Newsletter:
January 2003
Hormones, Soy Products, Patient Success Story, Childhood Immunizations
February 2003 - Health and Nutrition Newsletter
I was in the airport last Thursday heading to a Nutrition seminar. As I was waiting to board the flight a man came up to me and commented on the bowl of fruit I was eating. He said "That's the smartest thing I've seen anyone do in a long time! Your cardiologist would be proud of you." I thought, that's a strange thing to say and said, "I'm not planning to ever need a cardiologist!
It turns out that he is an Interventionist Cardiologist - seeing the cases that can't be helped in the Emergency Room. He quoted a statistic I've heard many times, "Fifty percent of the time, the first symptom of heart disease is death. We've built billion-dollar institutions at the bottom of the hill to intervene when someone 'falls off the cliff' but what we really need to do is build fences at the top. We need to teach our children to eat and live differently."
Wow! I was so amazed! A cardiologist who thinks what we eat is more important for heart health than an aspirin a day. Don't let your friends and your family take medications (Advil, Tylenol, antacids) that allow them to continue doing the things that rob them of health. Help me build a fence at the top - through education and nutrition that supports normal function.
Yours in health,
Dr. Marina J. Rose
In this Issue:
·How safe are Tylenol and Advil?
·Dysbiosis (Imbalance of good and bad bugs)
·Success Story - IBS, severe bloating, cramping
How Safe are Over-the-Counter Medications?
A study published last year in the Archives of Internal Medicine (162:2204-2208) found an increase risk for hypertension (high blood pressure) in women who use analgesics such as acetaminophen, Tylenol, ibuprofen, Advil and other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.)
The study evaluated 80,020 women aged 31 to 50. The authors concluded:
"Use of NSAIDs and use of acetaminophen were significantly associated with increased risk of hypertension. A substantial proportion of hypertension in the United States, and the associated morbidity and mortality, may be due to the use of these medications."
Pain relievers can also cause intestinal problems that lead to dysbiosis and ulcers, they increase risk of cataracts and can actually cause "rebound headaches!"
What do you do if you have pain? Try chiropractic care. Many studies have shown that chiropractic adjustments can relieve back pain, neck pain, headaches safely and effectively. Without increasing your risk of high blood pressure and dysbiosis!
"Good Bugs and Bad Bugs" in your intestinal tract
The idea that bacteria in the intestinal tract have a major impact on health first came with the birth of microbiology in the late 19th century. It is now widely accepted that our relationship with indigenous gut flora is 'symbiotic', meaning a state of living together that is beneficial. The term 'Dys-symbiosis' or 'Dysbiosis', indicates an imbalance of intestinal microbes that has harmful effects.
How does the flora (microbes) get out of balance?
The growth of harmful microbes doesn't happen on its
own. The cause of the imbalance in "good and bad" bugs in the
gut must be evaluated and corrected. Some causes of dysbiosis include:
·Taking acid-blockers (Tums, Tagament, Pepcid…)
·Poor eating habits
·Over-cooked, processed food
·Eating too fast or too much
·Eating while stressed
·Taking antibiotics
·Using any medications (including over-the-counter pain meds)
·Drinking chlorinated tap water
How do I know if I have a healthy balance of bugs?
Symptoms of dysbiosis include gas, bloating, feeling hungry all the time, craving bread or sweets, constipation, a whitish coating on the tongue and/or "rumbling in the stomach."
The Urinary Indican Test measures the by-products of anaerobic microbes. When combined with other urinary tests, this can help determine not only the balance of intestinal microbes but also the cause of any imbalance.
How do I Treat Dysbiosis?
The Loomis System is a comprehensive approach that addresses
the unique reasons you may have dysbiosis. This system creates a foundation
for health with the emphasis on balancing the patient, not just treating
the condition. Simply trying to get rid of the harmful microbes will not
create intestinal health. Promoting intestinal health requires lifestyle
changes and nutritional support in a sequential manner:
·Evaluation of eating habits
·Re-establishment of pancreatic and biliary Enzymes
·Supporting the organs that detoxify the body
·Balancing the gut flora
Protecting your Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is necessary for activating pepsin and other stomach digestive enzymes. It is very energy-consuming to produce, and as we age, our ability to produce adequate HCl declines. Without adequate HCl, absorption of minerals is compromised, as is adequate protein digestion. The resultant putrefaction can damage beneficial bacterial colonies resulting in dysbiosis.
We NEED adequate HCL to protect the healthy balance of gut flora. Acid-blocking medications DO NOT PROMOTE intestinal health. See article next month for more information on acid-blockers.
Patient Success Story
On January 20, 2003 we saw a 51 year old female with a 10 year history of severe, incapacitating abdominal pain. She had ultrasound, endoscopy, colonoscopy tests and gall bladder surgery. She continued to have burping, bloating, acid burning and gripping pain with eating or drinking anything but bread and water. She had tried treating it with homeopathy, medication and diet.
The Nutrition Evaluation showed carbohydrate intolerance, dysbiosis, fat malabsorption and mineral deficiencies. Chiropractic evaluation showed spinal misalignments in the middle back and neck. After 10 days on the Nutrition Program in conjunction with chiropractic care her stomach pain and cramping have completely resolved, she's sleeping better and no longer having headaches!
This newsletter is designed to provide information to
improve the quality of your life. It is not meant to replace individual
healthcare services or to provide specific healthcare advice. Information
provided should not be used to diagnose or dispute a qualified healthcare
professional's judgment. I encourage you to schedule a consultation with
my office for personal healthcare attention and answers to personal questions.
Phone: (650) 949-3636
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