Heathy 365 News - Bad Habits That Shorten Life

 

Healthy 365 News  Issue # 30 - Dec. 27, 2011 Receive daily tips from Dr. W                             For Appointments Call 281 395-7770  Update From Dr. Weaver Holiday Wishes Readers, These past few days have been a time to put work aside and spend time with family and friends.  That can be one of the privileges of our life experience and one that I am sure we all look forward to experiencing for as long as possible. As the New Year approaches, the tradition of making resolutions is a practice for some; however I have never personally made it a practice of doing so. But I think this is a good time to pause and consider if there is something that you might want to consider changing to help you to be around and enjoy more holidays with family and friends. Today's health tip is about "Bad Habits That Shorten Life". If any of these are of concern to you, then let your conscious be your guide. If they apply to any of your loved ones, then maybe you can encourage them to make changes for the better. To your health,   Dr. W Health Tip of the Week Bad Habits that Shorten Life None of us wants to get older, but it is going to happen whether we like it or not. The important thing is that we have long, enjoyable lives, and there are things we can do to insure this happens. However, here are a lot of bad habits people can pick up that will do a lot to shorten their life spans. Luckily, even bad habits can be broken, and the effects can actually be reversed, at least to a certain extent. Here are a few of the things that make us old before our time, and can even shorten our life spans: Smoking - This is one of the worst things a person can do to their bodies. Smoking not only causes cancer, increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, but it also can go a long way in making a person look older. Many people who are lifelong smokers have skin that is extremely wrinkled, and often, they also have dark circles beneath their eyes. If you are a smoker, you really should try to quit. Once you quit smoking, you have less risk of many health problems, including heart disease and cancer. Alcohol - It is fine to indulge in a few drinks once in a while, and there are some studies that show individuals who consume alcohol on a modest basis live longer than those who don't drink at all. In fact, as long as you do not go overboard, it can be kind of therapeutic. But, if you drink to excess, it can definitely shorten your life span, and make you look much older. People who drink heavily often have sallow looking skin, not to mention red, swollen noses. Alcohol can also lead to a number of health problems, including liver issues, gastrointestinal bleeding, and brain impairment. Inactivity - We all need to have a certain amount of exercise, and the less exercise we get, the less healthy we are. When we don't get enough exercise, our muscles and joints will not work properly. Many people who do not exercise find that they really pay for it when they are older. Some studies have shown that being a couch potato is a higher risk factor for heart disease than smoking a pack of cigarettes per day. When you exercise regularly, you can expect to have healthy joints and muscles for many years to come plus improved heart and lung function. Poor Diet - It is really important to try and follow a healthy, balanced diet, at least most of the time. We need to have certain nutrients in order to be healthy, and when we are not eating foods that have these nutrients, our bodies are not getting what they need. On the other hand, being overweight and obesity have reached epidemic levels in this country of over 60% and now effecting up to 30% of children.  Because of the excessive weight, for the first time, our younger generation might face a life expectancy that is lower than their parents. Eating healthy and maintaining an ideal body weight can add years to a person's life, and when you are eating right, you are going to feel a lot better too. Failure to Get Regular Physical Check Ups - Statistically it has been shown that undergoing screening exams for disorders such as colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and a number of other medical diseases can lead to early detection and treatment with potentially better outcomes.  While no one really wants to get any of these diseases, if they do occur, then the earlier they are dealt with, then the better.  However, fear as well as lack of access to healthcare can be major reasons that you might face when it comes to being able to deal with these types of ailments in the best way possible. These are just a few basic health tips that given proper attention can make a major difference in your life.  The choices are up to you. Read Dr. Weaver's Latest Blog Posts Rosacea Laser Treatment- Stop the Redness, Bumps and Irritation Happiness and Your Health- The Number One Key to A Quality Life and Longevity Diabetes and Your Skin- 5 Tips You Should Know to Take Care of Diabetic Skin Problems Skin Rejuvenation Tips- 7 Ways to Improve Your Skin After the Summer Sun

Restore Your Health and Energy In Spite of Your Age 

There is a saying that youth is wasted upon the young.  Ongoing research into the areas of health, wellness, and anti-aging might one day lead to a change in this statement so that perpetual youthful energy and vibrancy is still a possibility at any age.

