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By Dr. Michael
Seidman, M.D., F.A.C.S. Body Language
Vitamin Company |
Volume 2 - No. 1 January
2008 |
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Mediterranean Diet: Another
Way to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
Where are my keys? (…they were in your hand!) As we gain in years,
questions like these become all too common – and frustrating to live
with. Scarmeas et al has shown that in
a study of 194 patients with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) compared to 1790 non
demented subjects that adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with
a statistically lower rate of AD. In our last update we
mentioned that Dutch scientists have shown that something as simple as supplementing
with folic acid, a member of the B vitamin family, can help stave off typical
age related memory decline. Good food sources of folic
acid include brown rice, lentils, wheat germ and green leafy vegetables.
Since far too few people eat foods like these on a regular basis,
supplements, such as BLV Multivitamins, are a good way to insure adequate
supplies. There is compelling
evidence that nutrients such as Phosphatidylcholine and Phosphatidylserine
(ingredients in Body Language Vitamin Co Essential Oils formula) can have a
profound positive impact on all levels of cellular function and stability and
may assist in memory capacity Scarmeas N, Stern Y, Mayeus R et al JAMA 2006;63:1709-1719 Durga J, van Boxtel MP,
Schouten, E.G., et al. "Effect
of 3-year folic acid supplementation on cognitive function in older adults in
the FACIT trial: a randomized, double blind, controlled trial." Lancet
2007; 369: 208-216. Using Pedometers can help you lose weight and lower your Blood Pressure! Yes, it's that simple – you
can reduce your weight by using a pedometer. Investigators from Stanford
University have shown that pedometers can be a motivating tool to help us
increase our physical activity. In their review they found 26 studies with
2767 participants and showed that regular use of pedometers is associated
with significant increases in physical activity and significant decreases in
body mass index and blood pressure. What a wonderful non-invasive, non
pharmacologic method to help you achieve your new year goal of reduced body
weight
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Dr. Seidman’s new book – Save
Your Hearing Now: The Revolutionary Program That Can Prevent and May Even
Reverse Hearing Loss – is getting great reviews! Not only has he
appeared on "Good Morning America," but Dr. Seidman has also been
interviewed for O the Oprah magazine," the New York Times, Men’s Health
and other publications. Based on more than twenty years’ of research, the
program focuses on simple lifestyle changes and thoroughly researched
supplements that can impact hearing. If you or someone you know is
having trouble understanding daily conversations, has to turn up the
television to an uncomfortable level, or shows other signs of hearing loss,
Dr. Seidman’s program can help! An old Chinese proverb says: ”The inferior physician
treats the disease once it occurs. The mediocre physician prevents the
disease from coming back. The superior physician prevents the disease” |
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It’s all about the Omega’s: The Truth about the
importance of the Omega 3’s and 6’s For a long time, fat has been
considered the “bad guy” of the nutrition family. But that is not entirely
true. In fact a great deal of research has been done on essential fatty
acids. Essential fatty acids are
molecules that are required by our body to promote and maintain excellent
health. These essential fatty acids have been proven to be of benefit to
people with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, skin problems, and
infertility. Polyunsaturated fats
contain more than one unsaturated carbon resulting in many double bonds. Unlike saturated fats, which are solid,
polyunsaturated fats are mostly liquid at room temperatures. Do not be fooled by this, it does not mean
that all liquid fats are good for you, for example, coconut oil and palm oil
are saturated fats and are liquids at room temperature. Essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated
fatty acids. These are named essential
because they cannot be made within the body and have to be supplemented in
the diet. Essential fatty acids (EFA)
are distinguished chemically by the position of the first double bond. Omega 3 fatty acids have their first double
bond 3 carbons from the molecule’s acid tail; they include alpha linolenic
acid (ALA)- A great source is deep sea
fish. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are found
primarily in fish oils and marine micro algae. Deep-sea fish like Mackerel, Salmon, and
Sardines are rich in EPA and DHA, while Tuna and Sword Fish have lower
amounts of Omega 3’s). Fish oil
alternatives for EPA and DHA are flaxseed, perilla and black currant oil.
There has been some concern regarding the possibility of contamination of
fish with mercury, PCB’s and other toxins.
