Archive for February, 2012
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
4321 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(800) 488-1500 www.whitakerwellness.com
You probably know your cholesterol level, but what about your triglycerides? If your level of this blood fat is higher than 150 mg/dL, you may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Very high levels can even lead to pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas. Fortunately, lowering triglycerides is relatively easy—and drug-free approaches are the safest, most effective way to go about it.
First, be aware that certain drugs, such as diuretics, estrogen, tamoxifen, glucocorticoids, and beta-blockers, drive up triglycerides, so talk to your doctor if you’re on any of these medications.
Next, reduce your intake of sugar and other refined carbohydrates. These foods cause spikes in blood sugar, and excess blood sugar is converted to triglycerides (which are then stored as fat and contribute to weight gain). You should also cut back on alcohol, engage in regular aerobic exercise, and lose weight—all of which lower triglyceride levels.
Finally, take fish oil (4–8 g) and/or niacin (500–1,500 mg). Both of these supplements have been shown in numerous clinical trials to reduce triglycerides by up to one-third.
Look for the recommended supplements in your local health food store, online, or by calling (800) 810-6655. To make an appointment for treatment at the Whitaker Wellness Institute, call (800) 488-1500.
To your health,
Julian Whitaker, MD
Tags:Diet, Exercise, Remedy, Supplements, Trigycerides
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
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Tags:Advertising, E-mail ads, Request Only!
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that
WHY Didn't I Know This Before??
visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu.
Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many died.
The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very
healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different
the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the
rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). The doctor couldn’t
believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under
the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu
virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping
the family healthy. (more…)
Tags:Curing Stuff, Learning, ONIONS, Prevention
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Saturday, February 25th, 2012
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Friday, February 24th, 2012
By Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D. | EatingWell – Thu, 23 Feb, 2012
You probably already know that you’re supposed to be eating fish twice a week. Fish are a lean, healthy source of protein-and the oily kinds, such as salmon, tuna, sardines, etc.-deliver those heart- and brain-healthy omega-3 fats you’ve probably also heard you should be getting in your diet.
But then there’s also this concern about sustainability-and choosing seafood that’s sustainable.
So, if you’re like me, you often stand at the fish counter a little perplexed: what’s good for me and the planet?
Fortunately, Seafood Watch, the program run by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, has combined data from leading health organizations and environmental groups to come up with their list “Super Green: Best of the Best” of seafood that’s good for you and good for the environment.
To make the list, last updated in 2010, fish must: a) have low levels of contaminants-below 216 parts per billion [ppb] mercury and 11 ppb PCBs; b) be high in health-promoting omega-3 fats; and c) come from a sustainable fishery.
Many other options are on the program’s list of “Best Choices” (seafoodwatch.org). The Blue Ocean Institute (blueocean.org) also has sustainability ratings and detailed information.
6 of the Healthiest Fish to Eat
Here are 6 fish-that are healthy for you and the planet-that Seafood Watch says you should be eating. (more…)
Tags:6Good Fish, 6Not-So-Good Fish, Learning, Monkfish, Oysters, READ YOUR LABELS!, Salmon, Sardines, Trout, Tuna, Wisdom
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Friday, February 24th, 2012
A Zen Mondo (Short Story)
Time To Hear
A Monk asked his Master, “What does one think of, when Sitting (Meditating)?”
The Master Replied, “One Thinks of Not-Thinking.”
“How does one think of Not-Thinking?” asked the Monk.
“Without thinking,” replied the Master.
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(From St. Anthony)
The Prayer of the Monk (or Person — Ed.) is Not Perfect until
the self is no longer recognised, nor the fact that prayer is offered.
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Tags:Sayings, Various Stories, Wisdom, Zen, Zen Wisdom
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
By Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D. | EatingWell – Wed, 22 Feb, 2012
For the longest time, the only oil I bought was extra-virgin olive oil. After all, it’s high in heart-healthy antioxidants called polyphenols and monounsaturated fats, which can help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and raise “good” HDL cholesterol levels. Then a friend, who was also a chef, told me that there are actually times when olive oil is not the best choice. So I looked into the best uses for olive oil, and when to choose another oil. (more…)
Tags:Learning, Olive Oil, Read Youyr Labels, Wisdom, Yes or No?