While this might sound a little bit far fetched, it is becoming more and more of a possibility as each day goes by.  But, to tap into this realm of existence requires discipline, focused activity, with a specific purpose and target in mind.  So, I would like to ask you a question.

Is age starting to catch up with you?  Do you have less energy or vitality than you had when you were 5, 10, or 20 years younger?  Well if so, you don't have to feel like the Lone Ranger. 

As we age our body starts to not operate as well as it once did.  There are a lot of reasons for this.  Research into the aging process shows that metabolic changes take place within all of the cells of the body and a particular decrease is noticed in structures called "mitochondria" which are the energy reservoirs.  Muscle cells contain the highest concentration of mitochondria, especially cardiac muscle which is found in the heart.  While it is inevitable that these changes will take place, there are two things in particular you can do to make things better: follow a healthy diet or eating plan and exercise.

We'll start with exercise.  I know that most of us don't really always enjoy exercise; however there are fun ways that you can do it.  You can always grab an MP3 player and load up your favorite music or even an audio book and go for a walk.  It doesn't have to be a long walk in the beginning.  Just a walk around the block might be all you can do.  That's better than nothing though.

Perhaps for exercise you can find something that you like to do for fun.  For example, swimming is one of the best forms of exercise out there, working almost all parts of your body.  Simply getting out and playing a game can start you out with some exercise that is more enjoyable.  Get out and shoot some hoops with your kids or nephews or nieces.  Whatever you choose to do, try to get out and do it frequently and build a habit of doing some form of exercise.  Thirty minutes of exercise three days per week can have a big impact on your energy level as well as improve sleep habits, and how your body processes the food you eat.

When it comes to diet and eating healthy, there are lots of things to consider there as well.  Allergies are one of the biggest such as gluten sensitivity and lactose intolerance; the other consideration is whether or not you have a disease of some sort such as diabetes or high blood pressure.  If either of these is true, you need a little consultation before you make too many radical decisions in your eating habits.  This can be in the form of some good research online, or from your physician or a registered dietitian.

There are many foods out there which promote health and wellness.  For example, garlic has been known for centuries to have healing qualities.  Seek out vitamins that are high in fiber, vitamins and protein.  Beans, beans the musical fruit should be redone to read "beans, beans, the magical fruit."  Of course they're not really magical, but they offer great benefits nutritionally in the form of vitamins, protein and fiber.  Beans are definitely a food that you should add to your diet if you're not already.

Stay away from fried food and foods with a lot of fat.  These will clog up your arteries as well as excessive calories that can increase weight.  This, in turn, makes your body work harder to pump blood and will affect your stamina and cardiovascular health in general.  Sure you can eat these things, but like most things, do so in moderation or just occasionally.  Make sure to mix in some fresh fruits like a banana or blueberries with your breakfast.

The two areas of healthy diet and exercise are always a good place to start when it comes to health and wellness.  Used in combination with natural supplements, meditation, healthy relationships, and activities that fulfill your life purpose, diet and exercise will do almost everything you want.   

Do this regularly for at least 30 days and you will be sure to notice an increase in energy as your body becomes healthier. When so inspired, continue this as part of your plan for lifelong health and abundant energy.

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Hi Readers Here's Your Hair Loss Newsletter

