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Olson Chiropractic
S.E.N.S.E
Spiritual, Energetic, Nutritional, Structural & Emotional Wellness
Newsletter – April 20, 2004
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Thoughts
to Ponder
You are never given a wish without also being given the power to
make it true. You may have to work for it, however.
~ Richard Bach
To live a creative life we must lose our fear of being wrong.
~ Joseph Chilton Pearce
People are like stained glass windows, they sparkle and shine when
the sun is out, but when darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed
only if there is a light from within.
~ Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
Doubts Over Statins Building
Every day more horror stories emerge about using the popular cholesterol
lowering statins. Side effects have included lost memory/cognitive
problems, kidney and liver conditions, and muscle problems.
It’s a complicated and touchy issue, being raised at a time
when 36 million Americans are being told they should take the drugs,
although currently only 11 million are following that advice.
Some experts believe many patients encounter more side effects,
both minor and more serious, than previously thought.
The fact is these are serious and strong drugs. More people will
be encouraged to take them as the "range" for healthy
cholesterol continues to shrink. You must make an informed choice.
Weigh the risks. To find out more about these drugs and their alarming
side effects click the link below.
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News Tidbit
Wash your fruits and vegetables thoroughly and peel them when possible,
says the FDA. The reason: More and more produce is being shipped
in from countries with poor sanitation and may be contaminated with
human waste. Consequently what some people believe to be a stomach
virus, say health officials, may really be a food-borne illness.
Find out the best way to wash your veggies and stay clear of these
problems.
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The “O” Zone: Life’s Rhythms
Everything in life has a rhythm. Nature is full of examples. Bird
calls, Insect noise, the chirp of a cricket, traffic, light, sound,
and the easy embrace of a healthy hug.
Each person has a rhythm in life created from his heart and soul,
consciously or subconsciously. This rhythm attracts and repels other
things from each of us. Find out how this rhythm affects us.
Read more
Menopausal Women Should Set Nutritional Goals
Today, a woman can expect to live 1/3 of her life post menopause.
The average age of menopause is 51, and right now there are over
40 million women in the U.S. over 50. These women have lowered hormone
levels and related risks of hot flashes, weight change, high cholesterol,
loss of bone density, and disturbed sleeping patterns.
Find out a way to combat these changes with good nutritional goals,
including an exercise plan and a stress reduction plan.
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When
Backpacks Lead to Pain
A survey of 101 elementary schools in Israel assessed risk factors
for low back pain in 10,000 school children. Inappropriate backpack
weight proved to be a significant potential source of Low Back Pain
in all age groups.
Recent
literature suggests that students carry no more than 10%-15% of
body weight to avoid potential injury.
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More Statistics
Dr.
A Rand Olson
Mon. 8:00 -12:00 & 2:00 - 6:00 / Tues. 2:00- 7:00 / Wed. 8:00
– 12:00 & 2:00 - 6:00 /
Fri. 7:00 -12:00 & 1:00 - 5:00
Big Bend & 141 – Next to Schnucks Shopping Center –
Phone 636-225-2121
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Doubts
Over Statins Building
Every day more horror stories emerge about using the popular cholesterol
lowering statins. Side effects have included lost memory/cognitive
problems, kidney and liver conditions, and muscle problems. The
kidney and liver problems are the most serious because they are
life threatening. With the statin drug Crestor, there is now a strong
link to liver and kidney problems, and it is under serious investigation.
Memory problems in some have been so severe that patients actually
suffer from a type of short-term amnesia. One patient had this type
of amnesia, stopped taking the drug and returned to normal. He was
later counseled by his doctor to return to a statin drug for his
cholesterol in spite of his reaction. Once back on the statin drug
the amnesia returned but was far worse and lasted for 12 hours.
It’s a complicated and touchy issue, being raised at a time
when 36 million Americans are being told they should take the drugs,
although currently only 11 million are following that advice. If
you believe the past clinical trials, the occurrence of side effects
is very modest. Those trials generally report side effects in less
than 1% to 2% of patients. Notably, the drug company often funds
these trials and the participants are very “healthy”
and pre-selected for the study.
But there are doctors whose personal experience is very different
from what the trials report. Some experts believe that 20% or more
of patients encounter some side effects, both minor and more serious
than previously thought. One theory about the side effects is that
along with cholesterol, statins may lower levels of omega-3 fat,
which is vital to a healthy brain. Another possibility is that the
drugs also lower levels of a substance known as Coenzyme Q10, an
anti-oxidant and essential nutrient for cells. In addition, cholesterol
itself is needed for the basic metabolism of every cell in the body.
When the level is lowered too much, problems can arise.
The fact is these are serious and strong drugs. More people will
be encouraged to take them as the medical community and drug companies
push to increase the range of people that qualify as having high
cholesterol levels. You must make an informed choice. Weigh the
risks. You may be able to lower your cholesterol with a few lifestyle
changes instead of taking a myriad of drugs for a condition that
is not necessarily an indicator of poor health or heart disease.
