapefruit with breakfast. I also take about
2 oz of G3 (gac) juice. I squeeze the grapefruit juice into the glass.
Comment: Be certain that the supplement program you choose works for you.
See the "Your Supplements" tab for more information.
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Exercise greatly cuts risk of dying from heart
disease.
Men at high risk for heart disease who exercised for 30 minutes a day, 4-5
times a week reduced their risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by
50%.
Comment: Aerobic exercising such as from walking, swimming or mat exercises
help you live better, longer.
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The February 13, 2006 "Health & Science" page of the Charleston, SC
Post and Courier newspaper features a review of the book, "the key
to unlocking a Healthy Love Life." The book presents the results of research
and expert advice on healthy lifestyle changes that may improve your sex
life.
The bottom line, fitness yields better health -- including a much healthier
and satisfying love life.
NOTE: My experience, just throw away those pills. Fitness
truly is THE Love Potent for all seasons.
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The February 5, 2006 edition of Parade Magazine had two fitness news items
(a part of their Live Longer, Better, Wiser series) of interest.
Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld's column included this:
Research shows that more older folks are living independently and
enjoying it more.
Much of this progress is due to the realization that we must start early
in life to minimize the dreaded manifestations of aging - everything from
wrinkled skin to heart attack, stroke, cancer or bone-breaking osteoporosis.
You mustn't wait for your first Social Security check to arrive before you
start eating the right diet, exercising and controlling your weight.
Parade and Research!America published the result of their survey of a
cross section of 1000 Americans about their attitudes about aging. The
results:
- Main concern: declining/poor heath.
- Greatest fear: losing their mental health
- 84% believe there are thing they can do to control the aging process
and 83% are taking action.
Bottom line: start getting fit now.
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Bottom Line Heath, February 2006 -
www.BottomLineSecrets.com
An Arthritis Therapy That Works. Up to 80% of people who have
osteoarthritis can experience significant improvement in pain and mobility - and
reduce their need for medication and surgery - when they combine dietary
changes, supplement use and the right kind of exercise. This program provides
significant relief within six weeks.
Recommended exercise regimes: medical yoga, Pilates, healthy breathing.
Are natural therapies a better alternative to some drugs? Yes,
improved diet and regular exercise are far more effective in achieving real
health improvements, such as less heart disease and longer life.
In a study in France heart attack patients counseled to eat a Mediterranean
diet developed 72% less heart disease, and 56% fewer deaths.
Anti-Aging Workout. Strength training is an essential element of
exercising for those over 50.
Comment: the programs we recommend (see the Yoga Pilates tab) do include
balanced strength training. Larry Nachman's program includes the use of weights
(click
here).
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We May Need More Vitamin D.
January 29, 2006 - Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld, writing in Parade Magazine said that
higher doses of Vitamin D may help prevent Cancer. Dosages should increase with
age. Regarding supplementation == do not exceed 1000 IU per day, especially if
you are exposed to a lot of sunlight.
January 16, 2006 — Three specific studies on the health benefits of vitamin D
have been published recently, strongly increasing calls for greater vitamin D
intake through supplementation. One such study, which is to be published in the
February issue of The American Journal of Public Health, combined 63
observational studies of vitamin D status in relation to colon, breast, prostate
or ovarian health.
New research published in The Lancet this month (vol. 367, No. 9504, pp 36-43)
found that Vitamin D supplementation of pregnant women, especially during winter
months, could lead to healthier bones in their offspring. The study, by a team
at the University of Southampton in the UK, is the latest in a series of reports
showing the role of this vitamin in protecting bones. Vitamin D is known to
promote calcium and phosphorous absorption from food and is essential in tooth
and bone formation. But the new research shows the importance of bone health
from the very start of life.