Macronutrients For Hair Growth… …And Hair Loss! Most people with androgenetic alopecia do some research into this condition and so already know that certain micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, etc) can help hair growth to some extent. But what about macronutrients? These foods (proteins, fats and carbohydrates) are the mainstay of our diet. So what effect do they have on the health of your hair? This is a very important question because, in countries like Japan, where they are now adopting a Western diet, the incidence of androgenetic alopecia is rapidly increasing and catching up with the typical numbers found in countries like the UK and US. Historically, Asians suffer androgenetic alopecia much less than Caucasians. But it's no coincidence that, as they change to the junk-food way of life enjoyed (suffered?) by the West, so too are the conditions and diseases that we suffer, becoming more and more widespread there too. So here's a quick look at the vital things you need to know about the foods you eat and the effect they can have on your hair… Protein Protein is extremely important for healthy hair growth (hair is almost entirely composed of a protein called keratin). But there should be no risk of insufficient protein consumption for most people. Although some people suffer from digestive problems which can lead to poor absorption and utilisation of the proteins they eat, the fact that hair grows quite prolifically throughout the rest of the body proves that there is still sufficient protein consumption for basically everyone. And this includes vegetarians. Your body can use any type of protein to manufacture the keratin it needs to grow hair. When you digest protein, it gets broken down into its component parts (amino acids). Your body then reassembles these amino acids to produce the many different types of protein it needs to function. So there's no particular type of protein-rich food or quantity that you have to eat in order to grow healthy hair. Fats It's well known that the hormone DHT is directly linked to androgenetic alopecia. So it's important to realize that, if you regularly consume high levels of saturated fat (butter, cheese, cream, red meat, etc) your DHT levels can very easily increase. That's because saturated fat will raise the level of LDL cholesterol which then gets converted into DHT. LDL is the "bad" type of cholesterol; HDL is the "good" type. The polyunsaturated fat Omega 3 will decrease LDL cholesterol and DHT levels, and increase HDL cholesterol levels. DHT also controls the production of sebum (which causes greasy hair). This means that your sebum levels can give you an indication of how high your DHT levels are (i.e., hair that gets greasy very quickly indicates high DHT levels). Here's a very basic pathway that shows you how the fat you eat can produce DHT and sebum: Carbohydrates Eat loads of sugar and your insulin levels will go through the roof! And a high concentration of insulin can then cause levels of a substance called SHBG to decrease. SHBG helps bind (lock up) testosterone in the blood and, therein, reduce DHT production. So, straight away, it's easy to see how sugar can be detrimental to hair growth. But that's not all… When carbohydrates are fully digested, they form simple sugars which get released into the blood. Refined grains (like white rice and white flour) will get digested much quicker than unrefined grains (e.g., brown rice and wholegrain flour). This means that refined grains will also raise insulin levels much faster and higher as well. If you consume more calories than your body needs, it can convert any excess into saturated fat and form LDL cholesterol. And, as explained in "Fats" above, this can be bad news for your hair! Finally, if you keep consuming junk food in excess, you could eventually develop diabetes (a condition that has been linked to androgenetic alopecia). So, there's plenty of information there for you to chew over. And plenty of good reasons why you should start eating healthy food if you're not already doing so. Summary - Recipe for hair growth success? If you consume plenty of Omega 3 from oily fish (perhaps salmon three or four times/week) and cut right down on the junk food (including sugar, refined grains and saturated fat) then you will help both your hair and your health in general. Olive oil (which does not increase cholesterol levels) can be used as a substitute for butter, and flax seed (linseed), pumpkin seeds and walnuts can provide some Omega 3 for vegetarians. There's no doubt that the excess consumption of saturated fats and sugars can hinder hair growth - by increasing DHT production, saturated fats will accelerate the skull expansion and hair loss process. It's all good food for thought! Bon appetit! You can learn more about the link between insulin and hair loss here: http://www.top-hair-loss-remedy.com/hair-loss.html#hormones-and-skull-expansion Note: if your email provider does not support html, just copy and paste the link above into your browser address bar. Next issue: Alliums – What are they? And how do they help hair grow? See you next week, Paul Taylor P.S. This newsletter runs in a continuous sequence. This means that any issue you might have missed will cycle back round again in about 15 weeks. Copyright © Paul Taylor 2011 You are subscribed to Reverse Hair Loss Now. If you wish to remove yourself from this mailing, please click on the following URL... http://top-hair-loss-remedy.com/cgi-bin/mailout/mailmgr.cgi?us=LQ.21154534.25338636.882b33918e59ff6f78012855d56789ca (If the above URL is not a link, copy-and-paste the URL into your Web browser. That will confirm your removal.) 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Heathy 365 News - 99 Top Health, Wellness & Beauty Tips for 2011

