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Shoulder motion
after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient's opposite shoulder, according to
Henry Ford Hospital researchers.
In
the study, researchers used X-rays providing a 3D view of motion of the arm bone in relation to the shoulder blade, to compared
motion in the shoulders of 14 patients who had arthroscopic surgical repair of tendon tears and no symptoms in their other
shoulders.
Although patient pain was reduced after
surgery, which lead to greater patient "satisfaction", the follow-up studies demonstrate that shoulder strength
and dynamic joint stability are generally not fully restored in all patients. This can be devastating to a pro or Olympic athlete - and certainly not something
anyone should have to deal with if it can be prevented.
In other words, PREVENTION of this common injury with PRISTINE FORM and TECHNIQUE is the best way to ensure our athletes
will have a lifetime of fitness and function, witout having to have surgery because of doing pushups on an unstable surface
(THE MANY FADS THAT ARE BEING PUSHED TODAY) or some similar danger. The kind of form we teach in our Fitness Design
Expert workshops and more. According
to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, rotator cuff tears are a common cause of pain and disability among adults,
especially among those over age 40. The rotator cuff is comprised of four muscles and several tendons that create a covering
around the top of the upper arm bone. The rotator cuff holds the bone in and enables the arm to rotate.
The rotator cuff can be torn from a single injury but most tears result from
overuse of the muscles and tendons over years. Those at especially high risk are those who engage in repetitive overhead motions.
Common treatments include anti-inflammatory medication, steroid injections, physical therapy and surgery.
Drinking 2 or more soft drinks per WEEK may
tremendously increase risk of Pancreatic Cancer Drinking
two or more soft drinks per WEEK increased the risk of pancreatic cancer by nearly DOUBLE compared to individuals who did
not consume soft drinks, according to a report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American
Association for Cancer Research.
Although it is relatively rare, pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly, and
only 5 percent of people who are diagnosed are alive five years later.
Researchers behind this study have offered
that the high levels of sugar in soft drinks may be increasing the level of insulin in the body, which we think contributes
to pancreatic cancer cell growth. We know too much
sugar (the traditional western diet) has multiple damaging side effects, but this is a powerful finding, with a tragic ending
to drinking "soft drinks" - which also include the so called "power" or "energy" drinks, which
are full of sugar.
Over 1/3 of Fitness Related Injuries
occur
on the...
TREADMILL!
An analysis of federal statistics demonstrates that TREADMILLS are the cause of more than 1/3 of injuries
that send people who exercise to the hospital!
Overall, about 50,000 people a year end up in emergency rooms due to a mishap with exercise
equipment, the commission estimates. The Commission
collected information from 100 hospitals in the country. Treadmill injuries were number one by far, followed by jumping
rope, free weights being dropped on fingers and toes. Although not
an exercise, previous studies found that slips and falls because of wet floors in the locker room were also high on the list
of injuries occuring in Gyms.
6 Plants / Foods that inhibit
inflammation and mimic "resveratrol" - the anti-aging powerhouse Dr. Jack Barnathan Jan 20, 2010
 Researchers in the January Journal
of Lipid Research give us an understanding of many botanical oils, and how they seem to have "anti-inflammatory"
qualities."Resveratrol",
found in grapes, dark berries and wine, has been touted over the past few years for it's anti-aging qualities, protecting
the body from the impact of aging. As we have shared in this Newsletter,
there are MANY foods with similar qualities, and we should not fixate upon only one.
I am particularly concerned with some thinking drinking wine is the only way to prevent aging. A wonderful excuse for
drinking more wine, which for some can be quite a problem. We should be more sensitive to this, and share other findings
that can make our meal choices a powerful one. The researchers
mentioned above have found that six essential oils from thyme, clove, rose, eucalyptus, fennel
and bergamot can suppress inflammatory enzymes, in a role very close to that played by resveratrol. They have even been able to isolate the exact compound that is responsible. All the above have been used for ages as a component of home remedies based upon
aromatherapy and even anti-bacterial properties. But now we understand more, and why. Share this with those you serve today as a way to make them more respectful of the power inherit within
nature's own abilities to make us well and whole. À votre)
santé!
