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*information obtained from African-American Healthy by Richard Walker Jr, M.D The simple cause of obesity is an increase in the consumption of high-calorie foods with a decrease in physical activity. In other words, you eat more than your body burns, and your body stores the excess as fat. DID YOU KNOW: there is a direct link between visceral obesity and heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, as well as certain types of cancer. However, an overabundance of fat cells pr

*information obtained from African-American Healthy by Richard Walker Jr, M.D Stress causes a rush of cortisol and norepinephrine in your system. These hormones raise your blood pressure which prepares you to either fight the stress or flee from it. Although it is only a temporary reaction; this elevation in blood pressure can still damage blood vessels which can lead to impaired kidney function. Ways To Reduce Stress Level Exercise Deep Breathing Sleep (7-8 hours) Simplify y

*information obtained from African-American Healthy by Richard Walker Jr, M.D Hypertension forces the heart to work harder, which damages blood vessels throughout the body including those found in the kidneys. Over time, the gradual increase in Blood Pressure takes it tolls on the kidneys, causing damage to the blood flow; which leads to a vicious cycle of events. As the kidneys incur damage they become less able to perform their necessary functions, which includes waste remo

*information obtained from African-American Healthy by Richard Walker Jr, M.D When you ignore the signs of it, like a Blood Pressure as high as 230/70. Your body will enter into end-stage renal disease; which means your kidneys are failing and they would require dialysis while the search for an organ donor begins. Located just below the middle of the back, one on either side of the spine, the kidneys perform numerous important functions in the body. controlling your blood pre

*information obtained from African-American Healthy by Richard Walker Jr, M.D DID YOU KNOW: adding fiber to your daily meals prevent and reduces the potential damage caused by type 2 diabetes; by reducing blood glucose levels by average of 10% Fiber is nutrient dense, it improves digestion, induces a sense of fullness after eating, which prevents you from overeating. BEWARE! when increasing fiber intake, you must do it slowly in order to avoid adverse affects such as bloating

*information obtained from African-American Healthy by Richard Walker Jr, M.D Chromium is an essential trace mineral required enhancing insulin function (which is the hormone that regulates blood sugar) and aids in the metabolism of macronutrients and cholesterol. It also assists with the proper metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. A compound naturally produced in the body, coenzyme Q10 improves blood sugar control, lowers blood pressure, and prevents oxidative st

*information obtained from African-American Healthy by Richard Walker Jr, M.D Although diet and exercise are very important elements in the achievement of a desirable body weight and healthy/normal blood sugar level. Sleep appears to be heavily involved in the equations as well. DID YOU KNOW: Sleep deprivation has been linked to insulin resistance and even obesity, with research suggesting that people who get less than 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night show an increased risk of

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*information obtained from Eight Weeks To Optimum Health by Andre Weil, M.D Many people want to remake their lives but cannot imagine doing so without outside help. If only some skilled hands, could apply the necessary force to get them going, they could do it, but on their own they remain in habitual ruts. The answer to this common problem is motivation. This word derives from the Latin form of the verb “to move”. If you are motivated to seek better health, all that you need

*information obtained from Eight Weeks To Optimum Health by Andrew Weil, M.D Health is Wholeness & Balance, an inner resilience that allows you to meet the demands of living without being overwhelmed. If you have that kind of resilience, you can experience the inevitable interactions with germs and not get infections, you can be in contact with allergens and not suffer allergies, and you can sustain exposure to carcinogens and not get cancer. Optimal Health should also bring

*information obtained from Eight Weeks To Optimum Health by Andrew Weil, M.D DID YOU KNOW: the canola oil you will find in most grocery stores are not acceptable. It has been extracted with chemicals solvents or by high-speed presses that generate high heat; both extraction methods alter fatty-acid chemistry in undesirable ways. Canola oil producers use a lot of pesticides on the crop, residues of which probably find their way into the final product. Margarine is also bad for

*information obtained from Eight Week To Optimum Health by Andrew Weil, M.D Stretching is the most natural form of nonaerobic exercise. All of us tend to stretch after being in one position for a long time, and experts in human physiology say that we should develop habits of stretching in opposite ways from the positions we spend most time in during the day in order to condition our muscles and keep tendons, ligaments, and joints limber. For example, if you work leaning over

*information obtained from Eight Weeks To Optimum Health by Andrew Weil, M.D DID YOU KNOW: there is value in sweating, it’s well-known to be the bodies way of cooling itself by evaporation especially in hot weather. It is one of our most important mechanisms of natural healing, since it allows the body to rid itself of unwanted materials. The body can eliminate minerals, drugs and some toxins by this route, taking part of the workload off the liver and kidneys, which are chie

*information obtained from Eight Weeks To Optimum Health by Andrew Weil, M.D Adequate sleep is a key element of a healthy lifestyle; lack of it increases susceptibility to illness. I am sure you can look to your own experience to find instances when a good night’s sleep nipped early illness in the bud and restored normal health. I know from my own experience that poor sleep is itself a sign of imperfect health and of a predisposition to further breakdown. Common reasons for n

*information obtained from Salt, Sugar & Fat by Michael Pollan We must be PREPARED for war when we enter the grocery store; we must defend ourselves when we walk through those doors. Some of the tricks being used to seduce us are subtle, and awareness is key: the gentle canned music: the in-store bakery aromas; the soft drink coolers by the checkout lanes; the placement of the most profitable but the worst-for-you foods at eye level, with healthier staples like whole wheat fl

*information obtained from Salt, Sugar & Fat by Michael Pollan A research psychiatrist and scientist, she pioneered the use of brain imaging in finding parallels between food and narcotics, and she became convinced that for some people, overeating is as difficult to overcome as some drug addictions Page 342 Processed sugar in certain individuals can produce compulsive patterns of intake. What’s Compulsive? According to Psychology Today, Compulsive behaviors are actions that a

*information obtained from Salt, Sugar & Fat by Michael Pollan We are in charge of ourselves so we must take the necessary steps to prevent illness/sickness. You can start by reading the food labels so you will know what you are consuming and how much you are consuming, This will lead you into making better choices and helps you better control your food environment. In addition, you can start to maximize the use of fresh foods like fruits and vegetables which will help you no

*information obtained from Salt, Sugar & Fat by Michael Pollan ” The low cost of processed foods has been thwarting the development of healthier ways of feeding the world. We’re hooked on the inexpensive food, just like we’re hooked on cheap energy. The real question is this price sensitivity and, unfortunately, the growing disparity of income between the haves and have-nots. It costs more money to eat fresher, healthier foods. And so, there is a huge economic issue involved

DID YOU KNOW: there is no branch of medicine that exists where a dead organ is left in expect in dentistry where a root canal is left in. In addition, the blood supply in the mouth will take any toxin via the lymphatic system and take it to the thyroid, heart, thalamus and the rest of the body. Which could be the reason why a toxic tooth can be so harmful to the body. The biggest toxic influence in the body on a chronically ill person is a root canal tooth; due to the bacteri