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Joint Health
According to a report recently published by
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of all American’s
suffer from some form of joint disease. The good news is that although
the causes of joint disease are complex, the increase in this group of
illnesses is probably linked to lifestyle factors that we can influence.
Edgar Cayce specifically identified internal toxicity and hyperacidity
as two major causes of joint disease that can often be remedied with diet,
hydrotherapy, bodywork, and simple medications.
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Exercise Your Options
Exercise is big business. There are
a multitude of companies that want to sell you the latest exercise garb,
workout gadget, club membership, or video. To a large extent, the
choice of what kind of exercise to choose goes back to the motivation issue
that we discussed last month. What does it take to move you.
This article provides some thoughts to consider when exercising your workout
options.
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Optimism = Health and Longevity
Modern health research continues to affirm
Edgar Cayce’s observation that mind is the builder – that attitudes and
emotions strongly influence health and longevity. The clear message
is that combining positive mental attitude with healthy behaviors increases
our chances for a long and happy life. Researchers insist that wellness
of being is not just physical, but attitudinal. As one researcher
put it: “How you perceive what goes on around you and how you interpret
it may have an impact on your longevity, and it could affect the quality
of your later years.”
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Nuts Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Eating lots of nuts and peanut butter may
lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers at Harvard University’s
School of Public Health reported the findings in the Journal of the American
Medical Association (Nov. 27, 2002). The study focused on 83,818
women nurses but the researchers believe the results are valid for men
as well. Participants who reported eating the equivalent of a handful
of nuts or one tablespoon of peanut butter at least five times per week
were more than 20 percent less likely to develop type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes
than those who rarely or never consumed those foods. Nuts are high
in unsaturated (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) fat and other nutrients
that may improve glucose and insulin homeostasis. To avoid increasing caloric
intake, the researchers recommended regular nut consumption as a replacement
for refined grain products and red or processed meats. Some brands
of peanut butter contain sugar and fatty preservatives, so be sure to check
the label. Organic nuts and nut butter from your local health food
store are probably your best bet.
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New Test for Heart Disease
A reader requested information on a new test
for heart disease. The test measures levels of C-reactive protein
(CRP) which is a substance produced in our liver as part of a response
to inflammation anywhere in the body. The CRP test works by measuring
how much underlying atherosclerosis a patient has and thus predicts the
risk of future heart attack and stroke events.
A CRP test approved by the FDA last November is inexpensive (usually
about $20) and can be used in conjunction with other assessments of cardiovascular
status. Researchers caution that standard laboratory tests for CRP
are not sufficient to determine cardiac risk.
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Additional Resources
Each newsletter is linked to additional resources.
Here are some links for this issue.
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Arthritis Overview - This
commentary contains basic facts about arthritis and the Cayce perspective
with treatment recommendations.
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Daily Dozen - Here are
twelve exercises that will help keep you healthy and fit.
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Optimism - Here
is a wonderful Cayce reading with lots of practical advice on how to improve
your attitude.
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