Archive for August, 2009

A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down so says the movie, but according to researchers Americans alone are swallowing around 22 teaspoons of sugar each and every day without taking “medicine” to help it go down! This in turn is causing a progressive spike in the amount of individuals clinically being considered to be obese. This information was recently released by the American Heart Association stating that it’s time to cut way back on our daily intake of sugar for our hearts health and our overall health and well-being.

 
The majority of that sugar being ingested is from soda and candy at an average of around 350 calories every day. According to many health care professionals, women should be getting no more than 6 tsp. a day or 100 calories of added sugar from sweeteners and syrups found in food before or after processing. For many men the recommended limit is 9 tsp. or 150 calories. Note: These guidelines do not apply to naturally occurring sugars found in fruit, vegetables and dairy products. Take a good hard look at your current diet researchers said, figure out where these extra sources of sugars are being added in and cut back on them for the health of your heart. To make it easier think of it this way, when you consume these extra and often excessive amounts of sugar you add calories which leads to weight gain as well as the displacement of essential nutrients that your body depends on. Average women typically only need around 1,800 calories a day, while men need around 2,200 daily to maintain sufficient intake of proper foods, nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

Dr. Boomer

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There is no denying that what people eat daily, especially in America, is adding pounds upon pounds to the increase of Obesity worldwide. One of the major downfalls to obesity is not only the negative impact excess weight has on ones health, but the advanced decline of individuals libido. 

There is hope out there though people! With simple changes to your diet, you will be able to revitalize your relationship in the bedroom and noticeably improve your health!
 

FOODS FOR THE HORMONE RUSH
1-OZ DARK CHOCOLATE

Chocolate is full of anandamide and phenylethylamine, two compounds that cause the body to release the same feel-good endorphins triggered by sex and physical exertion. Cocoa also contains methylxanthines, which make skin sensitive to every touch. Aim for dark chocolate, which packs more cocoa punch than lighter milk chocolates, but keep portions small people!

AVOID WHITE CHOCOLATE
White chocolate isn’t technically chocolate, since it doesn’t contain any actual cocoa, which means you will find no heightened skin sensitivity, or rush of the feel-good hormone serotonin.

FOODS FOR ENERGY 
6-OZ SIRLOIN STEAK
Protein has been shown to naturally boost levels of dopamine and nor epinephrine, two chemicals in the brain that heighten the bodies sensitivity level during sex. Your steak is also packed with zinc which is a mineral that boosts libido by reducing production of a hormone called prolactin, which may interfere with physical and sexual based arousal.
AVOID ENERGY DRINKS
While the caffeine and sky-high sugar content will initially leave you bursting with energy at the seams, you’re setting yourself up for a major crash. Additionally, scientists found that maintaining a diet high in sugar can temporarily lower your testosterone levels, which in turn can deplete your sex drive. The more testosterone you have, the higher your arousal levels. Too much sugar sends your natural testosterone production into hibernation and your libido along with it.

FOODS FOR POWER
½ CUP VANILLA ICE CREAM     

Ice cream has high levels of calcium and phosphorus, two minerals that build your muscles energy reserves and boost your libido! All that calcium can also make you more sexually charged, since the muscles that control sexual response need calcium in order to contract properly.

AVOID TOMATOES
They’re great for you in other ways, but tomatoes lycopene and phytofluene can decrease your testosterone levels. The effect isn’t dramatic, but you may be better off skipping the marinara sauce if you want to get saucy.

 
FOODS FOR PERFORMANCE        

1/2 CUP BLUEBERRIES  

 Forget about Viagra. Mother Nature’s original blue potency pills may do even more for you than that stuff! Blueberries are high in soluble fiber, which helps remove excess cholesterol from the blood before it is absorbed and deposited on your artery walls. Blueberries also relax the blood vessels and improve your blood flow, especially “down there”. For maximum potency and performance, eat a serving of blueberries at least three or four times a week.
 

AVOID SODA
Carbonated soft drinks will literally drain your sex drive reserves. Too much sugar will lead to un-necessary spikes and crashes in your blood glucose, ultimately drying your testosterone levels and your libido too!
Try these tricks of the trade to boost your libido naturally, and enjoy the time you spend behind closed doors more than ever!