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Newsweek Cover Story Highlights Importance of Supplementation. The
January 16, 2006 edition of Newsweek featured an extensive article on the
relationship of nutrients to critical health functions in, "Health for Life:
Living Longer, Living Better." Notably, the article touts the benefits of
nutrients and supplementation, and notes that few people are getting enough
of what they need to stay healthy. Topics covered within this article
include suggested supplement dosages, scientific studies involving
nutrients, intestinal flora, and what supplements nutritional experts take.
The article also pointed out the importance of choosing supplements based on
efficacy and safety.
Multivitamins, fish oil, and probiotics received the most fanfare in this
article as important "nutrition insurance" to be taken in addition to a healthy
diet. The authors noted that calcium helps maintain strong bones as it works
with vitamin K and vitamin D as well as exercise. Vitamin D helps support the
immune system, and helps in combating free radicals. Omega-3 Fatty Acids are
"like neuronal fertilizer," says a psychiatrist at the national Institutes of
Health. The brain is 60 percent fats, and it needs omega-3s for optimal
function. Omega-3s help maintain mental performance and help nerve and brain
cells to better communicate with each other. In addition, nutritionist Bruce
Watkins at Purdue University has found that they can help stimulate
bone-building cells.
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The January 16, 2006 issue of Time
featured the section "How To Tune Up Your Brain." It explored the latest
research on how to stay mentally sharp.
Dr. Andrew Weill's article "Your (And Your
Brain) Are What You Eat." Many of his recommended food supplements (omega-3s,
Krill oil and antioxidants) are featured elements of the programs presented at
this site (click
here).
In "Getting and Staying In The Zone" we learn
that there is a close relationship between achieving peak performance and in
controlling the mind that controls your body. So being "fit" in mind must also
be included in your fitness program.
Bottom line: Staying mentally sharp is directly related to remaining fit --
at every age. What is good for your longevity and your heart is good for
your mind. Exercising your mind improves it -- and can delay -- even
possibly reverse -- some of the most potentially debilitating effects of
aging (such as Alzheimer's disease).
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Fitness News Item: A January 9, 2006 Associated
Press release "Prostate cancer more likely to kill in obese" reported
medical research documented that doctors find it harder by 20-25 per cent to detect cancer in obese patients.
Bottom line: if you are overweight -- start losing weight now.
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The August 15, 2005 issue of Time
Magazine highlighted a report in the New England Journal of
Medicine in fitness in women. The study of more than 5,700 women over
age 35 who could not reach 85% of their expected exercise capacity on a
treadmill were twice as likely to die in 8 years as their fitter peers.
Bottom line: start getting fit now.
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The January 8, 2006 edition of
Parade Magazine "Stay Fit at Every Age" covered how to stay fit - "Young
or old, exercise still is the best anti-aging remedy.
After covering the the various exercise
regimes one could emphasize at age groups 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 it covered
the 5 ways to stay motivated: "Wear a pedometer" (track how far you go),
"Ink it, don't think it" (keep a journal), "Partner up" (link with someone),
"Be a morning person" (make it a part of your morning startup routine), and
"Treat yourself" (reward yourself each time you follow your fitness
routine).
Bottom line: exercise produces a positive outlook and a long life.
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The January 16, 2005 issue of Parade Magazine "Better Fitness" column addresses how
exercise can lower medical costs. According to a study by the Dallas-based
Cooper Clinic faithful exercising can cut hospital stays and doctor's visits
by almost half. Fit men, the study found, reduce their medical bills by a
hefty 46 %!
NOTE: If you become "fit" your medical bills will go down
even more. According to the study you need only 30 minutes of physical
activity three to five days a week. Devote that amount of time to my 21st
Century Program and not only will you avoid those medical bills, you will
roll back your (biological) years to your youth.
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The January 2005 edition of
Men's Journal covered "The Michael Phelps Fitness Program." Of
course it is a swimming routine -- which I recommend as the best (better
than walking -- if accessible) compliment to my Floor Work. (NOTE: I swim
three days a week.)
The article references (p.
