Saturday 13 December 2008

How Many of These Deadly Fairy Tales
Do You (and Your Doctor) Still Believe?

CAUTION: Ignorance may be
very hazardous to your health

Why has the number of heart attacks increased by 27 percent over the past 20 years? What's going on here?

Don't we know more about how to prevent heart attacks than ever?

Haven't we been swallowing our statins, lowering our cholesterol, and eating fat-free foods?

Could we be mistaken about some things?

Dr. Michael Mogadam certainly thinks we are. His research -- proven by his amazing success with even high-risk patients -- is turning conventional wisdom about heart health upside down.

Word is getting out. But the medical community is slow to change.

That's why, if avoiding a heart attack or stroke is important to you, I want you to be among the first to know...

The 10 Biggest and Deadliest Heart Myths

Myth #1 -- Heart disease and heart attacks are an inevitable part of aging.

Myth #2 -- Cholesterol is the main cause of heart disease and heart attacks.

Myth #3 -- Blood pressure drugs help you avoid heart problems and live longer.

Myth #4 -- Aggressive, "type A" behavior increases your risk of a heart attack.

Myth #5 -- Low-fat, low cholesterol diets are good for you and your heart.

Myth #6 -- Any exercise is always good for your heart.

Myth #7 -- There are two kinds of cholesterol: Good and bad.

Myth #8 -- You should eat less salt.

Myth #9 -- You should lose weight if you're "overweight."

Myth #10 -- There's no way to absolutely, positively avoid a heart attack.

If you believe any of these outdated fairy tales, this Special Report will be a real eyeopener. And possibly a real lifesaver.

Because the truth is...

Truth #1 -- Your risk of a heart attack does NOT have to increase as you age. (In fact, keep reading and you'll learn how to completely eliminate it!)

Truth #2 -- Most people who die of heart disease have low or normal cholesterol levels. Focus on cholesterol and you can easily overlook much more important risk factors.

Truth #3 -- Blood pressure drugs usually don't help you live longer or lower your heart attack risk (unless you follow the advice in this Special Report).

Truth #4 -- Being an aggressive, "type A" personality is perfectly harmless to your heart. But certain overlooked emotions do skyrocket your risk.

Truth #5 -- Low-fat, low cholesterol diets are even worse than useless (and so depressing). They can actually harm you. (We'll tell you how.)

Truth #6 -- Strenuous exercise can actually increase your risk of heart disease by 10,000 percent.

Truth #7 -- There's good, good cholesterol and bad, good cholesterol. Likewise, there's bad cholesterol and REALLY bad cholesterol. (Many die because they don't know this information.)

Truth #8 -- Only some people benefit from eating less salt. Eating too little salt can actually be harmful.

Truth #9 -- Likewise, only some people considered "overweight" really need to lose weight for their heart health. It depends on one factor.

Truth #10 -- You can absolutely, positively eliminate any risk of a heart attack for yourself and those you love -- thanks to the groundbreaking work of Dr. Mogadam that's revealed in the pages that follow.

In fact, what Dr. Mogadam has discovered is so revolutionary that this usually modest doctor now unequivocally claims: "Every heart attack is now preventable."

What qualifies Dr. Mogadam to make such a bold claim?

Dr. Mogadam doesn't just theorize about heart health. He proves the risk-canceling power of his revolutionary ideas day in and day out in his medical practice outside Washington, D.C. The dramatic results, especially among patients labeled "high risk" by other doctors, have been extraordinary.

He publishes his groundbreaking findings in leading medical journals. His research has withstood the intense scrutiny of his peers -- collecting numerous awards for exposing outdated medical ideas and showing what should be done instead.

And he's been asked to pass on his discoveries to the next generation of doctors as a clinical associate professor of medicine at the renowned George Washington University School of Medicine.


Cut Your Risk of a Fatal Heart Attack
in Half Right Now!

Get yourself a glass of water.

Seriously.

Go ahead. I'll wait.

Now drink it.

Congratulations! You're on your way to cutting your heart attack risk by up to 51 percent.

In a huge, 6-year study of 34,000 participants, shocked researchers found that men who drank 5 or more glasses of water daily had up to 51 percent fewer fatal heart attacks than those who drank less than 2 glasses.

Women water-drinkers had up to 35 percent fewer.

Water seems to dilute your blood a bit and makes it less prone to a clot, which can trigger a deadly heart attack.

And the calcium and magnesium in the water don't seem to hurt either.

Now... care for a refill on that water?

Of course, Dr. Mogadam isn't satisfied with a mere 51 percent or 35 percent reduction in your risk.

Keep reading and discover how you can further reduce your risk of a heart attack.

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The Great Cholesterol Conspiracy

What the drug company fat cats and "cholesterol-free"
food peddlers don't want you to know

For 30 years, the health and medical communities have promoted the following flawed and outdated myth:

Elevated blood cholesterol is the principal cause of heart disease and heart attacks.

"Balderdash!" says Dr. Mogadam.

Fact is, most heart attack victims have low to moderate levels of cholesterol -- as low as 180!

How many, he asks, have died because physicians focused on cholesterol and ignored other risk factors?

Yes, in some cases, lowering your cholesterol can lower your risk of a heart attack.

But you'll never completely eliminate your risk of being struck down by a heart attack by focusing on cholesterol.

And by concentrating on cholesterol you may be ignoring what's really putting you at risk.

Unfortunately, drug companies and makers of cholesterol-free foods make billions of dollars from the myth that low cholesterol will save you from a heart attack.

