Articles in Disease Prevention category
The Cholesterol Conundrum
Abnormal cholesterol levels present a real quandary for wellness-based physicians. Representing only one indicator of risk, cholesterol levels do not define the problem at the root of many heart attacks and strokes— the degree of arterial stiffness (hardening of the arteries).
A Search for the "Fountain of Youth"
The miracle of capturing the resiliency of youth well into later years has been pursued by practitioners of the healing arts and others since the beginning of mankind.
Cancer: The Diagnosis that Nobody Wants
I’ve heard it said that cancer is cause for concern and everything else is just an inconvenience. To some extent this statement is very accurate. Cancer is the diagnosis that nobody wants.
Hedge Your Best Against Cancer (Yes, Cancer!)
If you set about to create a diet that would induce cancer in the human body, the average American diet would be a good place to start. This morning on the way to work traffic was backed up behind cars waiting for the new item at a local fast-food restaurant— fried baloney biscuits.
Thoughts on Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention
This past week a government task force recommended that screening mammograms should not be started until after age fifty and only performed only at two year intervals. Self-breast exams were left off the list completely as part of effective screening.
Delicious Stir Fry with Potent Anti-Cancer Components
I bet you never knew that preventing cancer could be so delicious! Every ingredient in this recipe has a powerful anti-cancer component.
The Seven Basic Causes of Disease
Many individuals, including some health care providers, have the misconception that the origins of most disease are difficult to define. They think that disease just "happens," and the best way to deal with it is by treating the symptoms. This is far from being the case, as all things that occur in the natural world have causes, including disease.
Disease Cause #1: Oxidative Stress
Oxidative stress, a term unfamiliar to most people, is possibly the most significant overall factor in aging. The most ubiquitous factor of disease, oxidative stress, is continuously present in all living things and is definitely one to know about. So what is this peculiar-sounding term? The answer is right under your nose…
Disease Cause #2: Exposure to Toxins
Though some substances considered toxic to humans occur in nature, our world is gradually becoming saturated by toxic substances created by man. The conveniences of modern life have come with a price. The evolution of an industrial society has brought with it the introduction of an unprecedented amount of man-made chemicals into the environment, all having at least some potential for toxicity. Most sources suggest the list of man-made chemicals now tops 200,000, the majority of which were non-existent one hundred years ago.
Skip Out on Cold and Flu Season This Year
Again we find ourselves at the opposite side of the solar system, 186 million miles from where we were six months ago—and who says we don’t get around. With this change in relative position to the sun we can expect cooler days, longer nights and the onset of yet another cold and flu season. Though vaccinations and bottles of alcohol gel would seem to be our greatest hope for survival, the flu vaccine does not cover for the myriad of other viruses that cause flu-like syndromes and limiting contact only offers so much protection. In actuality, the best defense is a healthy immune system. Healthy people recover quickly when they do get sick and are less apt to get sick in the first place, therefore providing reduced opportunities to pass disease on to others.
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Disease Cause #3: Poor Nutrition
You can tell a lot about a person’s health just by examining what he or she eats. As much as the wrong foods can cause ill health, the right foods can be protective from damage resulting from other factors of disease. Ironically, here in one of the wealthiest countries on the planet, many (if not most) people are suffering from malnutrition. Not the protein-deficiency malnutrition found in the third world, but a form that is self-imposed.
Disease Cause #4: Emotional Stress
Day-to-day living causes a certain amount of emotional stress that is not detrimental from a health point of view. Stress can be a motivational factor that gets us going on to the next thing in life. Emotional stress only becomes a problem when it begins to rob the healing potential of the body. For many individuals this is every day. Well recognized as the root of anxiety and depression, emotional stress can aggravate virtually all disease processes. When patients ask if emotional stress could be playing a role in their particular problem, my answer is always a definitive “yes.” Understanding and managing stress is an important adjunct in the treatment of all diseases.
Disease Cause #5: Physical Stress
Another type of stress that is part of day-to-day life is basic wear and tear. The daily grinding down of bones, joints, and teeth is to a certain extent unavoidable, but here again, there are ways to lessen some of the impact.
Disease Cause #6: Microbes
Microbes rule the world. They always have and they always will. Historically, infectious diseases have caused more death and devastation over the years than war and all of the other causes of disease combined. Even today, infectious diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide.
Disease Cause #7: Energy
E=MC2, the common equation that defines that all matter is made of energy. We are beings of energy—most specifically a type of energy called electromagnetic energy.
Genetics: The Deciding Factor
Anyone who has seen the size of an average medical textbook would be obligated to wonder how so many diseases could come from such a short list of causes. The answer lies in our genes: Our individual genetic blueprints are so diversely different that an almost infinite number of diseases can come from a lifetime of exposure to a limited number of stress factors.
Does Your Multi-Vitamin Pass the Test?
Chances are, you are one of the millions of Americans taking a daily multi-vitamin. This is a smart move, as a daily multi-vitamin can provide an important “insurance policy“ against nutrient deficiencies and the metabolic imbalances associated with them. But— and this is an important BUT—not just any multivitamin will do!
Reap the Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is a key ingredient found in many South Asian dishes, especially curries. It is known for the bright beautiful color and warm flavor that it brings to the table. But few people realize what powerful health benefits turmeric offers.
Can You Guess the Two Most Potent Toxins?
Recently I was asked to do a talk on the topic of body purification and detoxification. At the beginning of the lecture I asked for anyone to name the two most potent toxins that threaten our health. Answers, of course, ranged from pesticides to mercury, air pollution to water pollution; but it was, admittedly, a trick question.
Tame the Fire!
I like using a forest fire analogy to explain what the Vital Plan is all about. Treating symptoms of disease only is like spraying water on a forest fire and then waiting until it catches flames again. While it is sometimes necessary to “put out fires” to control a situation, it is also important to analyze the factors that caused the fire in the first place and take measures to prevent future fires from occurring.
Prevention Plus™ Provides Optimal Antioxidant Protection
Years of thought and research from practicing physicians have gone into creation of Prevention Plus™. All ingredients are backed by solid clinical information and cost was also a consideration to keep this product affordable for everyday use.
