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Brought to you by Calgary Chiropractor, Dr. Aaron Cain
According to the Drug Industry, statin drugs are "miracle" drugs that prevent millions of heart attacks and strokes. A recent study published in the 05/10 issue of the British Medical Journal tells a different story:
For every heart attack possibly prevented by the drug, two or more people suffered liver damage, kidney failure, cataracts or extreme muscle weakness as a result of taking the drug.
10 Ways to Wellness takes on even more meaning when we realize that statin drugs do as much if not more harm than good. How odd that the big drug companies have become so transparent in their sale of high-profit drugs to people who for the most part won't even benefit from them. We applaud the British Medical Journal for taking an honest stand and, with any luck it may be that the wall of lies constructed about statins by the drug industry is starting to crack.
Over the past few weeks, Dr. Cain has made some common sense suggestions to grow your health. Here are more suggestions:
#8 Positive Mental Attitude
Studies show that people with a positive mental attitude (optimists) actually live an average of 7 years longer than people who are generally negative. Positive people also have a better quality of life as they seem to attract better and healthier relationships. You can focus on what is wrong in the world or whats right with it, your choice. A few weeks ago, the HealthTip highlighted how happiness can contribute to good health.
#9 Lifetime Learning
Have you always wanted to learn to play a musical instrument? Learn to dance? Cook? Have a list of books you want to read? Well, now is your chance. Learning new things keeps your brain healthy, keeps life exciting and fun. Trying new things and can even help to prevent diseases such as Alzheimers.
#10 Spend time in Nature
It is important to step out of our daily routine and reconnect with nature. We are not separate from this planet. In fact, our lives depend on it! Connecting with nature by camping, hiking, going to the beach, or to a park can help remind us that keeping our environment clean and our planet healthy is just as important as keeping ourselves healthy.
If we see ourselves as cells that make up the body of society then, just as with your own body, the more healthy cells you have, the more likely you are to be healthy. So do yourself and the planet a favorlets all work together to insure as many healthy cells here in our community, in our state and in our country as possible in order to create a better future for all of us.
Here's a bonus tip:
A recent international study demonstrated that a long-term weight loss plan featuring the reduction of calories and processed foods with an increase in vegetables can reduce blood pressure and reverse atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The importance of this study is the recognition of the link between atherosclerosis and blood pressure as direct links and risk factors for stroke and heart attacks. There are foods that can reverse the process.
The Bottom Line
Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets were the most effective for inducing weight loss. More favorable effects on lipids were obtained with the low-carbohydrate diet, while glycemic control (fasting glucose levels) among the study's diabetics improved with the Mediterranean diet. The weight loss itself is what brought about the changes in blood pressure and plaque in the arteries. So, eat right, think well and make sure your nervous system is as healthy as possible.
