It has been awhile since my last comments on dieting and I wonder how my weight maintainers are doing. I have been looking at the research on weight maintenance and it is a bit frustruating. The ultimate goal of the successful wieght maintainer should be a healthy relationship with food, regular but enjoyable moderate exercise, and a feeling of empowerment that you can make the right choices and remain at a healthy weight. (The same applies to former back pain sufferers, hopefully you have been empowered to understand how you developed back pain and how to avoid it.) I would love to know our effect as clinicians either way if you wouldn't mind. I would like to share a hopeful article that stresses that steeling yourself for a challenge and anticipating that it will be difficult to achieve your goals actually helps people to do better. The second article deals with the vicious cycle many people find themselves on when it comes to their weight. Please don't be depressed by it but use this information to recognize that your attempts are a difficult challenge that you should acknowledge, in order to have the strength to keep fighting and to understand that many, many people face the same challenges. And don't underestimate the power of habits! We are creatures of habit. Rely on your healthy fallback dinners in times of stress, plan your weekly meals on Sundays(and do your shopping), schedule time for yourself, if its back pain, know your weak points and practice postural awareness, most important....have a plan ...any plan....don't wait until you are ravenous and then just grab whatever is the closest thing. Anyway, read these articles....they are interesting.....and let me know how you are doing. We welcome people to begin Ideal Protein again with no start-up fees, just to get back on track with your healthy lifestyle.
[Acknowledge Your Obstacles - Here’s a counterintuitive little piece of goal wisdom: “Women who imagined that the path to weight loss would be easy lost an average of 24 pounds less than those who imagined themselves having a hard time resisting temptation,” Halvorson tells us.
Fascinating. And it’s not just a fluke in a single study.
“[Gabriele] Oettingen [PhD] and her colleagues have found the same pattern when looking at students in search of high-paying jobs after college, at single individuals looking to form lasting romantic relationships, and at seniors recovering from hip replacement surgery. No matter who they are and what they are trying to do, we find that successful people not only have confidence that they will eventually succeed, but are equally confident that they will have a tough time getting there.”
This is a really Big Idea. I’ve read a lot of goal-setting and general self-development books, and I can’t remember reading one that referenced these studies — perhaps because people don’t like to hear that reaching their goals will be challenging. But apparently, acknowledging likely obstacles is an important element in improving our chances for success.
So grab your pen and paper again and jot down some of the obstacles you suspect you’re going to face on your way to your No. 1 challenging goal.
If you’re already well aware of the obstacles, but lack confidence in your ability to succeed, Halvorson has advice for you: “If you believe that you are having a hard time reaching your goal because you lack the necessary ability, and that you can’t do much to change that . . well, there’s no way to put this nicely: You are wrong. Effort, planning, persistence and good strategies are what it really takes to succeed.”]
http://experiencelife.com/article/succeed-how-we-can-reach-our-goals/
[The Fat Trap By TARA PARKER-POPEFor 15 years, Joseph Proietto has been helping people lose weight.When these obese patients arrive at his weight-loss clinic inAustralia, they are determined to slim down. And most of the time, he says, they do just that, sticking to the clinic’s program and dropping excess pounds. But then, almost without exception, the weight begins to creep back. In a matter of months or years, the entire effort has come undone, and the patient is fat again. “It has always seemed strange to me,” says Proietto, who is a physician at the University ofMelbourne. “These are people who are very motivated to lose weight,who achieve weight loss most of the time without too much trouble and yet, inevitably, gradually, they regain the weight.” Anyone who has ever dieted knows that lost pounds often return, and most of us assume the reason is a lack of discipline or a failure of willpower. But Proietto suspected that there was more to it, and he decided to take a closer look at the biological state of the body after weight loss.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/magazine/tara-parker-pope-fat-trap.html?pagewanted=all
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Monday, December 12, 2011
Low Carbohydrate Diets will save your life!
I feel like shouting this information from the rooftops, kicking the media, and shoving it down the throats of general medicine and dieticians. This is not up for debate at this stage of the research.....high carbohydrate diets are killing Americans.
Don't let the healthy, whole grain, all fruit smoothie marketers mislead you anymore. All carbohydrates...breads, rice, smoothies, sweets and treats, milk, etc.. turn to simple sugars in the body. Only a small amount of these sugars can be used in the brain and stored in the muscles, all the rest turns into fat!!!! Consider the health food stalwart Grape-nuts. With 47 grams of carbs per half cup, take away 5 grams of dietary fiber, add a few grams of carbs with your milk, maybe a glass of OJ at 20+ grams of carbs, and you have had a "healthy" breakfast that has more sugar than a milkshake or a donut and is guaranteed to add fat to your body. And who eats just a 1/2 cup of cereal. Now imagine following that up with a latte at 20+ grams of carbs, then a typical lunch...two slices whole grain bread with filling 40 grams of carbs, chips 25 grams of carbs, if you stick to one portion size, maybe a piece of fruit 15 grams of carbs, god-forbid a real soda at 39 grams of carbs per can. I am describing what many people would condsider generally healthy eating and you have ingested nearly twice the carbs you should have safely in an entire day...and you have not even had your afternoon snack yet.
