An aspirin a day to improve your health? A recent study indicates that an aspirin-a-day may do a lot more damage to your health than just stomach problems. The American Association for Cancer Research in Phoenix, Arizona presented a study in October, 2003. The study indicated that people who take an aspirin-a-day may risk pancreatic cancer!
They studied 88,000 women who took aspirin for a long period of time. Women who took two or more aspirin a week had an increase risk for pancreatic cancer by a whopping 58% and the women who took 14 or more aspirin a week increased their risk of pancreatic cancer by an amazing 86%!
Why would someone take an aspirin-a-day? We are made to believe that an aspirin-a-day will reduce our risk of heart disease. We may reduce our risk of heart attacks but we increase our risk for other diseases such as: stomach problems, kidney problems, stops your blood from clotting correctly and even pancreatic cancer.
According to recent studies, research shows that aspirin might cause as many problems as it's supposed to prevent. The HeartCenter online recommends not taking an aspirin if you have high blood pressure. Another recently discovered aspirin side effect is aspirin-induced asthma, which could effect up to 21% of all those who regularly take it or other NSAIDs. This discovery was based on 66 medical papers dating back to 1964. According to a new study in the British Medical Journal, many people who regularly take aspirin still suffer from heart problems, giving birth to a new condition: aspirin resistance. Doesn’t it make better sense to reduce your risk of heart disease by adopting a wellness lifestyle? With a healthy lifestyle there are no risks of side effects.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Sex, lies, and your genes
Many things can interfere with a healthy love life. In particular, poor lifestyle choices are a common cause of such conditions as erectile dysfunction, prostate issues and even low back pain.
Take for instance, prostate issues. We now know that much of the genetic issues with prostate health is really a factor of lifestyle. A recent study looked at a group of men who had non-invasive prostate cancer. These men wanted to pursue a more natural approach to treatment and so were placed into a designed study. They were all subjected to a series of prostate tissue biopsies prior to treatment. In most of the individuals, the genes commonly associated with prostate cancer were turned "on."
Next, this group underwent a lifestyle modification program for several months. It included daily meditation, dietary changes including increased fruits and vegetables with lean meat and soy supplements, and exercise. Follow-up testing showed dramatic changes. In particular, the post-study biopsies showed that the cancer genes had all been turned "off."
Dean Ornish, MD, who spearheaded the study stated that , "We found that simple changes have a powerful impact on gene expression." The participants also experienced statistically significant improvements in weight, abdominal obesity, blood pressure, and blood lipid levels.
The researchers concluded that:"Intensive nutrition and lifestyle changes may modulate gene expression in the prostate," adding that:"Understanding the prostate molecular response to comprehensive lifestyle changes may strengthen efforts to develop effective prevention and treatment."
What does this mean to you? You are not just a result of static gene expression. Your lifestyle can dramatically alter your genetic expression for good or bad. This is a hot new research topic called epigenetics. Watch for a new blog on this topic soon.
Take for instance, prostate issues. We now know that much of the genetic issues with prostate health is really a factor of lifestyle. A recent study looked at a group of men who had non-invasive prostate cancer. These men wanted to pursue a more natural approach to treatment and so were placed into a designed study. They were all subjected to a series of prostate tissue biopsies prior to treatment. In most of the individuals, the genes commonly associated with prostate cancer were turned "on."
Next, this group underwent a lifestyle modification program for several months. It included daily meditation, dietary changes including increased fruits and vegetables with lean meat and soy supplements, and exercise. Follow-up testing showed dramatic changes. In particular, the post-study biopsies showed that the cancer genes had all been turned "off."
Dean Ornish, MD, who spearheaded the study stated that , "We found that simple changes have a powerful impact on gene expression." The participants also experienced statistically significant improvements in weight, abdominal obesity, blood pressure, and blood lipid levels.
The researchers concluded that:"Intensive nutrition and lifestyle changes may modulate gene expression in the prostate," adding that:"Understanding the prostate molecular response to comprehensive lifestyle changes may strengthen efforts to develop effective prevention and treatment."
What does this mean to you? You are not just a result of static gene expression. Your lifestyle can dramatically alter your genetic expression for good or bad. This is a hot new research topic called epigenetics. Watch for a new blog on this topic soon.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Chiropractic Care Helps Child With Headaches, Chronic Ear and Sinus Infections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dr Greg Haitz, D.C.
