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Olson
Chiropractic
S.E.N.S.E
Spiritual, Energetic, Nutritional, Structural & Emotional Wellness
Newsletter – August 2004
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Thoughts to Ponder
A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer
life depend on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that
I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have
received and am still receiving.
~ Albert Einstein ~
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination
is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination
encircles the world.
~ Albert Einstein ~
Love is a better teacher than duty.
~ Albert Einstein ~
Special of the Month
We are offering the face lift Beauty Powder at a special price for
one month only. This powder creates smoother skin with regular use.
It is regularly $90, but we are offering it this month for only
$60.
The “O”-Zone - When a name isn’t
enough
Do
you strive to find a name for your condition? Does it bring you
satisfaction when you have a label for what ails you? Some people
are satisfied knowing the name even if they are told they can not
improve their condition. Read on how a name doesn't have to mean
the end of healing. Click
here to find out more
Top
Health Myths
Continuing our myth series. Myth 4 looks at the low fat diet and
whether it is in fact healthy. Click here to
read more.
Folate
Good for Your Heart…and More
Folate may reduce heart disease in addition to preventing birth
defects. It's not just for women. Find
out what is so great about folic acid and what foods are a good
source for it, and also find out about foods that are high in iron.
Click here to read more.
Menopause
Herb Study
As
women have been turning to herbal remedies for relief from menopause
symptoms in the tide of the negative effects of Hormone Replacement
Therapy, research recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine
pretty much discounts the effectiveness of most of the "alternatives"
in use today for menopause symptoms. Find out what is effective
and why these "alternatives" are not much better. Click
here to read more.
Dr.
A Rand Olson
Mon. 8:00 -12:00 & 2:00 - 6:00 / Tues. 2:00- 7:00 / Wed. 8:00
– 1:00 & 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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Folate
Good for Your Heart…and More
Folate may reduce heart disease in addition to preventing birth
defects. A government study found that foods high in folic acid
appear to have a striking effect against cardiovascular disease,
preventing an estimated 48,000 deaths a year from strokes and heart
attacks. Folic acid can also be beneficial in decreasing depression.
The following foods are good sources of naturally occurring Folic
Acid.
| Brussels
sprouts |
Black-Eyed
Peas |
Asparagus |
| Kale |
Spinach |
Endive/Escarole |
| Avocado |
Broccoli |
Mustard
Greens |
| Kidney,
Lima, Navy, Pinto Beans |
Green
Peas and Chick Peas |
Strawberries |
| Yellow
squash |
Okra |
Lettuce |
| Cauliflower |
Cabbage
|
Artichoke |
| Tangerines |
Oranges |
Limes |
| Guava |
Mango |
Papaya |
| Grapefruit |
Peanuts |
Liver |
Choose
at least one vegetable/fruit from the top 4 rows. These have the
highest amount of folic acid. Complement these vegetables with at
least one vegetable from the lower tier vegetables, rows 5 and 6
and then choose a fruit from the last three rows. Peanuts are a
good source of folic acid. Liver is a high source of folic acid,
but many people do not enjoy this food.
Foods high in Iron
Iron is an important addition to most people's diet. It
is best to get it from natural sources like foods and not supplements.
| Liver
(Pork, Chicken, Beef) |
Lean
Meats |
Oysters |
| Clams
|
Sardines |
Dry
Beans |
| Dried
Peas |
Fish
(Tuna) |
Shrimp |
| Dried
Fruits |
Turnip
Greens |
Mustard Greens |
| Broccoli |
Green
Peas |
Pork
and Beans |
Eating foods that are high in vitamin C helps your body use the
iron that you can eat. Eat one of the following with your iron foods.
| Orange |
Grapefruit
|
100%
Juice |
| Tomatoes |
Pineapple |
Melon |
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Top
Health Myths
Continuing our summer series.
Myth 4: Low-Fat Diets are Healthy
Your body cannot function properly without adequate amounts of fat—it
influences everything from blood clotting to vitamin absorption
to brain function. As such, there are many dangers associated with
a low-fat diet such as:
* Raises bad (LDL) cholesterol
* Increased risk of prostate cancer
* Increased risk of injury
* Increases triglycerides
* May increase risk of stroke
* Worsens heartburn
* Denies children essential nutrients
Low fat diets may actually raise bad cholesterol. But don’t
be fooled, low cholesterol is not always an indicator of good health.
Too low of cholesterol is linked to other problems like aggression,
depression, suicide, and stroke. It is important to get a good ratio
of fats.
Many people tend to replace fats with refined grains, which is problematic.
It is better to get good fats, some whole grains, and replace refined
grains with mostly vegetable carbohydrates. Some people have trouble
eating enough vegetables to be healthy. Though fresh and whole is
best, we think we’ve found the next best thing.