That's why good, objective advice on the subject (the kind you'll find in Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART) is hard to come by.

How to Reverse Plaque Buildup

For example, lowering your levels of "bad cholesterol" (LDL) can stop the progression of heart disease.

But it won't reverse the deadly buildup of plaque in your arteries.

Fortunately, in Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART, you'll find two different ways to literally clear plaque from your arteries (without a scalpel!) -- on pages 43 and 53.

In addition, in Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART, you'll discover...

  • How to trick your liver into removing cholesterol from your bloodstream. Page 110
  • The real scoop on oats and cholesterol. Oats can lower your cholesterol. But by how much, and how much would you have to eat? Surprising answers on page 63.
  • If your doctor says these 3 words about your cholesterol... just say "no." Or find another doctor. Page 51
  • The 2-cent remedy that works just as well as expensive cholesterol-lowering drugs. See page 98.

Meet the Doctor Who Can Foil Your
Coming Heart Attack

When Washington, D.C.'s movers and shakers find themselves at high risk for a heart attack...

... they quickly make an appointment with Dr. Michael Mogadam.

Because he's more than just a medical doctor and clinical associate professor of medicine at the prestigious George Washington University.

He's won several awards for groundbreaking research -- research that has verified much more effective ways to avoid heart problems.

And he's used these new methods to successfully treat thousands of patients -- including top government officials, members of Congress, and foreign diplomats.

His Specialty: Defusing Ticking Time Bombs

Dr. Mogadam warns: "Most of the general public, and much of the medical community, are operating on information and recommendations that are dangerously out of date.

"While internists, cardiologists, and nutritionists mindlessly put heart patients on cholesterol-lowering drugs and low-fat diets, other sinister time bombs are ticking in our chests, largely ignored and liable to blow up with virtually no warning.

"Every heart attack is preventable," concludes Dr. Mogadam, "if we take off our blinders and pay attention to what the latest research shows."

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Has Your "Good" Cholesterol Gone Bad?

Every day, doctors reassure patients that their high levels of good cholesterol (HDL) mean they have nothing to worry about.

But such thinking is dated, dangerous, and creates a false sense of security.

Good cholesterol (HDL) protects your heart because it's a powerful antioxidant. It keeps your bad cholesterol (LDL) from oxidizing and wreaking havoc on your arteries.

However, under certain circumstances, good HDL particles can go over to the dark side and cause oxidization.

Not only do they lose their effectiveness, they can actually speed up the oxidation of your LDL and trigger plaque and heart problems!

How can you tell if your good cholesterol has gone bad?

On page 44 of Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART, you'll read about a simple blood test that tells you -- and how to tell whether or not you need to be tested.

Plus, you'll discover...

  • When "bad" cholesterol (LDL) is much worse than it seems. If your doctor hasn't mentioned the size of your LDL particles, you must see page 50.
  • Delicious foods that boost your good cholesterol. Page 46
  • The type of food that actually robs your body of good cholesterol. Page 46
  • When exercise will raise your good cholesterol levels. And when it won't. Don't move a muscle until you see page 45.
  • A low-cholesterol diet can cause permanent damage to some people. See page 105 and see if you're one of them.

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How Statin Drugs Can Trigger a Heart Attack

Statin drugs can be a waste of money. They can be a lifesaver. Or they can be a life-taker.

It all depends on what you know.

For example, on page 59, Dr. Mogadam reveals that if you suddenly stop taking a statin drug, you can actually trigger a heart attack.

Will Statins Lower Your Risk? Probably Not!

Drugmakers spend billions of dollars a year promoting statins -- by advertising directly to consumers and with an army of drug reps bearing gifts and free samples for doctors. No wonder...

But the brutal fact is that statins only lower the risk of a heart attack in 30 percent of those who take them.

Fortunately, on page 60 of Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART you'll find a simple chart that shows whether you (or a loved one) should be taking statins.

Plus, you'll learn...

  • Which statins lower cholesterol the most. See page 57.
  • A simple way to cut the cost of expensive statin drugs in half. Without generics or compromising on quality. Page 59
  • The truth about statin side effects. What are the needless worries? What are the valid concerns? Page 59
  • Why you should avoid generic statins. Page 62
  • If your doctor recommends a high-dose statin... you must read page 62!
  • How statins can reduce your risk of 7 types of cancers. Plus, how they help prevent bone loss, joint inflammation, and much more. Page 59

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It's for anyone with existing heart problems such as coronary artery disease... anyone who has been told they're at risk because of high cholesterol or high blood pressure... and anyone who simply wants to avoid such problems in the future.

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Why Blood Pressure Drugs Won't Reduce Your Risk
of Heart Disease -- or Help You Live Longer!

Blood pressure drugs can do as much harm as good. But here's a surprising combination of drugs that's both safer and more effective than any individual one...

Your little 10-ounce heart pumps out 1.3 gallons of blood every minute of every hour of every day.

High blood pressure makes it work even harder.

That's why one of the quickest ways to reduce your risk of a heart attack...

... not to mention your risk of a stroke, aneurysm, vision damage, kidney failure, and much more...

... is to lower your blood pressure.

Easier said than done, right?

Not with what Dr. Mogadam shows you in Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART!

But just as with statins, you need to be very careful with blood pressure drugs. Because there's a lot of misinformation out there.

For example, despite what most patients (and even their doctors!) think, blood pressure drugs do not lower by one iota your risk of a heart attack, a stroke, or the many other complications of high blood pressure.