40) study of hundreds of adult masters swimmers recently presented to the
World Sport Medicine Congress. The results: "by swimming 3,500 - 5,000 yards
three to five times a week, these swimmers - who ranged in age from 20 - 86
- postponed the aging process that typically begins around 35 . . . delaying
the natural decline in such standard age markers as blood pressure, muscle
mass, and lung function until age 70."
This is additional proof that an effective fitness program
can give you long lasting youth.
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Fitness News Item: On
December 27,
2004 the
Health and Science section of the Charleston Post and Courier
newspaper reported The American Council on Exercise 2005
prediction that shorter duration workouts will continue to become more
widespread. People are time-pressed and are seeking abbreviated routines.
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The October 2, 2004 High Profile section of The
Post and Courier newspaper featured Dr. Ann Gregorie Kluze who two years ago
walked away from her successful family medicine practice to promote healthy
lifestyles. She switched her career focus because the national obesity epidemic
is "becoming a menace to the economic system in the medical field.
Her focus is to provide people the
tools they need to be healthy. She notes that "when you empower people to
improve their health, it changes their lives . . . they do better . . . in
nearly all aspects of their life."
She tells people to do just 5
things to be healthy:
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Maintain a healthy body weight
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exercise regularly the rest of
your life
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eat as many fruits and vegetables
as possible
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laugh as much as possible
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have a small handful of nuts daily
As a result of one of her
presentations on "Ten steps to Lifelong Wellness and Vitality" Dr. Ann is now
the national spokeswomen for restaurant Ruby Tuesday's Smart Eating
initiative.
Her new book covers in detail her
program.
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Fitness News Item:
The September 22, 2004 Health/Science section of The
Post and Courier newspaper carried an article titled "4 strategies can boos
longevity, reports say." It opened with the following quote from Eric B.
Rimm of the Harvard School of Public Health
There's no time like the present
to switch to a health lifestyle, even if you're already 70 - 90 yeas old because
there's substantial benefit.
According to a series of
scientific reports in the latest Journal of the American Medical Association
there is a proven formula [emphasis added] for living
longer and healthier, and with minimal memory loss. The formula:
follow a Mediterranean diet concentrating of vegetables, fruits and seafood; get
regular exercise; consume a moderate amount of alcohol; and don't smoke.
The new research documents that
people ages 70 - 90 who follow this formula reduce their risk of
death in the next 10 years by 65 per cent. Conclusion for everyone: start
following the formula now and live better, longer.
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Fitness News Item:
The July 19, 2004 issue of Time, special "Generations" section
featured Pilates instructor Roman Kryzanowska in an article entitled
"Still Swinging/ A Pilates devotee who has been at it for six decades." Romana
is quoted as saying "I'm old, but I don't feel old," (she turned 81 on June 30,
2004).
She describes the techniques as
being about developing "The powerhouse" - the muscles in the abdomen, buttocks
and lower back, the collective point of origin for all Pilates exercises.
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Fitness News Item:
"The FIRES Within" in the February 23, 2004 Health section of TIME
Magazine discusses how inflammation gone awry can lead to heart attacks,
colon cancer. Alzheimer's and a host of other diseases. Among the preventions:
exercise and diet high in antioxidants "for mopping up free radicals produced
during inflammation."
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Fitness News Item: "The amount of antioxidants
that you maintain in your body is directly proportional to how long you will
live." Richard Cutler, MD, Director of Anti-Aging Research, National
Institutes of Health.
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Fitness News Item:
On July 14, 2003, The
Post and Courier newspaper carried a front page Associate Press story
titled, "Study urges people to walk off pounds." 150,000 people have joined a
Colorado study, America on the Move, to determine whether modest physical
effort will prevent weight gain. Participants will walk about a mile a day
combined with a slight modification in their daily diets.
James Hill, the study's co-founder, notes that it is your
metabolism that controls the conversion of food into fuel for cells, burning
some and storing the rest for later. "There is a basic biological framework that
regulates weight," according to geneticist Jeffery Friedman of Rockefeller
University.