Dr. Boomer

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New research has shown that almost all beverages hydrate the body.  There’s no more talk about caffeine or alcohol dehydrating us.  There are definitely “better” drinks to choose for hydration, but, basically, all drinks will hydrate.  A study was done measuring urine output from the intake of a variety of drinks, and none of them showed a negative effect on urine output.  All the subjects measured (urinated) statistically the same.  Although, some “better” choices for cell hydration and overall health are water, milk, and natural juice.  The least amount of chemicals, toxins, sugars, caffeine, and tannins the better for cleansing and hydrating body cells.  Since the body would literally die without water, make sure you give it some pure, natural, untampered with water daily!

Julie Riggs MED RD LD

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Ingredients:
1/3 cup low-fat sour cream
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 bunch cilantro
¾ tsp. Salt
¼ cup canola oil
½ cup cornmeal
1 ½ lbs. fish, cut into 1” strips
10 6” soft corn tortillas, warmed according to package directions
1 avocado, peeled and cut into wedges
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups finely shredded red cabbage

In a food processor, puree the sour cream, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.  Set aside.  Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.  While the oil heats, spread the cornmeal on a plate.  Pat the fish in the cornmeal to coat on all sides.  Fry in the oil until the cornmeal is lightly browned, 1-2 minutes per side.  Remove and drain on paper towels.

To assemble the tacos, top each tortilla with fish, cilantro sauce, avocado, tomato, red onion, and cabbage, then fold in half.  Makes 10 tacos.

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Ingredients:

1 can of pumpkin
1 small pkg of vanilla instant pudding
¾ cup of milk
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups of Cool Whip

Directions:

Mix cinnamon, pudding powder, and pumpkin with a whisk or beater.

Pour in milk and mix.

Fold cool whip into mixture.

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A recent study of 14 women whom were asked to record their daily hair loss and combing habits, were asked about the quality of their hair, and how much they believed had been lost after the study had ended. Shocking results showed that those women who combed their hair more were losing more hair at a faster rate than the women who did not comb their hair as frequently, the research found. One of the lead researchers noted that the women who combed their hair up to twice a day lost almost three times more hair than the women who only combed once daily. Several researchers mentioned how shocked they were by the outcome and results, because in many medical outlets the comb is considered a technical tool that helps improve blood circulation and reduce hair loss, not contribute to hair loss! So put the brush down and put that comb away, studies have now shown that excessive combing, more than once a day is leading to hair loss.

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Blocked arteries, hardening of the arteries, clogged arteries, and any other terminology you may use is all common language for the medical terms atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis.  Both mean hardening of the arteries; one just encompasses the other.  Arteriosclerosis is a general term for any hardening/loss of elasticity of the arteries.  Atherosclerosis is the hardening of the arteries caused by a specific plaque (ie. cholesterol or triglycerides).  So, atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis.  All of this seems rather complicated, but the bottom line is, whichever “sclerosis” you are talking about, having either one isn’t a good thing.  Both cause clots to form in the arteries, build-up and fatty residue sticking to the walls as well; leading to coronary artery disease, further leading to stroke or even myocardial infarction, a heart attack.  A hospital run is inevitable if you do not control this life threatening disease.

This complex, silent disease may not show itself for years, even decades.  It usually begins in adolescence, remains asymptomatic, taking years to become detectable.  The plaque build-up, artery damage, and ultimately the narrowing of the arteries from all these years of damage can show some signs, if the person is willing to test for it.  A cardiac stress test is non-invasive and can detect blood flow limitations, which would give reason to do further testing.  Some patients, once diagnosed, usually report having severe headaches and numbness, not thinking they were related to any blockage at the time. 
Some causes of atherosclerosis are controllable and some are not.  Some of the controllable causes are:

Diet

Lifestyle (sedentary vs. active)

Stress or depression

High Cholesterol and/or Triglycerides

High Blood Pressure  (increases risk up to 60%)

Cigarette Smoking  (can increase risk up to 200%)

Obesity (particularly central obesity, or abdominal obesity)

Some of the uncontrollable causes are:

Advanced age

Male sex

Familial Link–Having a close relative that has had some complication of atherosclerosis (coronary    heart disease or stroke)

So, to combat this deadly disease, your doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes and/or medication.  These may include eating a healthy diet, implementing some form of physical activity, and weight management. 

