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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

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  A Change of Pace Curry
 
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o J.William LaValley, M.D.
o David Kamnitzer, D.C.
o Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD,
o Mark Rosenberg, M.D.
o Joseph R. Simaie, D.D.S.
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o Lisa Forgione, M.D.
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A Simple Way to Cut Your Heart Attack Risk

Joseph McCaffrey, MD, FACS

Most of us know we should reduce the salt (sodium chloride) in our diet to help control blood tomato juicepressure and reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.  While the amount of sodium we eat is important, it's not the whole story. A recent study has confirmed what other studies have suggested for years: sodium intake alone isn't as important as the ratio of sodium to potassium.

The study was reported in the January issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.1 It evaluated the records of 2275 patients who are being followed as part of the Trials of Hypertension Prevention (TOHP) studies begun in the early 1990s.

What the study showed was that over a 10-15 year period, 193 participants had a serious cardiovascular episode (heart attack, stroke, need for coronary artery bypass or death due to stroke or heart attack).

They then compared the risk of these problems to the level of both sodium and potassium in the diet. They measured these levels by looking at how much of each was excreted in the urine each day. This is an easier and more accurate way to get a handle on how much potassium or sodium someone is taking in than recording everything they eat. It works because our bodies maintain their internal balance of sodium and potassium by excreting any excess in the urine.

The researchers found that there was little relationship between the levels of either sodium or potassium and the risk of a stroke or heart attack.

What did make a difference was the ratio of sodium to potassium.

People with high sodium levels compared to their potassium levels fared the worst. They were the most likely to have a heart attack or stroke.

Those with low sodium and higher potassium levels did the best. They stayed the healthiest.

What does this mean to you? Cut out the salt and increase your potassium.

To reduce the sodium in your diet, you're going to need to read the labels on any prepared foods you buy. Most packaged and canned foods are extremely high in sodium (although I did finally find a brand of crushed tomatoes that doesn't have any salt added).

When it comes to increasing potassium, many people think about bananas. Bananas are relatively high in potassium, but they also are calorie dense and high on the glycemic index so they aren't my first choice to add potassium to my diet.

Here's what I do.

I drink tomato juice or a tomato-based vegetable juice. One cup has about 500 mg of potassium, about the same as in a banana.

Tomato juice also contains lycopenes as well as a host of other nutrients. The positive effect of lycopenes on prostate health is well established so I want to be sure to get them in my diet.

Unfortunately, manufacturers usually add a lot of salt, but low salt and no-salt versions are available if you look for them. If you buy organic, so much the better.

I add a little potassium chloride (NoSalt is one brand) to my tomato juice because I think it improves the taste and it adds some more potassium. If you do that, be a little careful -- too much potassium can be toxic.

Anyone who has kidney disease needs to be especially cautious and shouldn't add potassium to their diet without talking to their doctor.

Also, I enjoy the taste of horseradish and there are some studies that show the glucosinolates in horseradish support liver function and suppress the growth of some cancer cells, so I add that to my tomato juice drink as well.

Cut your salt intake and have a glass of tomato juice every morning and you'll reduce your risk of stroke and heart attacks.  You'll also be eating one of the nine servings of fruits and vegetables you should have every day.

Reference

  1. Arch Intern Med. 2009;169(1):32-40.

[Ed. Note: Joseph F. McCaffrey, MD, FACS is a board-certified surgeon with extensive experience in alternative medicine, including certification as a HeartMath Trainer.  His areas of expertise include mind-body interaction and cognitive restructuring.  Dr. McCaffrey strives to help people attain their optimum level of vitality through attention to all aspects of wellness.  For more information, click here.]

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Positive Thinking:  
That's a Good Question  
By Curtis Dean Hall Top

Why do some people live life like a great adventure and others -- with just as much talent, time questionsand money -- walk through life as if it were a death march?

Most people sabotage their health, wellness and success because... they don't use their brain the right way.

Your brain has virtually unlimited power and ability, but you must learn how it works in order to use it efficiently enough to create the life of your dreams. 

If you have been reading any of the wonderful self-help books that have been published in the last 30 years, you may have thought that the foundation for health, wellness and success  is the skill of positive thinking, learning to elicit powerful mind/body states or developing a healthy self-esteem. 

While a strong foundation is imperative, you may be surprised to hear it is never the place to start in the process of building.

Every experienced builder knows the first step is always to check for bedrock before you lay a foundation.  The bedrock on which to build the life of your dreams is learning how to monitor and transform your questions...the questions you are constantly asking yourself. 

Here is what any reputable brain researcher would tell you about that grey matter you carry around inside your head:

  • The brain, by its very nature, must answer every question you pose.
  • When you ask a question, your subconscious mind springs into action and starts pulling from any of the estimated 10 million facts you have stored as probable answers to your question.
  • The subconscious is not logical at all, and does not concern itself with the outcome this answer will have on your mind and body.
  • The body immediately recognizes the direction your mind is taking and automatically registers a matching body state.
  • Constantly asking ourselves questions is such a natural and instinctive process to learning and being --we rarely even realize we are doing it several thousand times a day.