No wonder studies show that patients who take blood pressure drugs such as beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors don't live any longer than those who don't.

Do Blood Pressure Drugs Cause Diabetes?

The reason these drugs have no effect on longevity seems to be that although they lower blood pressure, they also increase insulin resistance, which leads to diabetes.

They also raise your "bad" (LDL) cholesterol. (Not good!)

And they can alter something called "platelet function" -- increasing your chances of a deadly blood clot (really not good!).

Betas Ain't Better!

Maybe that's why so many studies have shown that beta-blockers actually increase your risk of a stroke. Yet they're often the first line of treatment for high blood pressure.

What to do?

First, you should know the following important advice from page 86 of Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART:

The safest combination of blood pressure drugs seems to be a diuretic along with an ACE inhibitor.

This will reduce the thickening of the walls of tiny arteries, protect your kidneys, and improve the health of your heart muscle.

Then read on in Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART and discover...

  • When "normal" blood pressure readings are abnormal. See page 84 for when you should be concerned.
  • Common vitamin lowers blood pressure 10 points! Also helps keep arteries wide open and inflammation-free. Page 136
  • Hidden high blood pressure. Goes up only at a certain time of day. Your doctor misses it and you wind up with a heart attack or stroke! Page 83
  • What you should never drink if you have high blood pressure. Page 166
  • Taking drugs for high blood pressure? You'll cut your risk of dementia in half if you tell your doctor about the research breakthrough on page 84.
  • Drinking just this much alcohol will raise your blood pressure. Latest findings on page 85.
  • Does your blood pressure read high "only" at the doctor's office? Many say that's not a cause for concern. We now know otherwise. See why on page 83.
  • The mineral that lowers your blood pressure. May be especially important if you're... (continued on page 145).
  • Lower your blood pressure -- with coffee! But only if you drink it as described on page 166.

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How a Low-Fat Diet Can Actually
Harm Your Heart

Doctors recommend it. Patients believe in it.
But it triggers the very problems it's supposed to help avoid

When Dr. Mogadam told me about this, it really made me angry.

The diet most doctors recommend -- the diet most patients think will help avoid and reverse heart problems -- can do serious damage to your heart.

For 30 years, a low-fat diet has been the gold standard for anyone looking to avoid heart problems.

Doctors pushed it. Patients obediently followed it. (Or felt very guilty when they didn't.)

Studies Show No Connection Between
Fat and Heart Disease

However, to date, more than 1,000 studies have failed to support the idea that reducing dietary fat has any significant impact on preventing or treating coronary artery disease.

One problem is that a low-fat diet reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) in only 1 out of 3 people. The other 2 don't benefit at all!

Of the lucky few whose cholesterol does go down, it only decreases by a relatively insignificant 7 percent to 10 percent.

And high cholesterol might not even be a significant risk factor for many of those people!

Jack Sprat Should Eat More Fat!

Worse than being ineffective (not to mention taking much of the joy out of eating), low-fat diets can actually be harmful!

Low-fat diets are usually high in carbohydrates, which send much-needed good cholesterol plummeting, and heart-harmful triglycerides soaring. (Doubly bad!)

Perhaps that's why a 20-year study of 832 men showed that a low-fat diet actually increased stroke risk by a frightening 50 percent.

So... Should You Forget About Fat Altogether?

No indeed!

In Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART, you'll learn that fats can be your key to avoiding, stopping, and even reversing heart problems.

Or they can hasten your health downfall. It all depends on what you know about the fats you eat.

For example...

  • Heart-healthy fats (yes, fats!) that raise your good cholesterol levels. Page 46
  • Can a single choice have deadly consequences? Eating too much of this common fat in one sitting can actually result in a sudden heart attack or stroke. Page 106
  • Fat switch cuts your risk of coronary artery disease by more than half. Just eat a little more of the type of fat on page 176. (From a recent 14-year study of 80,000 people.)
  • Type of fat that slashes your levels of good cholesterol. Careful: Your good cholesterol levels might be all that's standing between you and a heart attack. Page 46

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From the files of Michael Mogadam, M.D.

Fran's Aches and Pains Vanish, Too

Fran, 54, came to Dr. Mogadam with shockingly high cholesterol levels.

Total cholesterol: 308. Bad cholesterol (LDL): 214. Triglycerides: 330 -- almost 3 times greater than normal. Plus, her good cholesterol (HDL) was only 38. And she had too much dangerous abdominal fat.

After less than a year working with Dr. Mogadam, she had lost 17 pounds, and her triglycerides and cholesterol (both good and bad) were at optimal levels.

As an added bonus, she claims to have experienced far fewer aches and pains than in the past.


Good News About
Your Favorite "Forbidden" Foods!

One thing I love about Dr. Mogadam is that he really loves food.

That's why he doesn't expect you to sacrifice the foods you love for the health you desire.

Now you can have both: Good food and good health!

For example...

Could an After-Dinner Drink Save Your Life?

More than 100 long-term studies show that any type of alcohol can reduce your risk of coronary artery disease or stroke by up to 50 percent!

What's more, it can keep deadly blood clots from forming. That's why it's good to have a drink right after meals. Because that's when your blood has a tendency to clot.

But drink too much and you increase your risk of heart problems 3 times over.

So please, see page 168 of Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART for the exact "prescription" for healthy imbibing.