Dr. Olson can help you evaluate the information and give you natural
and healthy ways to decrease your cholesterol and reduce your risk
of heart disease. A pill for the rest of your life is not the best
way for most people to remove this problem.
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News
Tidbit Wash Veggies
Buy organic! This produce has stricter regulation. It is still important
to clean these as well. A good solution for cleaning your vegetables
is to get two clean spray bottles, Hydrogen peroxide (like from
the drugstore), and plain white or apple cider vinegar. Put the
peroxide in one bottle and the vinegar in the other. Spritz your
produce with both the vinegar and hydrogen peroxide and then rinse
with water. This is also a great way to clean countertops, sinks,
and sponges. You can also put both the peroxide and vinegar into
your sink with water to soak your veggies, but the spritz might
be easier for you.
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The
“O” Zone: Life’s Rhythms
Everything in life has a rhythm. Nature is full of examples. Bird
calls, Insect noise, the chirp of a cricket, traffic, light, sound,
and the easy embrace of a healthy hug. Crickets chirp to a rhythm
based on temperature. You can nearly determine the temperature by
recognizing the frequency of the cricket’s song. Count the
number of cricket chirps in 15 seconds and add that number to 48.
This is very close to the temperature. Color is just a manifestation
of the frequency, or rhythm, of light an object cannot absorb. All
similar colored objects have a similar ability to absorb or accept
certain frequencies of light. We recognize them by the light they
reflect, not by the light they absorb. Isn’t it interesting
that we are recognized by that which we cannot accept rather than
that which we do?
Each person has a rhythm in life. We create the rhythm of our life
from our heart and our soul, consciously or subconsciously. Whether
we are aware of it or not we surround ourselves with this veil of
vibration. It acts as an attractor and a repellent. It will attract
other people or circumstances that carry compatible frequencies.
Or we will repel incompatible frequencies based on our deepest needs
and desires. If we have chaos in life, we are living at a frequency
that attracts that matching frequency. If we have peace we are living
in a rhythm that attracts a peaceful frequency. Rhythms can act
like the opposing sides of Velcro. They are both different, but
they adhere vigorously to each other when they come in contact.
The great thing about this is that we can control our rhythm. It
takes great effort and attention, but as we learn to do this we
learn to attract into our life anything we want; health, happiness,
love, money or peace. We are like a huge complex radio that can
tune into any station or rhythm we want. Learn what it is you really
want in life and how to tune your radio to that rhythm. How much
fun is this? Wow! Life is amazing!
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Menopausal Women Should Set Nutritional Goals
Today, a woman can expect to live 1/3 of her life post menopause.
The average age of menopause is 51, and right now there are over
40 million women in the U.S. over 50. It’s not just menopausal
women who go through hormonal changes, but perimenopausal women
also share similar hormone levels and related risks of hot flashes,
weight change, high cholesterol, loss of bone density, and disturbed
sleeping patterns.
A way to combat these changes is to set good nutritional goals.
This includes an exercise plan and a stress reduction plan.
A good nutritional plan includes eating healthy, whole foods. The
foods should be closest to the sun, this means fresh. Free-range
meat should be eaten. It is the healthiest for everyone, not just
menopausal women. Women of this age also have increased needs for
Vitamin D. Limited good sun exposure will help create Vitamin D,
but you should never get burned. Where most of us live we can't
get enough sun year around to meet our Vitamin D needs. The best
way to get a healthy source of Vitamin D is Cod liver oil. Not only
does it provide a good source of Vitamin D as well as A, it is the
best source for Omega 3 fatty acids. These acids are necessary for
metabolism, brain and cell health, and for its cancer-fighting effects.
Selenium and a B complex is also necessary to help prevent colon
and breast cancer. These can be found in Brewer’s Yeast. Also
antioxidants and phytonutrients are necessary as well. A great way
to supplement these are with GreensFirst,
a superfood supplement. This supplement provides you with the nutrients
of a whole day's serving of fruits and vegetables. To learn more
about these products click here.
Exercise is a central part of any woman’s healthy lifestyle,
but there are specific challenges that menopausal women face that
can be effectively addressed. Regular exercise raises metabolism
and reduces body fat. Weight-bearing exercise and yoga help prevent
osteoporosis. Some yoga poses can even be helpful at relieving hot
flashes and sleeplessness. It can also help combat depressive symptoms,
anxiety and flexibility challenges common during menopause.
Finding
positive ways to combat stress are also important. Exercise is one
good way, but you may need more deliberate strategies. Whether it's
through journaling, discussion, meditation, hobbies, or imagery,
it's important to find a way that is comfortable and effective for
you.
From "Menopausal women must set nutritional, exercise goals"
April 19, 2004 by Dr. Laura Berman
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Back Pain in Children
In
grades 1-3....
- 3.8
% of students carry less than 10% of body weight.
- 42.6%
of students carry 10%-15% of body weight.
- 53.6%
of students carry over 15% of their body weight.
In
grades 4-6...
- 13.6%
of students carry less than 10% of body weight.
- 56.5%
of students carry 10%-15% of body weight.
- 29.9%
of students carry over 15% of their body weight.
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