The more we learn how to harness the power of our natural brain processes, by monitoring and transforming the questions we ask ourselves, the greater opportunity we have to build a beautiful life.

Here's how to start the process:

Step 1. Take a moment to check in with your body. Use your body as the ultimate feedback mechanism it is by taking the time to notice when it is registering a negative mood or mind/body feeling state.

Step 2. Identify the negative question creating your negative mood. It isn't as hard as it sounds -- typically, you'll recognize it as one you have been repeatedly asking yourself and, perhaps, even muttering under your breath.

Step 3. Notice how your body responds.  When you concentrate on this question, notice where your body registers a response (stomach knots up, chest feels heavy, throat constricts, neck aches, or head pounds.)

Step 4. Transform your question with the magic word, HOW.  Nearly every negative question starts with a "Why."  The magic word "How" empowers you to strike bedrock and begin anchoring a beautiful question. 

For example, Cindy, one of my client's -- when faced with the anxiety of losing her job -- made this simple, yet powerful, shift with the magic word "how:"     

Cindy's negative question:
"What am I going to do if I lose my job?"

Cindy's transformation:
"How am I going to handle changes in my life?"

It is easy to understand the difference even this simple shift will make in the outcome of her mood and her ability to take action in life.

Step 5. Add exciting, wonderful words until your mind, body and spirit signals you have built something beautiful. The power of your question is dependent upon the power the words you select has on you.  Cindy continued to polish her question until these shining words appeared:

"How can I trust that this momentary obstacle is a necessary step on my journey toward achieving my full potential?"

Notice Cindy's addition of power words such as "trust," and "momentary" combined with wonderful phrases like "necessary step," "journey toward," and "achieving my full potential."   What power words can you select that would transform and ready you to confidently move forward toward a life of your dreams?

Have the courage to continue to play with your question by adding positive words that imbue you with power and purpose -- each time checking in with your body -- and soon your mind will clear, your body will relax and your spirit will soar.  

[Ed. Note: C. Dean Hall, M.S., is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, author, speaker and one of the most experienced hypnotherapists in the nation.  His weekly advice column Thinking Like a Therapist is published in several newspapers across the nation.  Widely regarded by his colleagues as a clinical innovator, Dean has developed several therapeutic programs and CDs for stress management, published two surgery preparation programs and written two books.  You can find out more about Dean at www.cdeanhall.com.]

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Healthy Recipes:  
Chicken and Green Bean Curry  
By Laura LaValle, RD, LD Top

This curry is a light main dish that is bursting with flavor and is so satisfying you won't miss the chicken currytraditional starchy rice served along with it.  For variety, try different vegetable combinations such as cauliflower and peas or eggplant and squash.

Serves: 4

Time to Table: 45 minutes

Healing Nutrient Spotlight
Excellent source of vitamin C, calcium, iron, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, fiber
Good Source of potassium, vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, copper

Ingredients*
14 oz boneless cubed chicken
1 T. coconut oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced cooking onion
1 T. curry powder
sea salt and black pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 lb. green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 plum tomatoes, diced

*Use organic ingredients for optimal nutrition.

Preparation
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Sauté chicken pieces until golden brown, turning once.  Set aside. 

Reduce heat to medium and sauté onion and curry powder.  Add salt and pepper and cook until onions are softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.  Add the chicken and green beans, cover the pan and cook until beans are bright green.  Uncover the pan and add the tomatoes, cook another 3 to 4 minutes.  Add the coconut milk and cook on low heat until heated through (do not let the coconut milk boil as it will separate).

Nutrition
265 calories, 13 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates, 8 g fiber, 4 g sugars, 10 g fat, 9.4 g saturated fat, 1.9 g monounsaturated fat, 2.9 g polyunsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 122 mg sodium, 654 mg potassium, 782 IU vitamin A, 25 mcg vitamin K, 54 mg vitamin C, .20 mg thiamin, .19 mg riboflavin, 13 mg niacin, .27 mg vitamin B-6, 71 mcg folate, .51 mg pantothenic acid, 4 mg iron, 196 mg calcium, 125 mg magnesium, .80 mg manganese, .72 mg zinc, .27 mg copper, 3.8 mcg selenium

[Ed. Note: Laura B. LaValle, RD, LD is presently the director of dietetics nutrition at LaValle Metabolic Institute.   Laura and her husband, Jim LaValle, R.Ph, CCN, ND have developed the powerful and life-changing Metabolic Code Dietcontaining step-by-step, easy to follow recommendations for harnessing optimal metabolic energy and turning your body's chemical make up into a fat-burning furnace.  To learn more, click here now.]

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