 

Healthy 365 News  Issue # 29 - Dec. 20, 2011 Receive daily tips from Dr. W                             For Appointments Call 281 395-7770  Update From Dr. Weaver Greetings Readers, As part of the process of putting together the information that goes into this newsletter, I review numerous articles and resources to come with timely and useful information to be able to provide you with valuable tips to help you have a healthier life as well as have the best appearance possible. I must admit that at times I wonder if talking about beauty is truly valuable or if I am crossing over into the area of focusing on vanity.  But several research studies have shown that if you feel good about the way you look, it has an overall positive impact on your physical health as well, so this gives me the push to keep studying these areas and offering you solutions to help with the way your skin and hair look as well. As we near the end of 2011, I would like to provide a listing of some of the key factors that I have come across this year that I think can have the greatest impact your health, wellness and beauty. Look over the list and keep it as a reference for areas that you might want to focus upon to help you in those areas you think need attention in your life. Here is my list of "Most Significant Health and Beauty Tips for 2011".  Look them over and if there is something you would like to get more details about, let me know.  In 2012, I plan to use these topics to be able to offer live teleseminars and webinars with other experts in these fields so it would be useful for you to let me know which topics interest you the most.   Dr. W Health Tip of the Week The Top 99 Health, Wellness and Beauty Tips for 2011 A considerable amount of attention is being paid to health and wellness with the ongoing expansion of research into the areas of anti-aging medicine, healthy living, and disease prevention above and beyond the traditional practices of diagnosing and treating diseases.  So, you can now take steps to protect and maintain your health as well as get appropriate medical attention when and if the need arises to optimize your life experience. Here is a list of 99 significant tips that were in the news during 2011 that would be good for you to keep in mind as you manage your personal health, wellness, and beauty. 1. Smoking Can Increase the Risk of Skin Cancer in Females 2. Spurts of Intense Exercise Can Benefit Diabetics 3. Smokers Who Quit are Happier People 4. Indoor Tanning Can Increase the Risk of Skin Cancer 5. Laser Hair Removal is By Far the Best Technique for Hair Removal 6. Eating Specific Foods Can Help the Brain 7. Visualization is An Integral Part of Your Health Journey 8. Helping The Young to Lose Weight Is A Major Challenge 9. Your Skin Reflects Your Inner Well Being 10. Exercise Can Change Our Brains for The Better 11. Our Perception of Ideal Weight is On The Rise 12. How to Remove Damage From the Summer Sun 13. True Happiness Comes From Helping Others More Than Our Achievements 14. How to Stay Trim When Fat Runs In The Family 15. Regular Exercise Can Improve Sleep Patterns 16. How to Face Social Events With Confidence In Your Looks 17. How Happiness Affects Your Health 18. Factors That Cause Our Bodies to Age 19. What We Think Will Make Us Happy Is Not Always the Case 20. How to Remove Diet and Exercise Resistant Fat Deposits 21. Lupus Is A Condition Aggravated by Fatigue and Tiredness 22. How to Remove Age Spots and Prevent New Ones From Appearing 23. The Best Anti-Oxidant Supplements You Should Take 24. Happiness Is the Number One Key to A Quality Life and Longevity 25. How to Best Manage Stress 26. Is Your Spouse Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts? 27. Aging Well Through Exercise 28. Vitamin D Levels Impact Heart Health 29. Too Little Exercise and Too Little Sleep Tied to Depression 30. 27% of Diabetics and 93% of Pre-Diabetics are Undiagnosed 31. How to Keep Your Skin Soft in the Winter 32. How to Restore A Youthful Appearance 33. Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes 34. Eating Slowly Reduces Food Intake 35. Increased Water Consumption Can Help Protect the Kidneys 36. Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds 37. Calorie Restriction Slows Aging and Decreases Illness 38. Diet and Exercise Might Reduce Sleep Apnea 39. Diabetes Doubles the Risk for Alzheimer's 40. Curbing Holiday Weight Gain With Exercise 41. Resveratrol in Red Wine Shows Promise In Human Study 42. Happiness Can Lead to A Lower Death Rate 43. How Getting Involved With Younger People Can Help You to Stay Young 44. 10 Commandments of Weight Loss 45. One in 5 Americans Will Develop Skin Cancer 46. Making Informed Decisions About Your Own Health Care and Beauty Treatments 47. Drinking Coffee Linked to Reduced Skin Cancer 48. Tanning Bed Use Increases the Risk for 3 Types of Skin Cancer 49. Study Shows No Link of Cell Phones to Brain Cancer 50. How to Lower Cholesterol Without Pills 51. Smoking Increases Heart Disease Risk In Females 52. What Chronic Inflammation Does to The Body and How to Stop It. 53. Vitamin D Supplements Reduce Global Mortality Rates 54. Risks of Formaldehyde in Hair Products 55. Benefits of Cashew Nuts 56. The Benefits of A Fitness Coach 57. Yoga As Pain Relief 58. Possible Bacterial Link to Colon Cancer 59. Once You Have Reached Your Ideal Weight How to Keep it Off 60. Exercise Can Reduce Migraines 61. A Healthy Diet Can Reduce The Risk for Depression and Anxiety 62. Stress Can Be One of The Greatest Sources of Our Undoing 63. Adequate Sleep Is One of the Key Areas of Importance for Healthy Living 64. Vitamin D Helps the Immune System Fight Infections 65. Healthy Diets Might Combat the Heart Disease Gene 66. All Vitamins Might Not Be Safe 67. Diabetes Education Helps to Improve Blood Sugar Control 68. Chocolate Consumption Study Shows Decreased Risk of Stroke in Women 69. Smokers Have Heart Attacks Earlier Than Non-Smokers 70. Losing Weight and Exercise Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk 71. Retiring From Work Does Not Have to Mean Retiring From Life 72. Vigorous Exercise Can Increase Vitamin D Level and Reduce Heart Disease Risk 73. Global Diabetes Epidemic Presses On] 74. Swimming Is One of the Best Forms Of Exercise Out There 75. Night Owl Teens Can Be More Prone to Obesity 76. Why Medicine is Not Health 77. Setting Fitness Goals That Work 78. Meditation Helps to Reduce Stress and Improve Health 79. Early Research Suggests That Insulin Nasal Spray Might Help Alzheimer's Disease 80. Lack of Deep Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure 81. How to Avoid the Complications From Insulin Resistance 82. Lose Weight and Control Snoring 83. Proven Ways to Restore Your Health and Energy 84. How to Achieve A Healthy BMI 85. Job Stress Can Lead to More Physician Visits 86. Making Life Meaningful Despite A Debilitating Disease 87. Eating Prunes Can Help Prevent Bone Fractures In Women 88. High Salt Diets and Lack of Exercise Can Lead to Mental Decline in Seniors 89. 84% of Elderly Blacks and 57% of Elderly Whites are Vitamin D Deficient 90. What to Do if You Regret Getting A Tattoo 91. Learn How to Look Your Best At Every Age 92. Staying Healthy and Disease Free Starts In The Brain 93. How a Cactus from India Can Help You Lose Weight 94. Friendly Work Environment Linked to A Longer Life 95. Poor Health Habits Can Cause Brain Shrinkage 96. How to Manage Insomnia and Get Better Sleep 97. UV Coated Sun Glasses Are Like Sunscreen for the Eyes 98. Nutrition Plays a Key Role in Healthy Aging and Longevity 99. Healthy Aging Begins In Your Early Years Well there you have it! A list of 99 tips from 2011 that can help improve your life with respect to health, wellness, and appearance.  Here is what I would like to do with the list.  Pick at least 5 items but preferably 10 that you think will help you the most during the coming year and get mentally prepared to do the work required to get the change that you want. Post the list in a place you can look at it every day and cross the items off the list as you achieve the results you want. For more information, download the free report "Solutions For Lifelong Health and Beauty" at www.DrSeymourWeaver.com/solutions if you have not done so before. Also, contact me by email at DrWeaver@DrSeymourWeaver.com if you would like more detailed information about a specific topic during the coming year Read Dr. Weaver's Latest Blog Posts Rosacea Laser Treatment- Stop the Redness, Bumps and Irritation Happiness and Your Health- The Number One Key to A Quality Life and Longevity Diabetes and Your Skin- 5 Tips You Should Know to Take Care of Diabetic Skin Problems Skin Rejuvenation Tips- 7 Ways to Improve Your Skin After the Summer Sun