9
Foods to Prevent Flu + boost your immune function all year round! (The Ones you Didn't Expect!)
Jan 11, 2010
I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that the “flu season” officially starts Jan 2.
I’ve wondered...is it that mysterious
flu bugs fly across the world and decide to land in our back yard on this day? No, more likely it’s because of
all the indulgence in less nutritious foods (what is that fruit cake made of anyway?), alcohol, lack of sleep, stress… And then we are surprised that when our immune system has been under such a self created stress, it give into colds
and flu.
(Have they created a "vaccine" to prevent us from getting sick as a result
of our own behavior and food / alchohol / lack of sleep choices?)
If your body is strong it will deal
with the “bugs” out there. They’ll never have a chance to get “in” with a strong immune
system protecting you. It's a remarkable system, if we give it a chance to do it's job.
I once heard a specialist in the growing field
of nutritional immunology describe it best: To create immune cells to fight off a specific infection the body has to
rapidly draw nutrients from the bloodstream. If your not eating the right variety of foods, the raw material for the
immune response won’t be there!
Here
are a list of 9 SuperFoods that strengthen our immune function so we can enjoy life
and not be worrying about some sinister bug lurking about.
Please note our preferred delivery system for the anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals etc that I am about
to share is FOOD. Nothing will replace it. Vitamins are a wonderful general support for our system, but
without the real deal - the food itself, we cannot enjoy a vibrant life.
So in no particular order, here are the 9 "unique" Foods
to Prevent Flu, and boost your immune function all year round.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS:
Tasty seeds native to North America deliver in two tablespoons a third of your daily requirement of Vitamin
E. This vitamin helps you resist flu and upper respiratory infection by boosting production of T-cells, an immune cell
that fights infection.
ELDERBERRY:
Used
in Jams and even lemonades, this berry is packed with one of the most powerful antioxidants, quercetin, which possesses
both antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties. It is native to Europe, Asia and North American. My friends
from the Temecula Band of Luiseno Mission Indians* shared with me on a recent visit to their home how their ancestors held
Elderberry in such high esteem, the fruit was enjoyed for health and the seeds used for their ceremonial rattles. In
a new study published in the journal Phytochemistry, test-tube experiments found that compounds extracted from the herb attached
to H1N1 (swine flu) particles and stopped the virus from infecting host cells! Another study from Jerusalem’s
Hadassah University Hospital discovered that elderberry extract boosted production of cytokines (the proteins that jump start
your immune response). Elder flowers can also induce sweating, which may help reduce fever (often in a tea).
HONEY:
A new study from the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff,
has found that manuka honey (from flowering New Zealand manuka bush) may fight antibiotic resistant bugs. In the past
it was believed that honey soothed mild burns because of the sugar, but now it has been revealed that the honey robs bacteria
of proteins they need to grow. For sore throats a little honey with tea has always been what Mom has recommended.
Now we have the science to get excited about!
SHITAKE MUSHROOMS
Cultivated for more than 1,000 years in Shi trees in China, (only found in America the past 20 years where they
are grow on felled oak trees) these meaty, tender mushrooms have long served as both food and ancient medicine. They are loaded
with beta-glucans, which, unlike other immunity nutrients, beta-glucans don't create or regulate cells within your immune
system. Instead, they act as a kind of decoy, boosting your body's immune response! They “fake out” your
body into thinking it’s under attack, and responding with boosted immune function. In a 2004 animal study of swine
influenza virus, the group given beta-glucans before infection developed a much milder case of the flu than those untreated.
While the swine flu virus studied was not the same strain as the human H1N1 virus, the results show promise for beta-glucans'
ability to prevent and treat the flu. Other foods loaded with immune boosting beta-glucan are yeast, maitake mushrooms,
barley, and oats (particularly the bran).
