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Recently I have been reading “Overdosed America” by John Abramson, which is a very detailed account of the egregious conflict of interest that has infected our health care system. Todays CNN headline, “Don’t Become a Victim to Medical Marketing” is a great example of this, and again illustrates not only a need for change in our health care system, but also a need for a more hands on approach to our own health.
Americans spend more money on health care than any other country in the world, yet rank at the bottom of industrialized nations in total health. What gives? We must begin to take a more proactive approach to our health if we are to free ourselves from the shackles of the current system. Here are 5 things one could start doing immediately to gain more control over their overall health and maybe save some of those health care dollars for something a bit more enjoyable.
- Switch to a plant based diet – There is an overwhelming amount of evidence to suggest that health is enhanced when eating foods that our bodies are designed for (plants), instead of eating foods designed for easier production, transportation, and storage, which are filled with chemicals. Processed foods cause heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Plants reverse heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
- Strength Train to Reverse Muscle Loss – Sarcopenia (the gradual loss of muscle due to aging) has now been linked to most of the age related diseases and loss of physical abilities. One can do as little as 1 strength training session per week and still attain excellent results.
- Recreate – Spend some time doing the things that you love to do (hiking, biking, walking, sports, etc.) a few days per week, for the entirety of your life.
- Avoid Stress – One should learn how to avoid or reduce stress, in all forms, in order to attain maximum health benefits.
- Take it Easy – Don’t overdo it. Take the time to recover and attend to the more mental aspects of your health. Take a nap, read a book, talk to your friends and children, and develop a healthy, positive view of the aging process.
In bold print in the headlines of CNN.com today is the perfect example of spin doctors at work trying to confuse important issues. The headline reads, “Study: Organic Food Not More Nutritional”. It appears that the five foods that were studied, kale, carrots, mature peas, apples and potatoes, showed no significant differences in the trace minerals. The study, which was published in the latest edition of the Society of Chemical Industry’s “Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture” makes no comparisons as to the comparative levels of pesticides and chemicals found. (Who sponsored this study anyway?) The study claims to be the first to make these comparisons, and yet there have more than 40 published studies on this topic since 2001. How did that manage to get by the authors of the article? In these studies, 236 scientifically valid head to head match ups have been identified between organic and conventional produce, with organic produce coming out on top 145 times. Curious.
I think the point of the article is clear, however, in that one should not omit vegetables from their plate if it is due to a choice between conventional and organic. If one wishes to avoid heart disease, Type II diabetes, and cancer, one should eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes and beans, nuts and seeds, as possible within their caloric needs. I do believe that the consumption of pesticides and chemicals in our food leads to ill health and the science is there to support that. As Michael Pollen said, “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”
“Never Take Another Drug Again”
Sept 6th at Santa Rosa Strength – 1pm to 3pm
Space is Limited – Advanced reservations required
$30 – single $40 – couple
Ph.D. in Bio-Science, 2004 from Canterbury University (London) Board Certified by the AAMA (American Alternative Medical Association) 2004. Board of Directors on AHHA (American Holistic Health Association), 2007.
Opened out-patient clinic in Orange County, 2000. Opened Clinic in Tokyo, 2004. Started Nature’s Supplements™, developing the first, full line of Certified Organic, Whole Food, Never-Heated, Supplements. Appeared on CNN, ESPN, TNT, LIFETIME, FOOD and many others. Lecturer, Author of “Your Survival Manual For Living Without Disease” and Radio/TV personality. His practice incorporates every aspect of cellular nutrition, which treats every disease, at the cause. Each supplement is formulated to prevent and even reverse many serious diseases. Also, Founder of NaturalHealthCoverage.com the nation’s first and only Natural Health Insurance system.
Dr Peterson is a true pioneer in the promotion of cellular nutrition and lives by these words, “No illness is incurable!”