Restore Your Health and Energy In Spite of Your Age 

There is a saying that youth is wasted upon the young.  Ongoing research into the areas of health, wellness, and anti-aging might one day lead to a change in this statement so that perpetual youthful energy and vibrancy is still a possibility at any age.

While this might sound a little bit far fetched, it is becoming more and more of a possibility as each day goes by.  But, to tap into this realm of existence requires discipline, focused activity, with a specific purpose and target in mind.  So, I would like to ask you a question.

Is age starting to catch up with you?  Do you have less energy or vitality than you had when you were 5, 10, or 20 years younger?  Well if so, you don't have to feel like the Lone Ranger. 

As we age our body starts to not operate as well as it once did.  There are a lot of reasons for this.  Research into the aging process shows that metabolic changes take place within all of the cells of the body and a particular decrease is noticed in structures called "mitochondria" which are the energy reservoirs.  Muscle cells contain the highest concentration of mitochondria, especially cardiac muscle which is found in the heart.  While it is inevitable that these changes will take place, there are two things in particular you can do to make things better: follow a healthy diet or eating plan and exercise.

We'll start with exercise.  I know that most of us don't really always enjoy exercise; however there are fun ways that you can do it.  You can always grab an MP3 player and load up your favorite music or even an audio book and go for a walk.  It doesn't have to be a long walk in the beginning.  Just a walk around the block might be all you can do.  That's better than nothing though.

Perhaps for exercise you can find something that you like to do for fun.  For example, swimming is one of the best forms of exercise out there, working almost all parts of your body.  Simply getting out and playing a game can start you out with some exercise that is more enjoyable.  Get out and shoot some hoops with your kids or nephews or nieces.  Whatever you choose to do, try to get out and do it frequently and build a habit of doing some form of exercise.  Thirty minutes of exercise three days per week can have a big impact on your energy level as well as improve sleep habits, and how your body processes the food you eat.

When it comes to diet and eating healthy, there are lots of things to consider there as well.  Allergies are one of the biggest such as gluten sensitivity and lactose intolerance; the other consideration is whether or not you have a disease of some sort such as diabetes or high blood pressure.  If either of these is true, you need a little consultation before you make too many radical decisions in your eating habits.  This can be in the form of some good research online, or from your physician or a registered dietitian.

There are many foods out there which promote health and wellness.  For example, garlic has been known for centuries to have healing qualities.  Seek out vitamins that are high in fiber, vitamins and protein.  Beans, beans the musical fruit should be redone to read "beans, beans, the magical fruit."  Of course they're not really magical, but they offer great benefits nutritionally in the form of vitamins, protein and fiber.  Beans are definitely a food that you should add to your diet if you're not already.

Stay away from fried food and foods with a lot of fat.  These will clog up your arteries as well as excessive calories that can increase weight.  This, in turn, makes your body work harder to pump blood and will affect your stamina and cardiovascular health in general.  Sure you can eat these things, but like most things, do so in moderation or just occasionally.  Make sure to mix in some fresh fruits like a banana or blueberries with your breakfast.

The two areas of healthy diet and exercise are always a good place to start when it comes to health and wellness.  Used in combination with natural supplements, meditation, healthy relationships, and activities that fulfill your life purpose, diet and exercise will do almost everything you want.   

Do this regularly for at least 30 days and you will be sure to notice an increase in energy as your body becomes healthier. When so inspired, continue this as part of your plan for lifelong health and abundant energy.

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