And check out the latest on these "forbidden" foods as well:

  • No red flag for red meat! It doesn't cause heart problems or cancer -- as long as you eat the kind described on page 180.
  • Enjoy 7 to 10 eggs a week -- guilt-free. Just follow the directions on page 182.
  • Love to eat out? Here's what to tell the waiter to be sure you'll avoid the hidden, unwanted fats. Page 185
  • Heart-healthiest sandwiches in fast-food restaurants. Revealed on page 185.

  • Two foods most people love -- yet mistakenly avoid as unhealthy. Page 105
  • Love big, juicy hamburgers? Here's the big secret behind making them moist and healthful. Page 180
  • Using margarine instead of butter? Better see page 105 if you care about your family's health!
  • Lifesaving chocolate? Cocoa keeps bad cholesterol from oxidizing and then damaging arteries. Plus, it's full of antioxidants and mood-boosters. Healthiest kind is on page 165.

Doctors Go Nuts

(And why you should join them... )

In a groundbreaking study, 22,071 physicians were carefully monitored for 11 years.

And many of them went nuts. Over nuts.

Researchers were pleasantly surprised to find that the docs who ate an ounce of nuts just a few times a week had much less cardiovascular disease.

What's more, the more nuts they ate, the more their risk fell.

Now you can get the full story in Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART, including...

  • The best nuts for your heart. Lowest in saturated fat. Richest in healthful monounsaturates. Page 157
  • Say "nuts" to these nuts. They contain the highest amounts of saturated fats and omega-6. Page 157

When Coffee Lowers Your Risk of a Heart Attack
(and When It Raises It)

If coffee gets you going in the morning...

... why not also use it to lower your blood pressure and help prevent heart disease?

A 15-year study of 27,312 participants demonstrated that drinking up to 3 cups of coffee a day showed a 24 percent lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

But the benefits decrease as the amount of coffee you drink increases.

So limit yourself to 3 cups a day at most. (If your cup is supersized, be sure to take that into account!)

And here's more important news for caffeine lovers...

  • Unfortunately, coffee can raise your cholesterol levels. Unless... you brew it as described on page 165.

  • Why some people can drink as much coffee and other caffeinated drinks as they want -- with no ill effects. Pages 166-167
  • 3 things people commonly do to tea that destroy its health benefits. (One is to boil the water by microwaving it.) Pages 166-167

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Why You Should Take Most of Your Vitamins,
Minerals, and Other Supplements and
FLUSH THEM DOWN THE TOILET!

With a few notable exceptions,
the supplements you're taking are worthless,
harmful, and not in the form that will do you any good

When I asked Dr. Mogadam what he has against vitamins, minerals, and supplements, he replied...

"Absolutely nothing."

But he hates how they're being misused, and how you're being misled about them.

And in Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART, he sets the record straight.

For example, most multivitamins and other supplements include only a very limited number of ingredients (versus how you would find these compounds in nature).

Worst of all, they're often in unbalanced quantities and of unknown quality.

Mother Nature Knows Best

Fruits and vegetables, on the other hand, offer nutrients in perfect balance and perfect, just-as-nature-intended quality.

What's more, whereas a vitamin or supplement might have just a handful of nutrients, even the lowliest fruit or vegetable has hundreds.

And we just don't know exactly how they act in combination to make you healthier.

So taking a supplement of beta-carotene isn't nearly the same as eating a carrot, says Dr. Mogadam.

Not by a country mile.

That's why study after study has found a definite relationship between eating fruits and vegetables and lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease.

But studies haven't found a positive relationship between popping supplements and reducing cardiovascular disease.

Protect Your Heart and Fight Alzheimer's

Here's a great example of the power of vitamins in their natural state...

You've probably heard about vitamin E and heart disease. But did you know vitamin E can also slow down Alzheimer's?

Trouble is, only one form of vitamin E is powerful enough to do that. You guessed it: The vitamin E you get from foods (such as vegetable oils, nuts, and green leafy vegetables).

By the way, if you take vitamin E for your heart, be sure to take it with a meal. As you'll see on page 134 of Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART, without some fat, you won't absorb it properly.

So Powerful, It's Given to Heart Attack Victims!

When doctors want to relax the arteries of someone having a heart attack -- thus reducing the risk of a life-threatening irregular heartbeat -- they give them a big dose of magnesium.

And studies show that people with the highest blood levels of magnesium have 25 percent to 50 percent less risk of developing coronary artery disease.

No wonder death from coronary artery disease is significantly lower among those who live in magnesium-rich hard-water areas.

But hold on... not everybody needs more magnesium!

On page 145 of Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART, you'll find the 3 telltale signs that magnesium supplements might be helpful for you.

Then go beyond the hype and see which vitamins, minerals, and herbs really can lower your heart attack risk even further...

  • If you're a woman, watch your levels of this protein. Everyone with high levels has a raised risk of dementia and osteoporosis, but the risk of cardiovascular problems doubles if you're a woman. Page 92
  • This multivitamin will cut your cancer risk by a third! But only if you're a... (continued on page 141)
  • Fight both cancer and heart disease! This mineral isn't just good for your heart. It may well be your best dietary cancer fighter. Page 139
  • Don't get taken by this marketing gimmick! The "coronary calcium scans" -- touted as lifesaving -- are close to useless. See page 140 for more information.
  • This powerful heart "drug"... is a vitamin! Raises good cholesterol, lowers a critical marker for heart attack risks, and makes bad cholesterol less harmful. Page 137
  • If you have diabetes or abdominal obesity... The vitamin on page 137 is particularly important for avoiding heart problems.
  • Too much of this mineral increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pages 139-140
  • Turncoat vitamins! They can actually become oxidized and turn into dangerous free radicals. Page 135

The Herbal Hall of Shame

Seems like every day we read about some weed -- excuse me, I mean "herb" -- that will do wonders for your heart.