2 Pages 1133 Patterson Rd #3
Grand Junction, CO 81506
970-243-1388
drgreghaitz@msn.com
Eight-year old got no relief from drugs or surgery
Chiropractic Care Helps Child With Headaches,
Chronic Ear and Sinus Infections
(4/10/2009, Grand Junction). An article published in Proceedings, a respected journal of the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics of the International Chiropractors Association, reports the case study of an eight-year old female patient suffering from recurring headaches and chronic ear and sinus infections. The child had been through repeated rounds of antibiotic treatments and sinus surgery. Even the extreme procedure of two tympanectomy surgeries to one of the child’s eardrums failed to alleviate her condition.
“Children are often plagued with sinus and ear conditions,” said Grand Junction-based Dr. Greg Haitz, D.C. “This case study illustrates that when medical treatment fails to bring about the desired results, chiropractic care may be an effective alternative. It is a non-invasive approach.”
In the case of this 8-year old, the parents had taken their child to several medical practitioners, but symptoms persisted. The child’s regular pediatrician was about to recommend another tympanectomy and a continued regimen of antibiotics. Before following that recommendation, the parents took their daughter to a chiropractor.
The examining chiropractor found the existence of a subluxation in the child’s upper cervical area and, using sEMG scanning technology, evidence of muscle hypertonicity, or tightness, in both the cervical and thoracic areas.
“A subluxation is a distortion of the spine that disturbs normal nervous system function,” said Dr. Haitz. “Many chiropractors, including myself, have technology that allows them to conduct Surface Electromyography (sEMG) tests to assist in locating where such conditions exist.”
The patient underwent chiropractic care, including spinal adjustments. After one month of such care, child and parents noted an absence of headaches, and sinus and ear pain had also decreased markedly. As a result, the planned third ear surgery was canceled. The patient’s sEMG scans showed improvement, but chiropractic care was continued. After four months, the patient reported that headaches had ceased and that ear and sinus infections were absent. Her sEMG scans and x-rays were at, or near, normal.
“This is just one case study,” explained Dr. Haitz, and more studies are needed before any absolute conclusions can be drawn.”
Dr. Haitz's chiropractic practice features the Insight Subluxation Station. This technology is certified by the Space Foundation, which was co-founded by NASA, and is used by 8,000 chiropractors worldwide to measure nervous system health and performance.
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Editor’s note:
Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. Haitz, whose office is located at 1133 Patterson Road #3, Grand Junction, CO (telephone 970-243-1388).
2 Pages 1133 Patterson Rd #3
Grand Junction, CO 81506
970-243-1388
drgreghaitz@msn.com
Eight-year old got no relief from drugs or surgery
Chiropractic Care Helps Child With Headaches,
Chronic Ear and Sinus Infections
(4/10/2009, Grand Junction). An article published in Proceedings, a respected journal of the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics of the International Chiropractors Association, reports the case study of an eight-year old female patient suffering from recurring headaches and chronic ear and sinus infections. The child had been through repeated rounds of antibiotic treatments and sinus surgery. Even the extreme procedure of two tympanectomy surgeries to one of the child’s eardrums failed to alleviate her condition.
“Children are often plagued with sinus and ear conditions,” said Grand Junction-based Dr. Greg Haitz, D.C. “This case study illustrates that when medical treatment fails to bring about the desired results, chiropractic care may be an effective alternative. It is a non-invasive approach.”
In the case of this 8-year old, the parents had taken their child to several medical practitioners, but symptoms persisted. The child’s regular pediatrician was about to recommend another tympanectomy and a continued regimen of antibiotics. Before following that recommendation, the parents took their daughter to a chiropractor.
The examining chiropractor found the existence of a subluxation in the child’s upper cervical area and, using sEMG scanning technology, evidence of muscle hypertonicity, or tightness, in both the cervical and thoracic areas.
“A subluxation is a distortion of the spine that disturbs normal nervous system function,” said Dr. Haitz. “Many chiropractors, including myself, have technology that allows them to conduct Surface Electromyography (sEMG) tests to assist in locating where such conditions exist.”
The patient underwent chiropractic care, including spinal adjustments. After one month of such care, child and parents noted an absence of headaches, and sinus and ear pain had also decreased markedly. As a result, the planned third ear surgery was canceled. The patient’s sEMG scans showed improvement, but chiropractic care was continued. After four months, the patient reported that headaches had ceased and that ear and sinus infections were absent. Her sEMG scans and x-rays were at, or near, normal.
