Traditional Japanese Nutrition: prevent disease with these 3 habits

The Japanese diet has always been healthy and more nutritious, especially when compared to Western eating. What's their secret?

Being an island, their diet relies heavily on fish. That's the first ingredient in a nutritious diet. Seafood contains omega fatty acids that contribute to such basic functions as brain activity and hormone balance. (Americans- there was a good reason your mother made you drink cod liver oil).

Next, the Japanese eat a variety of vegetables. You will notice that a bounty of fresh vegetables make up a typical Japanese meal. They are usually eaten raw or steamed, which keeps them in their most nutritious states.

Last, Consciousness plays a big role: the Japanese make their meals a personal and creative experience. They fill their plates with colorful combinations and decoratively-sculpted pieces. (Eating a variety of colors also gives your body the variety of vitamins and minerals it needs). They put time and attention into their meals. Transforming them into art masterpieces is part of the eating journal.

If Western cultures like the US used these 3 habits in their meal preparations, we could rid ourselves of many preventable diseases!

To get a "taste" of 'Tokyo Taste', the first international gastronomical summit, watch this video clip:

Chronic Pain- Eating pain into your life

If you have chronic pain, healthy eating is important. You could be eating foods that actually increase pain and inflammation. In his new book, Dr. Neal Barnard reveals which foods fight pain and which foods cause pain.

If you have arthritis or joint pain, migraines or headaches, chest pain, kidney problems, knee pain, and even cancer, it's vital to know what's in your foods.



Some foods trigger pain only if you are allergic to them, like dairy or night-shade vegetables. How can you tell? Systematically eliminate certain foods from your diet and feel if your pain decreases. For example, if you consume yogurt alot because you think it's a "healthier dairy product", you might be lactose-intolerant.

Eating foods like soda and chips, and processed meats, cause other health problems, in addition to pain and inflammatory diseases. (Note: if you have a condition that's an "-itis", that means inflammation is affecting your body)

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Reduce inflammation and c-reactive proteins: don't overlook greater health problems by using statins for heart disease

The American Heart Association shares the annual conference's hottest news about statin drugs for heart disease:

According to the study, if you have high CRPs (C-Reactive Proteins), your cardiologist might consider prescribing statins. CRPs are an indication of inflammation.

Inflammation is just one indicator for disease in the body. It seems premature to prescribe a medication for heart disease if you have greater problems that might be "hiding" under the inflammation. Also, the doctor interviewed noted that they do not know the long-term effects of using statins! This should be a huge red flag!

If you have high CRPs, you should consider urgently changing your lifestyle and begin to Eat Healthier and get more Exercise.

Watch this video and cardiologist interview:


Before you consider the use of statins, Learn more about CRPs and inflammation. Weight the risks- Which is more important? Using a statin to reduce early indicators for heart disease, versus practicing Healthier Lifestyle habits (like eating more nutritious foods and getting more exercise) that will reduce inflammation and reverse the disease process.

If you choose to attack the CRPs yourself, with natural lifestyle changes, then you will prevent disease on a larger scale for yourself. And heart disease may be just one of the diseases that you can prevent!

Treating dementia: when it's not Alzheimer's

Dr. Tim Johnson explores Phil's Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). Hydrocephalus involves the expansion of the brain- from the inside out. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) does not drain properly from the brain. Instead, it collects inside the brain and pushes against the brain's grey matter. In particular, it disturbs areas that control bladder function, gait (walking), and thinking.

After a misdiagnosis of Alzheimer's, they sought the help of Dr. Mark Luciano (Cleveland Clinic). He saw the common symptoms and the treatment possibilities. Unlike other types of dementia and neuromuscular diseases, hydrocephalus is treatable with a surgical shunt.

Phil's health team was not sure if he would improve with a shunt operation. But of course, they had to try. And it was a success.

Watch this video about how Phil and his family learned that he had a treatable type of dementia, and with the proper diagnosis and treatment, he is now recovering:

Chronic Pain and Exercise: How to modify your work-outs so you stay active, healthy and pain-free

When you suffer with chronic pain, exercise can be difficult. Exercise can leave you sore. If you have fibromyalgia, an autoimmune disorder, or myofascial pain syndrome, you already feel sore so often that you don't dare "risk" feeling sore after exercise.