Not to mention the rest of your body.

Best of all, they say, they're natural -- so they must be safe and good for you.

Well, arsenic and poison ivy are natural -- yet hardly safe or good for you.

Most herbal products are just weak compounds without FDA scrutiny. The amount of "active ingredient" and potency vary from maker to maker -- even batch to batch. Many are contaminated with toxins.

Yet people waste billions of dollars on herbs that won't help them -- and can actually hurt them.

For example, here are Dr. Mogadam's 3 most over-hyped herbal underperformers...

  1. Ginseng -- One of the most overpromoted herbs for the heart. Little of what's sold is genuine ginseng. But the effects of even the good stuff are trivial or nonexistent. Avoid it like the plague if you take digitalis drugs.
  2. Hawthorn -- Popular 100 years ago for heart problems when there were no good drugs. Yet still touted today. Has some minor effects, but pales in comparison to safer, more effective medications.
  3. Evening Primrose -- The oil from the seeds of an American weed. Might have some trivial cardiovascular effects. But to get them you would have to take at least 10 capsules a day.

There is, however, one very beneficial herb Dr. Mogadam does recommend.

It can improve your thinking, memory and stress tolerance, reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke, and safely enhance the anticlotting effect of aspirin.

Find out all about it on page 160 of Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART.


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How to Give Yourself an
ALL-NATURAL "HEART BYPASS"

Open up new, life-giving blood pathways without expensive drugs or painful surgery

When heart arteries get clogged, one solution is to "reroute" circulation.

Normally, that means an expensive, painful, and risky operation known as a heart bypass.

To get to your heart, the surgeon will have to crack some ribs.

But to avoid such a costly, painful, and risky operation and get new blood flow to your heart naturally -- you barely need to break a sweat.

That's right, I'm talking about exercise. (But less than you might think!)

Exercise triggers the growth of new life-giving circulation pathways to your heart -- just like a heart bypass operation.

What's more, it also opens up existing arteries in your heart. And in your brain! (More oxygen to your brain improves your thinking, your memory, and your mood.)

As Important As Any Heart Medication

No wonder many doctors say that, for people with any coronary artery disease whatsoever (and that's most older folks these days), regular exercise is just as important as any heart medication.

I wish I could tell you that you could cut your risk of a heart attack to absolutely zero without at least some exercise.

But I'd be misleading you. And frankly, there's way too much of that going on already.

But I'll promise you this: In Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART, Dr. Mogadam tells you what you need to know to get the maximum benefit from exercise with the least amount of effort.

You'll discover exactly how exercise can help you. And how it might be hurting you.

For example...

  • Too many people confuse getting in shape with... (continued on page 38)
  • When exercise can actually increase your cholesterol level. Please don't make the mistake on page 38.
  • How to use exercise to cut your risk of a heart attack in half. Page 36
  • Best exercise machine for both maximum weight loss and health benefits. Page 40
  • The worst time of day to exercise. Exercising at this hour can actually give you heart disease. Page 40

If You Can Walk Around the Block,
You Can Add 4 Years to Your Life

You don't have to turn into Jack LaLanne to get the benefits of exercise.

You don't even have to break a sweat!

One study showed that just walking 5 days a week adds up to 4 years to your life -- largely because you put off getting heart disease.

In fact, regular exercise lowers your risk of dying of any disease by 56 percent -- that's more than half!

What's more, you'll look better, feel better, slash your risk of colon cancer in half, cut your risk of breast or prostate cancer, slow down your aging, and cut your risk of diabetes by a whopping 60 percent to 90 percent.

You'll even have better sex!

So what are you waiting for? Grab a friend or some headphones and go explore the neighborhood.

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Overweight? Don't Worry About It! Unless...

Not all body fat is bad. One type is much more dangerous.
Here's how to tell if you've got it --
and how to get rid of it

Are you worrying about your weight needlessly?

These days, people are obsessed with being thin. Some actresses and models literally starve themselves to death!

But the truth is, your extra pounds might not matter!

Because when it comes to your health, the kind of fat that can really hurt you is around your middle -- your abdomen.

Abdominal fat is very different from the fat on your arms, chest, or hips. It's what many people call a "potbelly" or "beer belly."

Despite what the weight police may tell you, unless it's abdominal fat, an extra 10, 20 or even 30 pounds probably won't impact your health. Especially if you're over 50.

But even if your fat is abdominal, there's still good news.

The more you lose of it, the more you cut your risk of a deadly heart attack, stroke, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Plus, you can slash your risk of various cancers in half.

Conversely, keep that abdominal fat and you're walking around with more than double the risk you'd normally have.

In Bottom Line's HEALTHY HEART, you'll learn the best ways to lose that dangerous abdominal fat.

What's more, you'll finally understand exactly why most of today's most popular diets simply don't work.

Instead, Dr. Mogadam gives you a simple scoring system for foods that lets you lose weight in the easiest, most convenient, heart-healthiest way possible.

PLUS, you'll lower your risk for many of today's most dreaded diseases -- while the pounds melt away.

Best of all, it's a plan that enables you to enjoy many of the foods you love -- and won't turn you into a "dietary monk."

Here's just some of what you'll discover...

  • How eating more (yes, more!) can actually help you lose weight (and keep you healthy). Page 188
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Thursday 27 November 2008

interesting but am not sure if its authentic.