“This is just one case study,” explained Dr. Haitz, and more studies are needed before any absolute conclusions can be drawn.”
Dr. Haitz's chiropractic practice features the Insight Subluxation Station. This technology is certified by the Space Foundation, which was co-founded by NASA, and is used by 8,000 chiropractors worldwide to measure nervous system health and performance.
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Editor’s note:
Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. Haitz, whose office is located at 1133 Patterson Road #3, Grand Junction, CO (telephone 970-243-1388).
How can chiropractic help with Ear aches? visit our website for more info
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Socialized Medicine
My health insurance rate just went up. Why? Because the company we use was forced by the current health care reform to open their underwriting to accept more high risk clients. In other words, they now must insure unhealthy and/or potentially unhealthy individual which raises this company's medical care payouts. In essence, I now pay to cover the health care costs of others who have chosen to live unhealthy lives. I don't expect anyone else to take care of my health for me. It is my responsibility alone. Esp. when it comes to my lifestyle and lifestyle related disease (which is the leading cause of the top 4 killers in America: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke). Is this fair? No, it is socialized medicine. If Americans lived a healthier lifestyle this wouldn't be such a big deal. But we are a VERY unhealthy country!
In 2008, health care spending in the United States reached $2.4 trillion, and was projected to reach $3.1 trillion in 2012. (Keehan, S. et al. “Health Spending Projections Through 2017, Health Affairs Web Exclusive W146: 21 February 2008.)
Health care spending is projected to reach $4.3 trillion by 2016. (Keehan, S. et al. “Health Spending Projections Through 2017, Health Affairs Web Exclusive W146: 21 February 2008.)
Health care spending is 4.3 times the amount spent on national defense. (California Health Care Foundation. Health Care Costs 101 -- 2005. 02 March 2005)
In 2008, the United States will spend 17 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on health care. It is projected that the percentage will reach 20 percent by 2017. (Keehan, S. et al. “Health Spending Projections Through 2017, Health Affairs Web Exclusive W146: 21 February 2008.)
Although nearly 46 million Americans are uninsured, the United States spends more on health care than other industrialized nations, and those countries provide health insurance to all their citizens.
Health care spending accounted for 10.9 percent of the GDP in Switzerland, 10.7 percent in Germany, 9.7 percent in Canada and 9.5 percent in France, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
We know that we are over-utilizing many health care services such as CT, and MRI. We also love our RX drugs. We consume more RX drugs and receive more surgical interventions than ever before in our countries history, but we are sicker than ever.
What does this all lead us to believe? We have very unhealthy lifestyle compared to other industrialized countries. What lifestyle choices are we talking about? It all about what we Americans eat, how we think, and our level of physical activity. I don't want us to be Europe. I love American. But McDonald's, Crispy Cream and Starbucks shouldn't be a staple.
More to come soon . . . We need to Create Wellness
In 2008, health care spending in the United States reached $2.4 trillion, and was projected to reach $3.1 trillion in 2012. (Keehan, S. et al. “Health Spending Projections Through 2017, Health Affairs Web Exclusive W146: 21 February 2008.)
Health care spending is projected to reach $4.3 trillion by 2016. (Keehan, S. et al. “Health Spending Projections Through 2017, Health Affairs Web Exclusive W146: 21 February 2008.)
Health care spending is 4.3 times the amount spent on national defense. (California Health Care Foundation. Health Care Costs 101 -- 2005. 02 March 2005)
In 2008, the United States will spend 17 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on health care. It is projected that the percentage will reach 20 percent by 2017. (Keehan, S. et al. “Health Spending Projections Through 2017, Health Affairs Web Exclusive W146: 21 February 2008.)
Although nearly 46 million Americans are uninsured, the United States spends more on health care than other industrialized nations, and those countries provide health insurance to all their citizens.
Health care spending accounted for 10.9 percent of the GDP in Switzerland, 10.7 percent in Germany, 9.7 percent in Canada and 9.5 percent in France, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
We know that we are over-utilizing many health care services such as CT, and MRI. We also love our RX drugs. We consume more RX drugs and receive more surgical interventions than ever before in our countries history, but we are sicker than ever.
What does this all lead us to believe? We have very unhealthy lifestyle compared to other industrialized countries. What lifestyle choices are we talking about? It all about what we Americans eat, how we think, and our level of physical activity. I don't want us to be Europe. I love American. But McDonald's, Crispy Cream and Starbucks shouldn't be a staple.
More to come soon . . . We need to Create Wellness
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