Please read the following article comparing low carb calorie restriction for reducing cancer risk and encouraging weight loss vs. calorie restriction alone. There are many, many other studies like this! Don't let the marketing fool you any longer. http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/SABCS/30148
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Who could say it better than Deepak Chopra
The attached article is absolutely fabulous for its forthright explanation of the epidemic of back pain in our country. The huge increase in expenditures for advanced imaging, prescription painkillers, and surgeries have not paid off. They have left us with dramatically increased prescription drug addiction and continued suffering.
There is no longer any doubt.....conservative care and prevention are the only prescription you need for health. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deepak-chopra/meaning-behind-back-pain_b_992322.html?ir=Yahoo
There is no longer any doubt.....conservative care and prevention are the only prescription you need for health. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deepak-chopra/meaning-behind-back-pain_b_992322.html?ir=Yahoo
Monday, May 30, 2011
Avoiding back pain in the car - Medicine Net article
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=144882
In addition to this advice, take a look at your posture. If you have deviations from normal - see previous posture blogs - be sure you are not exacerbating the problem.
If you have a shift or translation to the right in your posture, don't lean on the console. Instead lean on the driver's side door.
If you have hip pain, don't let your gas pedal leg twist and contort for long periods of time. Take the time to adjust your seat to an appropriate position.
Don't overlook the power of ICING while on the road. Remember your ice packs and you will virtually guarantee a pain free arrival.
Finally, ask your Chiropractor to take a look at your driving set-up critically, taking your individual posture into account. We never mind stepping out of the office a minute to do this. We want our patients to have a great summer road trip.........or really, just commute pain-free.
In addition to this advice, take a look at your posture. If you have deviations from normal - see previous posture blogs - be sure you are not exacerbating the problem.
If you have a shift or translation to the right in your posture, don't lean on the console. Instead lean on the driver's side door.
If you have hip pain, don't let your gas pedal leg twist and contort for long periods of time. Take the time to adjust your seat to an appropriate position.
Don't overlook the power of ICING while on the road. Remember your ice packs and you will virtually guarantee a pain free arrival.
Finally, ask your Chiropractor to take a look at your driving set-up critically, taking your individual posture into account. We never mind stepping out of the office a minute to do this. We want our patients to have a great summer road trip.........or really, just commute pain-free.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Don't trust your health to this...........trust your health to prevention! WSJ -article on drug companies bribery
http://pharmagossip.blogspot.com/
Drug maker Eli Lilly & Co. is in advanced discussions with the SEC to resolve an investigation into potential violations of a U.S. law prohibiting bribery of foreign officials, the company said.
The Indianapolis-based company's disclosure...comes three weeks after health-care giant Johnson and Johnson agreed to pay more than 70 million to settle U.S. and U.K. allegations that it paid bribes to doctors in three European countries, as well as kickbacks to Iraq to illegally obtain business under former leader Saddam Hussein.
U.S. authorities have stepped up enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which bars U.S. companies from bribing foreign officials to obtain or retain business.
Drug maker Eli Lilly & Co. is in advanced discussions with the SEC to resolve an investigation into potential violations of a U.S. law prohibiting bribery of foreign officials, the company said.
The Indianapolis-based company's disclosure...comes three weeks after health-care giant Johnson and Johnson agreed to pay more than 70 million to settle U.S. and U.K. allegations that it paid bribes to doctors in three European countries, as well as kickbacks to Iraq to illegally obtain business under former leader Saddam Hussein.
U.S. authorities have stepped up enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which bars U.S. companies from bribing foreign officials to obtain or retain business.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
ADHD - Why not try dietary testing first. WebMD
A recent ADHD study is very exciting news. Researchers have determined that ADHD can be successfully treated in children by modifying their diets. This treatment, which is said to dramatically change children's behavior, has no side effects. Side effects of the current standard, Ritalin, include stunting of growth among others. Read both articles below.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/20/health/webmd/main3082458.shtml
Ritalin Stunts Growth - Research shows that after three years on ADHD medications, kids are shorter and lighter than peers.
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/12/134456594/study-diet-may-help-adhd-kids-more-than-drugs
Teachers and doctors who worked with the children in the study reported marked changes in behavior. "In fact they were flabbergasted," the lead researcher says.