It might take a few minute to read, but it contains useful information. Please read it!

SWEET POISON! A MUST READ!

In October of 2001, my sister started getting very sick. She had stomach spasms and she was having a hard time getting around. Walking was a major chore. It took everything she had just to get out of bed; she was in so much pain.

By March 2002, she had undergone several tissue and muscle biopsies and was on 24 various prescription medications. The doctors could not determine what was wrong with her. She was in so much pain, and so sick she just knew she was dying.

She put her house, bank accounts, life insurance, etc., in her oldest daughter's name, and made sure that her younger children were to be taken care of.

She also wanted her last hooray, so she planned a trip to Florida (basically in a wheelchair) for March 22nd.

On March 19 I called her to ask how her most recent tests went, and she said they didn't find anything on the test, but they believe she had MS. I recalled an article a friend of mine e-mailed to me and I asked my sister if she drank diet soda? She told me that she did. As a matter of fact, she was getting ready to crack one open that moment.

I told her not to open it, and to stop drinking the diet soda! I e-mailed her article my friend, a lawyer, had sent. My sister called me within 32 hours after our phone conversation and told me she had stopped drinking the diet soda AND she could walk! The muscle spasms went away. She said she didn't feel 100% but, she sure felt a lot better.

She told me she was going to her doctor with this article and would call me when she got home.

Well, she called me, and said her doctor was amazed! He is going to call all of his MS patients to find out if they consumed artificial sweeteners of any kind. In a nutshell, she was being poisoned by the Aspartame in the diet soda...and literally dying a slow and miserable death.

When she got to Florida March 22, all she had to ta ke was one pill, and that was a pill for the Aspartame poisoning! She is well on her way to a complete recovery. And she is walking! No wheelchair!

This article saved her life. If it says 'SUGAR FREE' on the label; DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!
I have spent several days lecturing at the WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE on 'ASPARTAME,' marketed as 'NutraSweet,' 'Equal,' and 'Spoonful.'

In the keynote address by the EPA, it was announced that in the United States in 2001 there is an epidemic of multiple sclerosis and systemic lupus. It was difficult to determine exactly what toxin was causing this to be rampant. I stood up and said that I was there to lecture on exactly that subject. I will explain why Aspartame is so dangerous: When the temperature of this sweetener exceeds 86 degrees F, the wood alcohol in ASPARTAME converts to formaldehyde and then to formic acid, which in turn causes metabolic acidosis. Formic acid is the poison found in the sting of fire ants. The methanol toxicity mimics, among other conditions, multiple sclerosis and systemic lupus.

Many people were being diagnosed in error. Although multiple sclerosis is not a death sentence, Methanol toxicity is!

Systemic lupus has become almost as rampant as multiple sclerosis, especially with Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi drinkers.

The victim usually does not know that the Aspartame is the culprit. He or she continues its use; irritating the lupus to such a degree that it may become a life-threatening condition. We have seen patients with systemic lupus become asymptotic, once taken off diet sodas.

In cases of those diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, most of the symptoms disappear. We've seen many cases where vision loss returned and hearing loss improved markedly.

This also applies to cases of tinnitus and fibromyalgia. During a lecture, I said, 'If you are using ASPARTAME (NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc) and you suffer from fibromyalgia symptoms, spasms, shooting, pains, numbness in your legs,
Cramps,
Vertigo,
Dizziness,
Headaches,
Tinnitus,
Joint pain,
Unexplainable depression, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, blurred vision, or memory loss you probably have ASPARTAME poisoning!'
People were jumping up during the lecture saying,
'I have some of these symptoms.
Is it reversible?'

Yes!
Yes!
Yes!
STOP drinking diet sodas and be alert for Aspartame on food labels!
Many products are fortified with it!
This is a serious problem.
Dr. Espart (one of my speakers) remarked that so many people seem to be symptomatic for MS and during his recent visit to a hospice; a nurse stated that six of her friends, who were heavy Diet Coke addicts, had all been diagnosed with MS. This is beyond coincidence!

Diet soda is NOT a diet product! It is a chemically altered, multiple SODIUM (salt) and ASPARTAME containing product that actually makes you crave carbohydrates.

It is far more likely to make you GAIN weight!

These products also contain formaldehyde, which stores in the fat cells, particularly in the hips and thighs.
Formaldehyde is an absolute toxin and is used primarily to preserve 'tissue specimens.'

Many products we use every day contain this chemical but we SHOULD NOT store it IN our body!

Dr. H. J. R oberts stated in his lectures that once free of the 'diet products' and with no significant increase in exercise; his patients lost an average of 19 pounds over a trial period.

Aspartame is especially dangerous for diabetics.
We found that some physicians, who believed that they had a patient with retinopathy, in fact, had symptoms caused by Aspartame.
The Aspartame drives the blood sugar out of control.
Thus diabetics may suffer acute memory loss due to the fact that aspartic acid and phenylalanine are NEUROTOXIC when taken without the other amino acids necessary for a good balance.

Treating diabetes is all about BALANCE.
Especially with diabetics, the Aspartame passes the blood/brain barrier and it then deteriorates the neurons of the brain; causing various levels of brain damage,
Seizures,
Depression,
Manic depression,
Panic attacks,
Uncontrollable anger and ra ge.

Consumption of Aspartame causes these same symptoms in non-diabetics as well..
Documentation and observation also reveal that thousands of children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD have had complete turnarounds in their behavior when these chemicals have been removed from their diet.