Posted in Awareness, Fats, Food, Learning | Comments Closed
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
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“Daffynitions I”
Arbitrator \ar’-bi-tray’-ter\ : A cook that leaves
Arby’s to work at McDonald’s
Avoidable \uh-voy’-duh-buhl’ \ : What a bullfighter
tries to do
Baloney \buh-lo’-nee’ \ : Where some hemlines fall
Bernadette \burn’-a-det’ \ : The act of torching
a mortgage
Burglarize \bur’-gler-ize’ \ : What a crook sees with
Control \kon’-trol\ : A short, ugly inmate
Counterfeiters \kown’-ter-fit’-ers\:Workers who put
together kitchen cabinets.
“Daffynitions II”
Eyedropper \i’-drop-ur\ : A clumsy ophthalmologist
Heroes \hee-rhos’ \ : What a guy in a boat does
Left Bank \left’ bangk’ \ : What the robber did
when his bag was full of loot
Misty \mis-tee’ \ : How golfers create divots
Paradox \par’-u-doks’ \ : Two physicians
Parasites \par’-ih-sites’ \: What you see from the
top of the Eiffel Tower
Pharmacist \farm’-uh-sist \ : A helper on the farm
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Redbook – Fri, 17 Feb, 2012
By Heather Bauer, RD,CDN
Whether you’re trying to shed some lbs or just stay fit, these tricks to increase your metabolism from Heather Bauer, RD,CDN, will help you reach the finish line even faster.
1. Keep Hydrated
I’m sure the general population thinks dieticians sound like a broken record when it comes to the whole water thing, but it really is important. Drinking the recommended eight glasses of water a day will help your body function at peak performance levels.
2. Keep Calcium Levels Up Current obesity research shows that a dip in calcium levels can trigger the same hormone that causes the body to hold onto fat to be released. Choose low-fat dairy, cheese, yogurt, salmon, tofu, and oatmeal.
3. Ditch the Drinks Happy hours and late night cocktails can do a number on your metabolism the next day. Research shows that the day after a night of drinking, there is a significant dip in your metabolic rate. Combine this with hangover cravings, and you’ve got a double disaster.
4. Eat Constantly Snacking does not have to be a bad thing. If your stomach is growling, it means that you need more fuel. Not providing your body with food is a surefire way to slow down its basic functions. Choose high-fiber, high-protein snacks like low-fat cheese, fiber crackers, fruits, veggies, or Greek yogurt. Starving your body will sabotage all of your dieting efforts. (more…)
Tags:#15, Cold, Interval Training, Learning, Metabolic Speed-Up, Oily Fish, Peppers, Sleep, Sun, Water-WATER!, Weight Loss, Weight Loss Wisdom
Posted in Alerts, Food, Learning, Obesity, Weight Loss | Comments Closed
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
by
WHY Didn't I Know This Before??
Mike Adams, NaturalNews Editor
(NaturalNews) The vaccine-pushing, disease scare-mongering agency known as the CDC has put out a stunning piece of propaganda attacking fresh milk (raw dairy), claiming it is “150 times more dangerous” than pasteurized milk. This is all part of their anti-American agenda to crush food freedom and criminalize fundamental farming practices upon which this very nation was founded. (Yes, George Washington and the founding fathers drank raw milk, grew hemp and even smoked a little weed as medicine.)
But what the CDC won’t dare reveal to the public is the far more horrifying truth: Pasteurized dairy is produced in the dirtiest milk factories imaginable, where blood, pus, e.coli and other truly dangerous pathogens are routinely bottled into milk containers and fed to consumers.
That’s the whole point of pasteurization, you see: To kill everything that might be alive in their ultra-dirty milk. The real purpose of pasteurization is not to simply “make milk safe” as is claimed by the CDC, but rather to allow the dairy industry to operate DIRTY. It’s so much easier to just cook the crap out of the milk (yes, there’s fecal matter in it) than to clean up their operations, get it? (more…)
Tags:Alleric Reactions, Arrogance, BGH, Big Business Greed, Blood, Boycott Dairy Milk!, CDC, Cleanest Milk?, Drop Trow!, Enslavement, Fecal Matter, Food Wisdom, Glass'O'Milk, GMO Fodder, Links to VIDEOS, Pass This On!, Pasteurised Milk, Pus, READ YOUR LABELS!
Posted in Arrogance, Business Venture, Greed, Poisons, WARNING! | 3 Comments »
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
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When you boil pasta, you pour a bit of oil into the water to keep your spaghetti from sticking. When making marinades or salad dressings, oil is often the base of your liquid creation. You coat your pan in oil to simmer veggies before making risotto, or soup, or another tasty dish.
