Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome

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Cholesterol - A Viewpoint

Cholesterol is a topic all over advertisements and products on the supermarket shelves. Many believe that eating cholesterol is bad. But, the liver actually manufactures 1000+ mg of cholesterol per day from other fats; cholesterol is a vital precursor to Vitamin D and sex hormones and some research suggests that cholesterol can act as an antioxidant when other antioxidants are not present. Cholesterol is vital to life.

We are all exposed to advertisements for lowering cholesterol. Quaker Oatmeal and Honey Nut Cheerios claim to lower cholesterol 4 points. Sounds good, but the margin of error for total cholesterol is 9%. Even with a cholesterol count of 200, it could be off by 18 points either direction - sounds like safe marketing!

The body is amazing at maintaining balance for purposes of survival. Notice that I stated survival and not health. Yes, your body wants to be healthy, but it wants to survive as well. At times, the body may raise cholesterol for the purpose of surviving. Instead of lowering the raised cholesterol level (symptom) artificially with medication, it is important to discover why the body is raising cholesterol and correct the cause. The correction is always something of the raw materials the body can deal with - nutrition, toxin reduction, exercise, and stress reduction. A complimentary therapy for these natural methods is Lipotrophic-Plus, a nutrition supplement to support healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

For some additional fun information, view research released this week on Vytorin and Zetia, the leading cholesterol lowering drugs that cost about $4/pill.

Organic Rebellion

Over the past century, the manner in which we grow and manufacture our food has changed dramatically. Farming has definitely made some remarkable improvements, but it may be time to start back at the basics. Our foods are now filled with sodium, trans fats, preservatives, and flavor enhancers! All of this provides a long shelf life and addictive flavors. Yet, all of this has been done for the benefit of food manufacturers and their profits. Your health is at risk!

The Organic Trade Association says it best with their creative video.
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Epigenetics

New research in epigenetics is proving very valuable - especially for health. For many decades, people were told that their health condition was "genetic". One was doomed for disease just because their parents or grandparents carried the trait.

All of that is changing! Epigenetics is a field of research that determines which genes are expressed in your genetic code. Every cell of your body has all the same genetic code, but the differences of each cell come from the genes that are expressed.

Current research demonstrates that one of the major factors that determines the genes that are expressed come from nutrition. What you eat is who you are or will become! The responsibility for health lies within each individual regardless of genetic coding.

For many decades, Applied Kinesiology has been based upon treating the individual for all causes of disease - chemical, mental, and structural - to provide optimal health and wellness. Discover better health, happiness, and wellness by discovering applied kinesiology and chiropractic!

Healthy Habits

It takes 21 days to form a habit, and just a few days to get rid of one. A habit is a pattern of behavior developed by frequent repetition. Habits can be good or bad. Healthy habits are ones that we should focus on each and every day.

Eating nutritious meals, daily exercise, brushing teeth, stretching, and obtaining adequate sleep are excellent healthy habits. They should become second nature - automatic. This takes time and dedication, but the long-term benefits are excellent.

To set a habit, make it a part of your thoughts and actions - your philosophy.

What's for lunch?

Daniel Harrburger, an 8th grade student from Boulder, Colorado recently made a documentary about school lunch nutrition. You may be surprised or even shocked by what he has to show you!

I would like to publically thank Daniel for taking a stand. I encourage all of you to take a stand as well.

Watch "Lunchtime", and then take action in your own home and community. Large changes in the community start with small changes in the home.