So called 'behavior modification prescription drugs' (Ritalin and others) are no longer needed.
Truth be told, they were never NEEDED in the first place!

Most of these children were being 'poisoned' on a daily basis with the very foods that were 'better for them than sugar.'

It is also suspected that the Aspartame in thousands of pallets of diet Coke and diet Pepsi consumed by men and women fighting in the Gulf War, may be partially to blame for the well-known Gulf War Syndrome.

Dr. Roberts warns that it can cause birth defects, i.e. mental retardation, if taken at the time of conception and during early pregnancy.
Children are especially at risk for neurological disorders and should NEVER be given artificial sweeteners.

There are many different case histories to relate of children suffering grand mal seizures and other neurological disturbances talking about a plague of neurological diseases directly caused by the use of this deadly poison.'

Herein lies the problem:
There were Congressional Hearings when Aspartame was included in 100 different products and strong objection was made concerning its use. Since this initial hearing, there have been two subsequent hearings, and still nothing has been done.
The drug and chemical lobbies have very deep pockets.

Sadly, MONSANTO'S patent on Aspartame has EXPIRED!
There are now over 5,000 products on the market that contain this deadly chemical and there will be thousands more introduced.
Everybody wants a 'piece of the Aspartame pie.'

I assure you that MONSANTO, the creator of Aspartame, knows how deadly it is.

And isn't it ironic that MONSANTO funds, among others, the American Diabetes Association, the American Dietetic Association and the Conference of the American College of Physicians?

This has been recently exposed in the New York Times.
These [organizations] cannot criticize any additives or convey their link to MONSANTO because they take money from the food industry and are required to endorse their products.

Senator Howard Metzenbaum wrote and presented a bill that would require label warnings on products containing Aspartame, especially regarding pregnant women, children and infants.

The bill woul d also institute independent studies on the known dangers and the problems existing in the general population regarding seizures, changes in brain chemistry, neurological changes and behavioral symptoms.

The bill was killed.

It is known that the powerful drug and chemical lobbies are responsible for this, letting loose the hounds of disease and death on an unsuspecting and uninformed public. Well, you're informed now!

YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW!

Wednesday 17 September 2008

Live a Long Life, Even with Cardiac Arrhythmia

Live a Long Life, Even with Cardiac Arrhythmia

Does your heart occasionally flutter or skip a beat? Does it pound unusually fast or unusually slow? If so, you may have a cardiac arrhythmia, an irregular or abnormal heartbeat that indicates a malfunction in the heart’s electrical system. An arrhythmia may be no big deal -- causing no symptoms, sometimes, and presenting no underlying damage or disease -- or it could be a very big deal indeed, possibly leading to stroke or sudden cardiac death.

This, in fact, is what happened to political commentator Tim Russert in June. His death is believed to be the result of an arrhythmia caused by the rupture of plaque in his arteries. Especially in this election year, Russert was such a familiar face in American homes that many felt his loss personally -- and also worried that they, too, might be vulnerable to such a fate. So it seemed a good time to share with you a bit more about heart arrhythmias, including an exploration of natural options for controlling this common problem. I spoke with two experts -- cardiologist Jennifer E. Cummings, MD, director of electrophysiology research at the Cleveland Clinic and Michael Traub, ND, a naturopathic physician in Hawaii and former president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Both emphasized that anyone who experiences a cardiac arrhythmia should call their doctor and schedule an evaluation.

AT THE HEART OF THE MATTER

The causes for arrhythmia can range from important to insignificant. Cardiac arrhythmia may be triggered by serious, underlying heart disease… more controllable factors such as stress… medications... caffeine... or it may simply be a normal variant that will cause no symptoms or health problems and requires no treatment or lifestyle adjustment. The only way to find out is to work with your cardiologist and undergo medical tests.

Diagnostic tests for heart arrhythmia include a Holter monitor (where your heartbeat is measured over the course of the day as you go about your normal activities), an electrocardiogram (EKG), echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), stress test (a test that measures arrhythmias that are brought on by exercise or stress) or cardiac catheterization (threading a tube into the heart to visualize vessels). There are several distinct kinds of arrhythmia -- all potentially dangerous:

* Atrial fibrillaton, a fast and irregular heartbeat that is associated with stroke and heart failure. This is the most common arrhythmia in people over 60.

* Bradycardia, an abnormally slow rhythm that can cause fainting spells and, though only rarely, death.

* Tachycardia, an abnormally fast heart rate that can also cause sudden death.

MAINSTREAM MEDICAL TREATMENTS

Mainstream medical treatments for arrhythmia include drugs, pacemakers and other interventions, surgical or non-surgical. According to Dr. Cummings, the treatment recommendation takes into consideration both the type of arrhythmia and the overall health of the patient. An electrophysiologist (a cardiologist who specializes in treating arrhythmia) can be helpful in exploring the pros and cons of the various treatment alternatives.

Here are some of the most common treatment options...

Antiarrhythmic drugs. Pharmaceutical drugs may be prescribed to block electrical impulses causing the arrhythmia. These work well but the dosage must be carefully monitored and controlled, since paradoxically this class of drugs has also shown an association with an increased risk for a different type of arrhythmia.

Anticoagulant or anti-platelet therapy. Blood-thinning drugs -- primarily warfarin or aspirin -- may be prescribed to prevent blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation or those at risk for stroke. But, notes Dr. Cummings, aspirin is not for everyone and these treatments are not interchangeable.