Oil is used all the time and is a critical ingredient in many meals you eat. So why not choose an oil that’s good for you versus one that damages your health?
Most people would say “yes!” to this, but the reality is when most people reach into their cabinet, it’s Canola oil that’s pulled out. For some it’s simply habit. Others don’t know the concerns that surround that bottle of genetically modified oil. (more…)
Tags:Canola Oil, Commercial HYPE!, Cooking Oils, Dr. Cutler, Due Diligence, Extra Virgin, FDA Bribery, Food Wisdom, Greed, Olive Oil, Organic, Read The LABELS!, Triglycerides
Posted in Alerts, Education, Fats, Food | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
(1 teaspoon full of Sugar equals 5 Grams. [Contributed -- L.G.Lundy, California, USA])
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WHAT A UNIQUE WAY TO PRESENT THIS…
Someone ought to get an award for this.
We know the facts, but this brings it into perspective quickly, doesn’t it? Each cube is a teaspoonful.
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Now they need to do this for salt…
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Tags:Calories, Food Wisdom, Insulin Reaction, Read The LABELS!, Sugar, Warning
Posted in Awareness, Food, Learning, Prevention | Comments Closed
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
4321 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(800) 488-1500 www.whitakerwellness.com
B-complex vitamins are the Rodney Dangerfield of nutritional supplements—they don’t get no respect. All multivitamins contain a smattering of B vitamins, so what else do you need to know? Actually, there’s a lot of new research, especially on folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6. Here are 5 reasons why you should be taking these three vitamins—and at dosages higher than what you’re likely taking now.
1. Stay Mentally Sharp
We lose about two percent of our brain volume every decade as we get older. Although this is a normal part of aging, accelerated atrophy is linked with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. British researchers studied annual blood tests and MRI scans of older men and women and found that those with the lowest blood levels of vitamin B12 had a sixfold greater risk of excessive brain volume loss.
2. Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
An elevated level of homocysteine—a toxic amino acid that damages the arteries—is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Several clinical trials have demonstrated that supplemental folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12, which lower homocysteine, reduce risk of stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular problems.
3. Boost Your Energy
Vitamin B12 is an excellent energy booster. We offer B12 and magnesium injections at the clinic, and they’re so energizing that some patients learn how to self-inject so they can continue them at home. High doses of oral B12 also improves energy, especially in people who have low levels to begin with.
4. Lift Your Mood
Folic acid, B6, and B12 also improve mood. These vitamins play an indirect, but critical role in the formation of serotonin and other neurotransmitters, and deficiencies—as well as high levels of homocysteine—are linked with mood disorders. Although B-complex vitamins are not a stand-alone treatment for depression, they’re an important adjunct.
5. Get a Handle on Migraines
Researchers from “Down Under” have discovered that people who have migraines with aura are more likely to have mutations in a gene that leads to elevated levels of homocysteine. When they gave these migraine sufferers high doses of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 for six months, their homocysteine levels fell by 39 percent and their migraine disability scores were cut in half.
How much should you take?
Forget about the RDAs. As an example, the RDA of B12 for adults is just 2.4 mcg per day. Dutch researchers found that normalizing a mild B12 deficiency, however, required between 647 and 1,032 mcg—300–500 times more than the RDA! Look for the recommended supplements in your local health food store, online, or by calling (800) 810-6655.
To your health,
Julian Whitaker, MD
Tags:B- Vitamins, Energy Boost, Forget Thje RDA!, Listen and Learn, Mental Acuity, Mood-Lifter, Prevent Cardion Disease, Wisdom
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Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Today, I will let you in on an unusual chain of events that led researchers to discover that after all, there is another mineral besides calcium that plays a crucial role in osteoporosis. And that nutrition matters. I call it an out-of-laboratory experience…
Here’s what happened. The winter of 2005 turned out to be unusually cold in Spain. And on that same year, scientists at the Research Institute of Hunting Resources (IREC) noticed that deers’ antlers were breaking at an alarming rate. Nobody could figure out the reason for this strange occurrence.
Fast forward to January of this year, when the study that solved the mystery was published in the Frontiers of Bioscience journal.1 Conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) and IREC, their findings and conclusion will most likely rattle the mainstream medical establishment. (more…)
Tags:Antlers, Bone Health, Learning, Manganese, Osteoporosis
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