Green First
A good way to get all of the nutrients from great organic vegetables
is with Greens First. Each serving of this super food drink has
the phytonutrient and antioxidant power of over 10 servings of fruits
and vegetables. It is fortified with oat fiber. It contains 49 different
super foods like supergreens, vegetables, fruits, probiotics, soluble
fiber, herbs, spices, enzymes and lecithin.
It provides all the nutrients that have been shown to keep your
arteries from hardening and help to lower your risk of cancer, diabetes,
heart disease and stroke. It contains complete proteins. In fact,
gram for gram it has much more protein than beef.
Greens First contains vital enzymes and fat emulsifiers which help
break down foods into components your cells can more easily utilize
and essential fatty acids (EFAs) which help keep cell membranes
and skin soft and elastic. Enhanced digestion, absorption, regularity,
and elimination are provided by the plant enzymes, fat emulsifiers,
and special cholesterol lowering soluble fibers and probiotics (friendly
symbiotic intestinal microorganisms) in Greens First. The simple
way to gain the benefits of complex nutrition.
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The
“O”-Zone - When a name isn’t enough
Have you ever been given a diagnosis like; diverticulosis, torticollis,
cephalgia, carpal tunnel, nephrosis, or other Latin names that describe
the symptoms of a condition. I had a patient once that came in with
a difficult complaint; ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus.
I told him that there was a good chance we could help him. I determined
the underlying patterns of the condition through Chinese medicine,
and started care. He only stayed for two visits and then went to see
his M.D. He was informed that it was Tinnitus, a condition that medicine
cannot help. He went home happy, knowing he had a name to his condition
even though he now believed there was no remedy. Why is a name better
than health? Why is it that a name is more comforting than the possibility
of removing the condition?
This is like taking your car to a mechanic and he tells you, “Oh,
I know what is wrong with your car, it is malfunctioning. I don’t
know how to correct it, but if we inject a higher power fuel in your
car it will keep running, even though it will destroy the seals sooner
than normal, and the engine will burn up.” Would you settle
with that level of care for your car? I hope not. Then why would you
settle for that style of care for your body?
If you receive that kind of diagnosis for your body, ask an additional
question; “What is that made of?” So I have cephalgia,
or head pain, “What is that made of?” Is it muscle, nerve,
circulation, or joint? Then ask, “What is that made of?”
It is nerve oriented? It comes from a vertebrae that is out of place.
“What is that made of?” An accident, stress, emotion,
toxicity, or a spiritual issue? “What is that made of?”
Next time you get a diagnosis, be sure that the name is not enough.
Find the cause and correct it so your whole health can return and
your highest quality of life can continue.
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Menopause
Herb Study
Since hormone replacement therapy is falling out of favor, as more
studies suggest a link between the drugs and breast cancer and heart
disease, women have been turning to herbal remedies for relief from
menopause symptoms. Research recently published in the Annals of
Internal Medicine pretty much discounts the effectiveness of most
of the alternatives in use today. Meaning alternative over the counter
medications like store bought herbs. Black cohosh, seems to be effective.
Black cohosh is a member of the buttercup family, and has been used
for a number of ailments by Native Americans for many generations.
Natural Progesterone is also an alternative that can help with menopause.
Traditional Chinese Herbal remedies have long been very effective
at curbing the symptoms of menopause. But most importantly the symptoms
of menopause can be corrected with the underlying cause. Make sure
that you find the cause and treat it. Treating the symptoms, even
with herbs is just a method of management, not correction.
Beware of new over-the-counter menopause symptom relief. Some contain
propylene glycol, used for the “pill” part, or the carrier
for the medicine. This is a known carcinogen: it will not help your
symptoms, but acts like more of a hindrance. Also, some M.D.s are
now prescribing anti-depressants for hot flashes and sleeping difficulties
related to menopause. Do not take these for this reason. It may
help mask the problems, but at what consequence. Anti-depressants
have recently been linked with an increase in suicide among teens
and children. They are not the answer for menopause. Be very careful
when a prescription drug for one use begins being prescribed for
secondary uses. Just because the FDA deems it reasonably safe, does
not mean it is good or effective. Once upon a time a drug called
Benedictin was approved by the FDA for morning sickness, which led
to birth defects in many children before being pulled from the market.
Though testing is more stringent today than in the 1950s there are
still inherent problems. Tests are skipped or combined and negative
results suppressed, leaving the real facts concealed until the medicine
is already on the market. These facts are not intended as a scare
tactic but informational. It is safe and beneficial to be on the
cautious side of all medicines. Medicine has a place in our society,
but its overuse and the for-profit attitude puts many lives in danger.
The best way to feel better is to truly heal.
The underlying cause must be healed, not just the symptoms suppressed.
That is the real difference between the western medical model and
the approach in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Dr.
A. Rand Olson Chiropractic
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 Schnooks Shopping Center—Phone
636-225-2121
www.healingsense.net
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