GARLIC
When
I was a boy my Dad said Garlic prevented flu because if you ate enough of it you’d smell so bad no one would come close
enough to get you sick. Well, Dad’s joke aside, Garlic has cold busting powers and in 2001 a study of people who
took a garlic supplement daily from November to February were less likely to get colds. It has long been regarded as
one of the most potent flu fighters combating bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, thanks to the presence of Polysulfides,
a class of sulfur compound. Allicin lies dormant in a clove until cut, chewed or crushed so maximize it’s benefit
by eating raw, or mince a clove and let sit for a few minutes before cooking. We always suggest the real thing and not
a pill, and in the food you enjoy. I enjoy soups in the winter and one of my favorites is a big bowl of Vietnamese soup
called pho. Rice noodles, fresh herbs, garlic and spiced with hot peppers. It will spike your body temperature
and make it inhospitable for germs.
SWEET POTATOES
If you want a “side” with immune punch, sweet potato is one of the best. It is a bets-carotene
powerhouse! The lining of your lungs and digestive system -- the front lines of the infection war -- depend on this
antioxidant (which your body converts to vitamin A) to function properly. In addition, vitamin A protects the thymus gland,
the body's production site for T-cells in children. Roasted, pureed, or fried (as pictured here), there's no need to hold
back: For the most part, the body converts the amount of A it needs. Other foods that give you the beta-carotene benefit
are: carrots, spinach, kale, brussels sprouts, pumpkin, apricots, papaya, and mango.
BRAZIL NUTS
A single Brazil nut has 95 mcg of selenium, nearly double the amount
you need in a day. The body uses selenium to produce T-cells which attack bacteria and viruses. Studies also demonstrate
that this antioxidant also instigates the good bacteria in our intestines to attack bad bacteria and parasites like E.coli.
A small handful of nuts is all you need. Selenium also abundant in cod, tuna, oysters, crab, beef, chicken, turkey,
whole wheat flower and garlic.
KIWIS
Brown
and fuzzy on the outside, green and luscious on the inside, kiwifruit takes the prize for vitamin C. Considered the go-to
resource for staving off illness, C can help increase your resistance to disease and keeps your defenses strong. But
don’t close the barn door after the animals got out! You should have a diet rich in C in order to boost your immune
defense and strengthen the cartilage lining of the sinus. Studies show that taking large doses of C once a cold begins
does not shorten its length or severity, but a regular dose of 75 to 90 mg per day might. Vitamin C is easily damaged
by heat and water. Try to consume foods with high C content in their raw or barely cooked state. Even oranges
left out in the sun for a short period of time lost some of their vitamin C content! Other foods rich in C are papaya,
peppers, broccoli, brussels sprouts, citrus, strawberries, leafy greens, and cantaloupe
OYSTERS
I
think I truly discovered my ‘palate’ when enjoying for the first time a plate of all kinds of oysters in Boston
with NYS Ambassador Nicki Barton. I was shocked by how truly refreshing they were, and how each species had it’s
own unique taste. I’m not alone in my love of these bivalves. High in protein, iron, and calcium, and one
of the most environmentally friendly types of seafood you can buy, oysters also stand out when it comes to zinc. Six oysters
provide 32 mg of this essential mineral, four times the recommended daily amount. Zinc is so crucial that a deficiency in
this mineral causes your body to function as if it's older than it really is. A true anti-aging regimen - on a
plate. That’s the way all “supplementation” should be wrapped. In delicious food.
Zinc is in abundance in other foods such as beef, crab, pork, chicken, cashews,
beans, fortified cereals, and other grain products. What's truly amazing about these foods (and so many others) is that
we can get the best vitamins, in their most potent form (including the anti-oxidants and procyanadins that support our immune
system). No pill or potion can beat Mother Nature's "wrapper" and delivery system. It is my hope that
the above got you a little more excited about some foods you might not have expected as being such a remarkable support.
Indeed, à
votre santé! (to your health!) * Some Native People from the Americas prefer the term "Native American". My friends at the Pechanga
Commuinity have shared with me that they are comfortable with, and use the title "Indians." As a matter of
courtesy and sensitivity I made certain of this before adding it to our newsletter.
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