However, we all know the importance of getting regular exercise. Some of the many benefits include:
* Weight Control
* Improved energy
* Better sleep
* Mood regulation
* Increased metabolism
* Boosts immune function
* Lowers risk for cancer
* Reduces heart disease
* Eases joint pain
* Relieves symptoms of arthritis
* Prevents illness

The list could go on. Obviously, exercise is a critical part of a healthy lifestyle. With modifications, chronic pain sufferers can exercise, too.

This article describes this process:

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Chronic-Pain-Sufferers-Can-Modify-Their-Work-Outs-So-They-Stay-Active,-Healthy-and-Pain-Free&id=1634271

Committed to exercise, and using modifications, pain sufferers can also reap the benefits. (And Exercise is Medicine, so maybe one day they will not need those modifications because they may become pain-free!)

Physical reactions to Stress and Anxiety in troubled times

Financial stresses are some of the biggest obstacles we face, emotionally and physically.

When we are faced with emotional challenges like money stresses, our bodies respond with survival instincts. Basic biological functions are affected. Our breathing becomes faster and more shallow. Our heart rate speeds up. Our hormones and nervous system go into "overdrive".

If our bodies are kept in a stressed state, unsure of our own survival, then disease sets in. Changes in our sleep, thinking, and mental reactions are some of the first warning signs.

Martha Beck shares her ideas on how we can relax in troubled times:


As she describes, one way we physically react to stress is by freezing in it. Our bodies maintain a tense state.

Exercise and physical activity are excellent solutions to relieving stress and preventing physical damage. Of course, there are many other health benefits to exercise, too!
Plus, you can find an activity that you enjoy. Have some fun and quality-time with your family.
And it's one of the cheapest (FREE) forms of entertainment: a winning option when money's tight!

To reduce stress, prevent illness, get healthier, and save money...Exercise More in troubled times!

Cities with Heart-Smarts for Women

Do you know what the greatest killer of women is? Heart Disease kills more women than any other ailment or condition!

Dr. Jordan Metzel discusses a study by physicians and health educators. It revealed the lifestyle habits that contribute to healthy hearts in women. They applied these to a study of American communities to find the "Cities with heart-smarts". Watch his interview with Dr. Jennifer Perez as they discuss the findings:



Information from the American Heart Association tells us that lifestyle habits like exercise, awareness, nutritious eating, relieving stress, and community programs all contribute to healthier hearts and reduced heart disease.

Stumble It!

Stressed Out and Multi-Tasking

We're a nation of multi-taskers. Always on the go. Always on alert. Using modern conveniences and technology to squeeeze as much into our days as possible.

ABC shows us just how prevalent this mindset is in the American lifestyle:



How does this lifestyle take a toll on our health?

Stress contributes to pain and disease. Research on stress has conclusively demonstrated that feeling highly stressed increases pain levels, blood pressure, and disease risk. Stress contributes to fatigue, zapping our energy and mood. Stress decreases our sleep, quality and quantity.

Can there be...

Good News about Stress?

Actually, there are stresses that help our bodies. "Good stress" is known as eustress. Physical activity is the type of stress that benefits our health the most. Physical activity includes sports, exercise, recreation and active hobbies.

Physical activity lowers blood pressure, reduces pain and muscle tension, and prevents disease. It improves energy, metabolism, mood and sleep.

Other stressful activities that may be good for us include social events such as weddings and reunions, volunteering for charity functions and local organizations, fun times like festivals and concerts, and major milestones like new babies in the family.

To reduce stress, pain and tension in your life:
*Exercise Regularly
*Eat Nutritious foods
*Practice Spiritual fulfillment
*Meditate and Breathe slowly
*Improve your Sleep habits
*Drink plenty of pure Water

...and minimize your drive to be multi-tasking.

Greet each day with exhuberance and make more time to ...Breathe!