1. In more detail, you should limit your saturated fats to less that 7% of your daily intake, and your overall fat intake should be around 25%.  The fat source should come from mono- and poly-unsaturated sources, including omega-3 fatty acids.  Some food sources that have omega-3’s are salmon, tuna, and mackerel.  Your fiber intake should be at least 25 g a day, and you should have less than 200 mg a day of cholesterol.  To do this, increase your vegetable, fruit, legume and whole grain intake.  You will not only increase your fiber intake, but also lower cholesterol as well.  Lastly, you should limit your alcohol and sodium (salt) intake at all times.  Too much alcohol raises your blood pressure and triglycerides; and too much sodium raises blood pressure as well. 

2. Maintain a healthy weight by increasing exercise.  Cardiovascular and strength training are a must when implementing an exercise program.  Both burn calories/fat and add lean tissue.  It also increases the “good” cholesterol (HDL) that will help to clean out the arteries of the plaque and fatty deposits.

3. QUIT SMOKING!!  Need I say more?

4. Reduce your stress in healthy ways.  Don’t do it by eating, drinking or smoking.  Use exercise, breathing, reading, or any other way that is relaxing to you to de-stress yourself.

In conclusion, most of the causes for atherosclerosis, or blocked arteries, are preventable. Having the knowledge and the ability to prevent a catastrophic event from ruining or ending your life is powerful.  Take control of your destiny, and do something to stop this silent killer from sneaking up on you.

Julie Riggs, MED RD LD

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Arthritis affects the joints, which is were two bones meet.  The joints are meant to cushion the hard bone.  In osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, there is a deterioration of the cushioning cartilage with loss of joint function and pain.  Another form of arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis.  It is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints.  Both affect people over 65 years of age, and the latter mostly affects women.  The most popular treatment on the market today is glucosamine.  It is usually combined with chondroitin.  A daily treatment is recommended and should be maintained for life.  This combo treatment is recommended not only for the elderly, but for young and middle age people as well, for prevention of the disease.  Omega 3 fatty acids are also great for treatment and prevention. 

 Osteoporosis is the result of the deterioration of bone mass.  This sign of aging is one that can go unnoticed and undiagnosed until it is too late.  The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis is best achieved through dietary supplementation, using calcium and vitamin D.  Your skeletal system keeps you functioning and mobile.  Take care if it, do all you can to prevent bone loss, and maintain your independent life!

Dr. Boomer

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Besides eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise, there are specific foods, drinks, and supplements you should consume and specific exercises you should do to target the bones.  Foods/drinks that are rich in calcium and Vitamin D are huge bone density boosters.  The calcium actually builds the bone matrix, while the Vitamin D allows the body to absorb (use) the calcium, both being VERY important players in building strong bones.  Calcium rich foods are milk, yogurt, cheese, soybeans, tofu, some beans, almonds, and calcium fortified orange juice and cereal.  Some veggies such as spinach, kale, collards, broccoli, prunes, oranges, and raisins have small amounts of calcium.  Sources of Vitamin D are sunlight (obviously exposure alone is all I’m referring to), fortified milk, and oily fish, such as salmon.  Suggested intakes for both of these nutrients are: Calcium—800 to 1200 mg daily(increasing with age), and Vitamin D—400 to 1000 IU daily (increasing with age). There are also great supplements available if you are not able to consume adequate amounts of the food sources.  Check the manufacturer and find a reliable, quality brand.

 That being said, food, drinks, and supplements alone will not strengthen and maintain bone strength.  Certain types of exercises are key to bone health also.  They are resistance exercises, and low-impact, weight-bearing exercises.  Resistance exercises include using machines and free weights, such as those at a fitness facility; and the latter could be walking, stair climbing, step aerobics, and any class including dancing or low-impact movements.  The exercise should be done three to five days a week and for at least 30 minutes.

 Always remember, building strong, healthy bones starts early in life when it’s the last thing you are thinking you need to do.  Maintaining them is vital as you age.  Your skeletal system is your freedom in old age.  Having osteoporosis or breaking a hip from a fall can be a detriment to an elderly person.  Take care of your bones, you only get one set!

Julie Riggs MED RD LD

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Orange juice made from frozen concentrate can contain more than twice as much of the disease-fighting antioxidant Vitamin C than the ready to drink kind. Researchers say that processing and packaging of the not from concentrate juices may help contribute to the degradation of vitamin C. So go ahead and hurry off to the grocery for a quick and simple frozen snack and treat yourself to a little Vitamin C loving!

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