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Fitness News Item:
On March 11, 2003, The Washington
Post included a special article about Romana Kryzanowska who was Larry
Nachman's (21st Century Fitness
founder) teacher
in his New York fitness learning days. The author noted that Romana looked 25 years
younger than her 79 years and had the power of a 30-year-old.
In the article Romana is quoted:
"You cannot learn any form of body movement from a book [or video], because
you have to be looking at the book [or video]." You
must capture the essence of each exercise in your mind -- and then apply it to
each exercise during your sessions.
Comment: During your exercise sessions you should be actively
engaged in each exercise -- concentrating on performing each as well as you can.
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Fitness News Item:
On March 3, 2003, my local newspaper, The
Post and Courier, headlined a report commissioned by two U.N. agencies, the
World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization with, Dietary
report urges 10% cap on sugar intake. The report, complied by a
panel of 30 international experts, noted that world-wide obesity was increasing
in spite of all the attempts to provide healthier choices.
The food industry immediately decried the report,
insisting more exercise is the key to ending obesity. However, the report
regular exercise combined with a diet low in fatty, sugary and salty food
is key to staying healthy. Philip James, the chairman of the International
Obesity Task Force said, "The food industry must now sit down with WHO and
others to work out how to seriously address this issue [world-wide obesity] and
become part of the solution rather the remaining a part of the problem."
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Fitness News Item:
On December 30, 2002, the Charleston, SC local newspaper, The
Post and Courier, ran an article on Pilates
exercises in its "Health - Science" section. From Columbus, Georgia, Sandra Okamoto of
Knight Ridder Newspapers highlighted Pilates as one of the hottest types of exercise
programs around
today. Here are some of the comments:
"The main challenge is to listen to your
body. When you're doing aerobics, you think of sweat and pain -- no pain, no
gain. This is completely different. You have to control your
movements. The main thing is my posture has changed. I feel taller and leaner."
-- Personal Trainer
"I can feel a difference. My lower back
hasn't hurt as much and my posture is much better. I'm standing taller."
-- Student
"I've had back pain for three years and
now it's gone. I attribute that to the emphasis on the core muscles. I am
aware of my posture now."
-- Occupational Therapist
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Fitness News Item:
Here are some of the comments from the article in
the December
2002, January 6, 2002 "Persons of the Year" issue of Time magazine, Letters section:
"My advice for all us aging baby boomers is, Move it or lose it! We
need to take care of our bodies while we can."
"A good teacher [personal fitness trainer] can help develop a program
that alleviates pain, increases flexibility and balance and, best of all,
encourages your to keep moving!" Comment: the exercise regime was yoga
-- which is similar in a number of ways to Pilates mat.
"An underlying cause of arthritis is posture, which determines how
joints align. Chronic posture misalignments cause chronic wear and tear . . .
Posture is learned and is a changing cultural phenomenon. Curved posture is
the source of so much misery."
"At age 57, I've had mild arthritis and fibromyalgia (chronic muscle
pain) for more than five years. I do yoga and watch my diet and manage to keep
the arthritis in check without drugs."
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In its December 9, 2002 issue Time magazine featured, "The Coming Epidemic
of Arthritis." The article covered a number of remedies, including
exercise. However, here is what it said about prevention:
"While there is no guarantee that anything you do
will prevent osteoarthritis, here are some steps you can take to keep your cartilage
as healthy as possible:
- KEEP Moving: Flexing joints lubricates and
protects them, so exercise regularly. But avoid high-stress activities
that pound on knees or hips
- STAY SLIM: Carrying too much weight puts
extraordinary stress on the knees, hips and ankles. She excess pound to
take a load off the joints
- BUILD MUSCLE: Joints need a strong support
system; maintaining muscle tone will help stabilize knees, hips and
shoulders"
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