Fish oil must undergo a refining process to eliminate the heavy metals,
but the only way to remove the PCB’s is to subject the oil to molecular
distillation. It is important to be
sure that the fish oil that you consume has gone through these rigorous
purification processes. (Precisely
what we do for Body Language Vitamin Co Essential Oils formula). Omega 6 fatty
acids have their first double bond six carbons up from the tail; they include
linoleic acid (LA) which is abundant
in sunflower and corn oils; gamma linoleic acid (GLA) found primarily in
breast milk, in vegetable oils such as flaxseed, black currant, borage,
walnut, chestnut and soy and it is also found sparingly in oatmeal; and
arachidonic acid (AA) found in meat and eggs. While AA has some important
properties, it tends to favor the production of thromboxane A2 that can lead
to clotting. AA is also a key step in the inflammatory process, which can if
over promoted lead to heart disease, stroke, arthritis and premature
aging. The importance of essential
fatty acids also relates to their function in the body. The body is made up
of cells and a cell membrane’s fluidity and function is determined by the
fatty acids it incorporates. In the
absence of EFA, saturated fats predominate in the cell membrane, making it
hard for the membrane to regulate the materials passing in and out of the
cell. These unhealthy cell membranes
lose their ability to hold water, nutrients and electrolytes. This leads to
difficulty in cellular communication and reduces the cells ability to be
controlled properly by regulating hormones. This can lead to various disease
states such as diabetes and heart disease (Murray & Beautler). Taking a great EFA formula,
has been shown to possibly reduce your risk of heart disease, improve your
mood, enhance brain function, reduce your risk for some types of cancer, and
possibly help with diabetes and even weight loss. Check out our Essential
Oils formula and start taking four pills each and every day, because you are
worth it! _____________________________________________________________________ |
Diet and Health: With more than 60% of the American population overweight and 35% obese,
excessive weight is currently considered the number two preventable cause of
disease today. It has been directly linked to heart disease, high blood
pressure, some types of cancers and diabetes. These types of chronic illness
cost Americans nearly ½ of the $2.2 TRILLION dollars spent on health care
each year. This number is NOT declining and neither is our weight. We are in
crisis and we need to fight the battle of the bulge. Here I am 6 feet tall
and normally 160 lbs, after a cruise through the Menopause does not have to be something to dread. Extensive research has suggested that HRT may decrease the risk of heart disease, stroke osteoporosis and colorectal cancer. However since at least 1996 it has been known that for heart disease and stroke, that this may not be the case. More recent studies have concluded that HRT does not reduce the risk of heart disease and in fact there is evidence of increased risk of heart disease early on in therapy. In addition to heart disease there is an increased incidence of stroke, cancer of the breast, endometrium (lining layer of uterus) ovaries and increased incidence of gall bladder problems. HRT helps in certain symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis, and mood changes. Hot flashes are the most common symptom associated with estrogen deficiency in perimenopausal and menopausal women. Hot flashes appear several years before other symptoms of menopause occur. Studies have shown that HRT is an effective treatment for relieving the hot flashes. Before menopause, estrogen helps maintain calcium and other minerals in bones, keeping them dense, healthy and strong. During menopause, because of low levels of estrogen, the bone loses its calcium and other minerals and becomes brittle. About 50% of women over age 50 have, are at risk for osteoporotic bone weakness and fractures as their estrogen levels decrease. HRT is an effective method of preventing osteoporosis, reducing the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures. For a detailed discussion visit www.bodylanguagevitamin.com and check out the Educational Resources Task Bar. Look for Natural Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy and then give our all natural Menopause Support formula a try. |
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Support Formula (proprietary) 8.
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lifestyle choices and appropriate supplementation. I hope you have found this
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You can also find many other interesting studies and articles by clicking on Educational
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Dr. Seidman’s Upcoming
Lectures (Feel free to come!) The Science behind Dietary
Supplementation Three nutritional lectures
for Visalus Sciences
Austria: Prosper Meniere’s
Society Meeting. Talking about surgical
techniques for hearing related issues. Keynote speaker for
Michigan Dentists. Complementary Integrative Medicine and Options for Health
and Wellness
To see Dr. Seidman on “Good
Morning America” – Click Here:
To see Dr. Seidman discuss Acupuncture and Knee Surgery (this is a MUST SEE): Minds of Medicine: Acupuncture
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