My Healthy Tidbits

Exercise - The benefits are: weight loss; lower blood pressure; stronger bones & a decreased risk of osteoporosis; elevated levels of “good” HDL cholesterol; decreased levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol; decreased levels of triglycerides (fats); increased strength & coordination, which leads to a decrease in the risk of falls; improved sensitivity to insulin; enhancement of the immune system; overall increase in one’s sense of well being (reduces depression).

Healthy Diet - The benefits are: weight loss; a decreased risk of diabetes; a decreased risk of heart disease; a decreased risk of almost all cancers; a decreased risk of high blood pressure; a decreased risk of elevated cholesterol; an enhanced immune system; an increased sensitivity to insulin; increased energy and ability to concentrate.

Nutritional Supplements - The benefits are: an enhanced immune system; an enhanced antioxidant defense system; a decreased risk of coronary artery disease; a decreased risk of stroke; a decreased risk of cancer; a decreased risk of arthritis, macular degeneration, & cataracts; the potential for a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, asthma, obstructive lung disease, & many other chronic degenerative diseases; the potential for improving the clinical course of several chronic degenerative diseases.

Source: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Nutritional Medicine May Be Killing You by Ray D. Strand, MD www.drraystrand.com

1. Do not eat anything that contains Trans Fats (partially hydrogenated oils) or High Fructose Corn Syrup.

2. Eat lots of organic fruits and vegetables, mostly raw.

3. Avoid packaged and processed foods.

4. Drink filtered water, to avoid chlorine, fluoride and other chemicals.

5. Do not eat anything with artificial sweetners, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or MSG.

6. Exercise 30 minutes a day, a brisk walk will do.

7. Use natural products for your body care and in your home for cleaning.

8. Laugh daily.