This article is also very good because the lead researcher, Dr. Lidy Pelsser of the ADHD Research Centre of the Netherlands makes an important statement. "ADHD, it's just a couple symptoms....it's not a disease." She indicates, when you see these symptoms you should be looking for the underlying cause. Her study, published in The Lancet, attributes the underlying cause to environmental factors, specifically hypersensitivity to certain foods in 64% of cases. This is an important distinction for parents to consider, coming from such an esteemed source. If your child were in pain you would look for the underlying cause. According to Dr. Pelsser, behavioral issues require the same approach.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/20/health/webmd/main3082458.shtml
Ritalin Stunts Growth - Research shows that after three years on ADHD medications, kids are shorter and lighter than peers.
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/12/134456594/study-diet-may-help-adhd-kids-more-than-drugs
Teachers and doctors who worked with the children in the study reported marked changes in behavior. "In fact they were flabbergasted," the lead researcher says.
This article is also very good because the lead researcher, Dr. Lidy Pelsser of the ADHD Research Centre of the Netherlands makes an important statement. "ADHD, it's just a couple symptoms....it's not a disease." She indicates, when you see these symptoms you should be looking for the underlying cause. Her study, published in The Lancet, attributes the underlying cause to environmental factors, specifically hypersensitivity to certain foods in 64% of cases. This is an important distinction for parents to consider, coming from such an esteemed source. If your child were in pain you would look for the underlying cause. According to Dr. Pelsser, behavioral issues require the same approach.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Being healthy is a revolutionary act!
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/dec/20/health/la-he-carbs-20101220 http://www.drbriffa.com/2009/07/24/does-the-atkins-diet-cause-heart-disease/ http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=124360 http://www.experiencelifemag.com/issues/january-february-2011/wellness/being-healthy-is-a-revolutionary-act-renegade-perspectives-for-thriving-in-a-mixed-up-world.php
I am disgusted by the dietary mis-information in our society and feel it is negatively impacting our kids. I believe the public's confusion is because they are not aware that there are two main camps in the diet industry, both trying to influence government policy. There are the American Dietetic Association who have the calorie in-calorie out, check and balance ideology, along with the low fat, low calorie approach to diet they espouse. On the other hand are the low carb diets of various types; high protien, high fat, high protein-high fat, adequate protein-low glycemic, etc.... After extensive reading for my own edification and to care for my children, I am fully on the side of the low carb diet and low carb lifestyle! The low fat, low calorie craze is clearly not working with more than 60% of our population overweight and obese, but more importantly, it leaves too much room for confusion about what is healthy. The labels of many incredibly unhealthy foods are massaged into being full of low-fat, whole grain goodness. In reality, kids and adults should have 15-20gr of protein with every meal, fill half their plates with vegetables, include no more than 1o0 -120 gr of carbohydrates per day (no more than 40 gr per meal, preferably from fruit, high fiber, and whole grain sources), and don't worry about fat, except trans-fat. If this diet is combined with moderate exercise 3-4 times per week it is a recipe for a healthy life. And from now on, when McDonalds is trying to sell you on an All Fruit Smoothie with 75gr of carbs, choose the Ice Cream cone instead. It has one third the sugar, more protein, and at least they know they are getting a treat. By the way, those carbs are most of what kids would need in an entire day. This is not about kids getting fat, it much more serious. Due to obesity, our children are the first generation that may not live as long as their parents. I hope this has piqued your curiosity enough to do a little more reading.
I am disgusted by the dietary mis-information in our society and feel it is negatively impacting our kids. I believe the public's confusion is because they are not aware that there are two main camps in the diet industry, both trying to influence government policy. There are the American Dietetic Association who have the calorie in-calorie out, check and balance ideology, along with the low fat, low calorie approach to diet they espouse. On the other hand are the low carb diets of various types; high protien, high fat, high protein-high fat, adequate protein-low glycemic, etc.... After extensive reading for my own edification and to care for my children, I am fully on the side of the low carb diet and low carb lifestyle! The low fat, low calorie craze is clearly not working with more than 60% of our population overweight and obese, but more importantly, it leaves too much room for confusion about what is healthy. The labels of many incredibly unhealthy foods are massaged into being full of low-fat, whole grain goodness. In reality, kids and adults should have 15-20gr of protein with every meal, fill half their plates with vegetables, include no more than 1o0 -120 gr of carbohydrates per day (no more than 40 gr per meal, preferably from fruit, high fiber, and whole grain sources), and don't worry about fat, except trans-fat. If this diet is combined with moderate exercise 3-4 times per week it is a recipe for a healthy life. And from now on, when McDonalds is trying to sell you on an All Fruit Smoothie with 75gr of carbs, choose the Ice Cream cone instead. It has one third the sugar, more protein, and at least they know they are getting a treat. By the way, those carbs are most of what kids would need in an entire day. This is not about kids getting fat, it much more serious. Due to obesity, our children are the first generation that may not live as long as their parents. I hope this has piqued your curiosity enough to do a little more reading.
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