Greetings,
Someone asked Pablo Casals, the great master of the cello, why he continued (in his late 80's) practicing three hours a day. And he said, "I'm starting to notice some improvement," which I think is a wonderfully slick way of putting it. And it's true. You do it for the joy and as you see yourself get a little better, a little sharper, a little more acute, it gives great pleasure and you seek that. It's like a plant whose leaves grow toward the sun. You go in the direction of something that's powerfully rewarding.
-- George Carlin
This exemplifies the characteristics of applied kinesiologists always searching for a better way to improve examination, treatment, and education of patients.
The ability to investigate all three sides of the triad of health is one of the strong points of applied kinesiology. The chemical side of health is progressively being adversely affected by toxins, medications, change in the food supply, and food choices. This issue of the newsletter introduces two new brochures to help educate patients about carbohydrates.
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Dave Walther, D.C., DIBAK
| Blood Sugar - Its Highs and Lows |
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The increasing use of sugar and refined carbohydrates is causing a rapid increase of metabolic syndrome. The combination of insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, low HDL and high LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, and proinflammatory conditions of the blood vessels develop for many years before leading to type II diabetes and heart attacks. It is estimated that over 50 million Americans have metabolic syndrome, and the number is growing.
The pattern that causes metabolic syndrome develops at an early age. I was in the grocery store check-out lane watching a mother give a three-year- old a bottle of soda pop and thinking what a way to establish health! I didn't interfere but think I should have.
We are fortunate to have the ability to educate our patients about lifestyles. The precursor of metabolic syndrome is dietary, and many go through a period of low blood sugar or sugar handling stress that sets the stage for the sequel of metabolic syndrome.
The brochure discusses how the body regulates blood sugar. Hypoglycemia, hyperinsulinism, and malabsorption are discussed. Finally, diet as the problem and metabolic syndrome round out the subject. The brochure ends with the statement,"Some say the cause of increased metabolic syndrome and type II diabetes is unknown, but your applied kinesiologist knows why and can help you avoid these conditions or treat them if they are already present."
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| Food Choices - Carbohydrates |
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In the past I have addressed hypoglycemia and sugar-handling problems with two or three brochures, (1) Hypoglycemia and Sugar-handling Stress, (2) Diet for Hypoglycemia and Sugar-handling Stress, and (3) Adrenal Stress Disorder (if it is an issue).
Here is a different approach. The two brochures discussed in this newsletter are directed toward teaching the patient (and associated family and friends) the role of carbohydrates in current and future health. Most people are unaware of how much foods are adulterated with additives such as high fructose corn syrup and neurotoxins and the acumulative damage that is done to the body.
Generally the most important people to educate are the young people.
Most young people are oblivious to the fact that what they consume now is setting the stage for health patterns later in life. It is paramount that they learn NOW is the time to correct dietary problems and it is never too late. Degenerative disease and life-threatening conditions develop for many years before they cause symptoms.
The brochure explains to the patient the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are of high and low fiber and how processing strips the fiber and most of the nutrition from the food. Because of food processing and food choices, sugar consumption has risen from 5 - 8 lbs of sugar yearly in the early 1900s to 2-3 lbs per week today. In the early 1900s cardiovascular disease and cancer were rare.
Sugar handling stress leads to metabolic syndrome. The cluster of resulting conditions is listed.
Insulin resistance
Abdominal fat
High triglycerides
High LDL and low HDL cholesterol
Blood vessel pro-inflammatory state
Elevated blood pressure
It is estimated that 20-30 percent of American adults have metabolic syndrome.
There is a short discussion about carbohydrates being digested in an alkaline environment and proteins in an acid environment. It is best to not mix protein and carbohydrates at a meal so each is digested in the ideal environment.
The position taken in this brochure is that sugar substitutes should be completely avoided because all have harmful effects with the exception of stevia. Even stevia should be avoided because it prolongs the desire for an acquired taste.
In general guidelines, it is noted that studies have shown that eating fast food twice a week doubles the chance of getting insulin resistance.
Foods to avoid and better foods are listed as examples of the principles presented in the brochure
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Food supply & food choices |
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This month's articles are directed toward educating patients about how their bodies regulate blood sugar. Poor food choices are the first steps to eventually developing insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.
At the bottom of this newsletter is a link to forward this information to an applied kinesiologist that you think might like to subscribe. The news letter is only sent to doctors licensed as primary providers and students leading to a degree. |
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