I came across an article written by Dr. Ray Strand, a family practitioner and author of several books including What Your Doctor Doesn't know About Nutritional Medicine May Be Killing You; Releasing Fat; Developing Healthy Lifestyles That Have a Side-effect of Permanent Fat Loss; and Bionutrition: The Amazing Health Benefits of Vitamin Supplements, to name a few. I would like to share with you what Dr. Strand has to say about "the eight deadly diseases that are sending people to an early grave".
Deadly Disease Number 1: Heart Disease
Truth: Coronary artery disease is the number one killer in industrialized nations today, accounting for over 7.2 million deaths a year.
Heart disease is an inflammatory disease of the artery, not a disease of cholesterol. Over half of the patients who suffer a heart attack have normal cholesterol levels. The underlying cause of inflammation of the artery is "oxidized" LDL cholesterol, homocysteine, along with excessive free radicals caused by hypertension, diabetes, cigarette smoking, fatty meals, and elevated insulin levels. All of these causes inflammation of the artery are either eliminated or reduced by the use of nutritional supplementation.
Deadly Disease Number 2: Cancer
Truth: 8.6 million people die of cancer yearly.
In spite of the great advances in the diagnosis and treat of cancer, the eventual outcome is too often a very difficult and painful death. Medical literature increasingly supports the fact that cancer develops from damage to the DNA of cells by unstable molecules over the course of 10 to 20 years.
Deadly Disease Number 3: Stroke
Truth: 5.5 million people die from stroke every year.
Stroke occurs suddenly and usually without warning. Dr. Meir Stampfer reported in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1995 that 15 percent of all strokes could be related to elevated homocysteine, a by-product of protein metabolism that is elevated in individuals who have low levels of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12.
Deadly Disease Number 4: Diabetes
Truth: 194 million people suffer from diabetes, and it is estimated to rise to 300 million by the year 2025.
The overwhelming new cases of diabetes in the world today are the result of insulin resistance. Physicians are busy treating blood sugars rather than the underlying problem, the insulin resistance. Diet, exercise, and potent nutritional supplements all improve sensitivity to your own insulin and are critical in preventing diabetes from occurring in the first place or, if you already have diabetes, helping control your diabetes.
Deadly Disease Number 5: Osteoporosis
Truth: 25 million North Americans suffer from osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis and bone health depend not only on estrogen and calcium, but on a wide range of nutrients, including vitamins B6, C, D, K, folic acid, manganese, zinc, and copper. Failure to meet one or more of these nutrient needs could result in accelerated osteoporosis. Maintaining strong and healthy bones should begin early.
Deadly Disease Number 6: Arthritis
Truth: Over 165 million people have some form of arthritis,
More than 70 to 80 percent of the population over the age of 50 suffers from degenerative arthritis. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication does nothing to slow down the progression of the disease and is responsible for over 100,000 hospital admissions each year and 16,000 deaths. Glucosamine sulfate, along with complete and balanced nutritional supplements on the other hand, actually slows down degenerative arthritis and is even able to increase cartilage within the joint, without dangerous side effects.
Deadly Disease Number 7: Alzheimer's:
Truth: An estimated 29 million people suffer from dementia.
Alzheimer's dementia has been shown to be caused by oxidative stress. Patients who have the highest intake of antioxidants, which combats oxidative stress, have the lowest risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia. Dr. Strand believes that the absolute best way to protect yourself against the development of these neurodegenerative diseases is by taking highly potent nutritional supplements.
Deadly Disease Number 8: Obesity
Truth: For the first time in the history of the United States and other industrialized countires, there are more people who are obese than are of normal weight.
Researchers are beginning to realize that one of the main causes of obesity is insulin resistance. Eating in such a way as not to spike your blood sugar, modest exercise, and nutritional supplements all improve insulin sensitivity. This triad of healthy lifestyle has a side effect of fat loss.
Remember: When you are maximizing your body's health potential, we everyone wins. When you don't, we all lose.
? Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW
PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to the author, and it appears with the included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required. Email: eagibbs@ureach.com.
Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer, conducts seminars, lectures, and writes articles on his theme: "... helping you maximize your potential." For a more information and a free health assessment, go to eagibbs@ureach.com.
recurring maid service Wilmette ..If you break the word apart, Nutra has to do... Read More
Recently the news carried the story that a researcher had... Read More
1. Do not refrigerate vegetables and fruits (raw and uncut)... Read More
I'm a great believer in natural tonics to strengthen or... Read More
Since its discovery in the late 1950???s Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)... Read More
This article provides three easy tips for selecting a quality... Read More
L-tyrosine is a protein that the body produces from phenylamine,... Read More
Benefits of using Vitamin A products:Retinol is pure and active... Read More
Do you spend at least some time in your day... Read More
Vitamin C may be the most famous vitamin. Tens of... Read More
A lot of people take vitamins A, C, B and... Read More
The body is just mind-bogglingly amazing. I mean, when you... Read More
As much as we would like to deny it, the... Read More
You may feel 30, but your body keeps reminding you... Read More
Vitamin supplement ratings quite clearly show just how popular nutritional... Read More
Will common sense ever prevail? We've all seen stories on... Read More
Does this describe you: You walk into the living room... Read More
HGH is produced naturally, in everyone, by the pituitary gland.... Read More
It's absolutely crucial that your body gets the nutrients it... Read More
Have you ever purchased something thinking you had bought a... Read More
1. What supplements do you take?A multivitamin, Glucosamine-MSM-Chondroitin, Odorless Garlic,... Read More
In September 2004 Orange County, California published an article "OC... Read More
Are the new Argireline Wrinkle Relaxing Creams as effective as... Read More
There are two basic types of constipation - organic and... Read More
Most people believe that they are reasonably healthy. Exercise, having... Read More
last minute cleaning help Highland Park ..Nitric oxide is a free form gas produced by the... Read More
Beta-Glucan is an extremely potent, immune activating substance taken from... Read More
Turmeric, in all honesty is not a vitamin, but it... Read More
Supplementing with relatively small amounts of riboflavin (vitamin B2) may... Read More
Nutrients form the basis for your body, emotional and spiritual... Read More
You read about a supplement that allegedly "Boosts your mood... Read More
Since ancient time bee pollen has been considered as an... Read More
L-tyrosine is a protein that the body produces from phenylamine,... Read More
Free radicals and oxyradicals play an important role in the... Read More
When it comes to personalized weight loss programs and their... Read More
Lipovarin ReviewSince the ban on ephedra based products in April... Read More
Biological oxidation involves transferring electrons from one oxygen molecule to... Read More
Is there an alternative to statin drugs such as Lipitor... Read More
PART TWOFor those of you that read my previous article... Read More
The food is the raw material for the body. Minerals... Read More
Since the release of a book called" beat chronic fatigue... Read More
Zma is a unique combination of vitamins and minerals that... Read More
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body... Read More
Fetuses and infants simply must get enough omega-3 oils for... Read More
Hormones are chemical messengers made up of amino acids and... Read More
Bovine Colostrum is the form of "milk" taken from dairy... Read More
Recently the news carried the story that a researcher had... Read More
The benefits of whey protein are so numerous and apply... Read More
If you're smart, you should not only be focused on... Read More
Bodybuilding supplements generally fall under the classification of dietary supplements,... Read More
Nutritional Supplements |