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To Your Health
We Have Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself
After the radiation leaks following the tsunami in Japan, fears of radiation exposure caused a run on salt products in a variety of areas, including in China, where shoppers stocked up on sodium-rich soy sauce in the false belief that it could protect them. Here in Gold Beach, requests for kelp and potassium iodide spiked considerably. At this time, there isn't any real threat from those radiation leaks to residents of Oregon.
Walt Edwards, Ph.D. - Dr. Health
We have nothing to fear but fear itself, however, we do have other threats to our health that we should be more fearful of and be taking positive steps to deal with before it's too late. We have created a toxic world! The consequences of this are more and more health problems for which we don't even realize the contributing causes. Our air is toxic with over 80,000 metric tons of carcinogens released in the air annually. This is particularly true in larger cities. Cleaner air is one of the benefits we enjoy here in Gold Beach and Curry County. The water is polluted with over 2,100 chemicals in most municipal water supplies. And the food supply is contaminated, with over 80 percent of foods having genetically modified ingredients, loaded with toxic chemicals and hormones, and depleted of many nutrients. Again, this is more so in larger cities and the East Coast.
Phthalates and plastics are the main pollutants that damage numerous areas of the body, including the brain and thyroid. Phthalates create insulin resistance, which is contributing to our obesity epidemic. This number one pollutant is in our food, beverages, medicines, air, cosmetics, construction material, and textiles.
Herbicides and pesticides are overused and deplete our soil of many minerals. Buying organically and locally whenever possible will save us medical bills in the future. Due to our food's nutrient depletion it has become evident that supplementation is a necessity. Not only has our soil been depleted, it has become laden with contaminants. Rice grown in the U.S. has 5 times the amount of arsenic in it than rice from Europe, India or Bangladesh. This trend occurred because rice crops were grown in soils previously used to grow cotton, where arsenic was used to kill boll weevils.
Researchers now tell us 95 percent of cancers and possibly other diseases have only two causes - diet and environment. Diseases such as chronic fatigue, metabolic syndrome, fibromyalgia, PMS, autism, and erectile dysfunction have reached epidemic proportions. Not only do we have this toxic burden and nutrient depleted food but also, unfortunately, the majority of Americans choose to eat nutritionally depleted food on a daily basis. The average American Standard American Diet (SAD) consists of processed, refined food that upsets the entire balance of our bodies. Our bodies literally have to fight to digest and process these foods, which can cause inflammation, GI imbalance, autoimmune disease and obesity. They choose to eat fast foods, processed foods, sodas, caffeine and artificial sweeteners.
Every year 230 million prescriptions for antidepressants are filled, making them one of the most prescribed drugs in the United States. The psychiatric industry itself is a $330 billion industry - not bad for an enterprise that offers little in the way of cures. Despite all of these prescriptions, more than one in 20 Americans are depressed, according to the most recent statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those depressed Americans, 80 percent say they have some level of functional impairment, and 27 percent say their condition makes it extremely difficult to do everyday tasks like work, activities of daily living, and getting along with others.
The use of antidepressant drugs - medicine's answer for depression - doubled in just one decade, from 13.3 million in 1996 to 27 million in 2005. If these drugs are so extensively prescribed, then why are so many people feeling so low? Because they don't work at addressing the cause! Unfortunately, research has confirmed that antidepressant drugs are no more effective than sugar pills. Some studies have even found that sugar pills may produce better results than antidepressants! Personally, I believe the reason for this astounding finding is that both pills work via the placebo effect, but the sugar pills produce far fewer adverse effects. Your power of belief on your body function is truly amazing.
Many people forget that antidepressants come with a slew of side effects, some of which are deadly. Approximately 750,000 people attempt suicide each year in the US, and about 30,000 of those succeed. Taking a drug that is unlikely to relieve your symptoms and may actually increase your risk of killing yourself certainly does not seem like a good choice. In addition, since most of the treatment focus is on drugs, many safe and natural treatment options that do work are being completely ignored. No wonder so many people are suffering.
Persistent mild fatigue or a chronic lack of energy due to day-to-day stressors or hectic schedules can affect your productivity. To help address fatigue or lack of energy consider keeping your blood sugar levels stable and getting enough rest and exercise. Also, consider using one of these supplements or herbs:
- Magnesium. Oral magnesium supplementation has been shown to help reduce symptoms of fatigue, especially for those with low magnesium levels.
- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). This vital nutrient is involved in cellular energy production throughout the body.
- Cordyceps. A traditional Chinese medicinal fungus that may help fight fatigue and boost energy levels. It is used as an energizing tonic and to help increase aerobic capacity and endurance.
- D-Ribose. A five-carbon sugar used in the generation of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), it helps maintain energy production in cells and can be especially beneficial for those with chronic fatigue.
- Ginseng-Asian ginseng and American ginseng are used for their stimulating and adaptogenic (stress-protective) properties, respectively.
- Eleuthero- A woody shrub from northeastern Asia with properties similar to those of ginseng, it has a long history of use to maximize athletic performance. Studies show that eleuthero can help enhance mental activity as well.
- Arctic root- An adaptogenic herb that helps prevent fatigue, stress and the damaging effects of oxygen deprivation.
- Vitamin B complex- B vitamins act as cofactors in many metabolic reactions and assist in the metabolism of carbohydrates into energy.
Constipation doesn't have to be something you just live with. It can often be resolved successfully with simple lifestyle changes - try these four natural approaches that promote healthy elimination:
Eat a fiber-rich diet. Include a high-fiber breakfast cereal in your morning meal, add extra servings of vegetables to your lunch and dinner and substitute whole, organic fruit for chips at snack time.
Drink plenty of pure, filtered water.
Get daily exercise.
Utilize some type of daily relaxation technique such as biofeedback, breathing exercises or yoga (stress can interfere with relaxation of the whole body, including the bowels).
Need Help Staying Regular? If constipation is a problem for you, Dr. Weil recommends triphala, a mixture of three fruits from the Ayurvedic tradition; a low dose of magnesium glycinate may also be helpful for chronic constipation.
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More Rules for Being Human
When you were born, you didn't come with an owner's manual, these guidelines make life work better: 1. You will know you've learned a lesson when your actions change. Wisdom is practice. A little of something is better than a lot of nothing. 2. "There" is no better than "here." When your "there" becomes a "here" you will simply obtain another "there" that again looks better than "here." 3. Your life is up to you. Life provides the canvas; you do the painting. Take charge of your life - or someone else will. 4. There is no right or wrong, but there are consequences. Moralizing doesn't help. Judgments only hold the patterns in place. Just do your best. 5. Your answers lie inside you. Children need guidance from others; as we mature, we trust our hearts, where the Laws of Spirit are written. You know more than you have heard or read or been told. All you need to do is to look, listen, and trust. 6. You will forget all this. 7. You can remember any time you wish.
Contact Dr. Health:
Walt Edwards, Ph.D.
29820 Ellensburg Avenue
PO Box 283
Gold Beach, OR 97444
541-247-7077
walt4health@gmail.com
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The Science Principles and Practices of Herbal Medicine
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