Calcium channel blockers and beta blockers. These drugs are prescribed to treat certain abnormal heart rhythms.
Pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) devices. If non-invasive treatment alternatives aren’t effective or appropriate, your doctor may advise implantation of a pacemaker (to regulate the heart beat) and/or an ICD (to deliver a shock when the rhythm is disrupted, in the hope this will reset the heart to beat more regularly). Typically, slow heart rhythms are treated with pacemakers, while rapid, high-risk ventricular heart rhythms are treated with ICDs.

Radio frequency ablation. A thin, flexible tube called an ablation catheter is threaded into the heart. Pulses of energy get sent through the catheter to the heart, locating and destroying small areas of tissue that are causing the arrhythmias. A similar treatment called cardiac catheter cryoablation accomplishes the same goal, using cold temperatures rather than heat.

THE NATURAL PATH TO CONTROLLING ARRHYTHMIA

Many people may be unaware of simpler tools like lifestyle change, dietary adjustments and natural supplements that may be effective for the treatment of arrhythmias. Dr. Traub told me that in his experience, naturopathic medicine can often be practiced in tandem with conventional medicine to bring an abnormal heartbeat under control.

The first thing to consider is whether making lifestyle changes or successfully controlling underlying conditions can make a difference. For example...

* If you smoke, stop... but (especially if you are a long-timer) seek medical oversight, as your nicotine may need to be tapered.

* Stimulants. If caffeine triggers symptoms, cut back on or eliminate products such as coffee, caffeinated soft drinks, tea, chocolate and anything that contains caffeine. You may need to ease back rather than stop suddenly.

* Over-the-counter cough medicines with pseudo-epinephrine should be avoided, as this is a stimulant that can trigger arrhythmias.

* Limit alcohol intake.

* If you notice that abnormal heart rhythms are associated with specific activities (such as certain stressful family gatherings or particularly demanding exercises), avoid them… at least until you have figured out a way to tolerate such events without having an intense physiological reaction to them. Discuss this with your doctor.

* If a medication appears to bring on symptoms, ask your physician if it is possible to prescribe an alternate drug.

* Take steps to effectively manage stress. There are hundreds of ways to do this -- yoga, meditation, exercise, getting a pet, changing jobs. Examine what is contributing stress to your life, and see what can help you better manage or even change it.

NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR TREATING ARRHYTHMIA

Of course, lifestyle changes alone are not always sufficient to control arrhythmias. In more serious cases, Dr. Traub prescribes...

* Fish oil. This rich source of omega-3 fatty acids is step one of Dr. Traub’s treatment protocol. Fish oil is a natural anticoagulant that reduces the risk of blood clots, which can be associated with arrhythmias. Caution: Fish oil should be taken with caution -- and only under your physician’s careful supervision -- particularly if you take blood-thinning drugs such as warfarin (Coumadin) or aspirin.

* Nattokinase. This extract of the Japanese fermented soybean product natto inhibits development of blood clots. Use with caution -- and under a doctor's supervision -- if you take other blood thinners. (For more information on natto, see Daily Health News, December 23, 2004.)

* Magnesium and potassium. Magnesium and potassium deficiencies may lead to a higher risk of arrhythmias. If blood tests confirm a deficiency, your doctor may prescribe supplements to help restore normal blood levels and reduce arrhythmia risk or occurrence.

* Other supplements. Additional supplements that have shown promise but require further research include Allium cepa and Allium sativum (onion and garlic), Atropa belladonna, Cinnamomum camphora, Cordyceps sinensis and Crataegus oxyacantha. Dr. Traub also points out that acetyl-L-carnitine is used in Europe to treat cardiac arrhythmias.

Cardiac arrhythmia is common -- but that doesn’t mean it is safe to ignore it. If you experience even one episode of arrhythmia, call your doctor. You may find that it is nothing at all… or you may learn what you need to do to save your life.

Source(s):

Jennifer E. Cummings, MD, director of electrophysiology research and staff cardiologist, department of cardiovascular medicine, Section of Electrophysiology and Pacing, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

Michael Traub, ND, director of the integrated health care center Ho‘o Lokahi in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Dr. Traub has a part-time practice in Marin County, California and is currently an adjunct faculty member at National College of Natural Medicine, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, University of Bridgeport and the University of Minnesota. He is the former president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

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Saturday 23 August 2008

Could hot cocoa be the next "wonder drug"
for high blood pressure?

Harvard researchers praise stunningly simple discovery!


According to recent estimates, nearly 1-in-3 American adults has high blood pressure. But for the Kuna Indians living on a group of islands off the Caribbean coast of Panama, hypertension doesn't even exist. In fact, after age 60, the average blood pressure for Kuna Indian islanders is a perfect 110/70.

Kuna Indians

Is it because they eat less salt? No. Kuna Indians eat as much, if not more salt, than people in the U.S.

Is it due to their genes? No. Kuna Indians who move away from the islands are just as likely to suffer from high blood pressure as anyone else!

So what makes these folks practically "immune" to hypertension -- and lets them enjoy much lower death rates from heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and cancer?

Hot Cocoa

Harvard researchers were stunned to discover it's because they drink about 5 cups of cocoa each day. That's right, cocoa!

Studies show the flavonols in cocoa stimulate your body's production of nitric oxide -- boosting blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. In fact, one study found cocoa thins your blood just as well as low-dose aspirin!

But that's not all. A Harvard Medical School professor claims cocoa can also treat blocked arteries, congestive heart failure, stroke, dementia, even impotence! Just be sure you drink the special type of cocoa you'll read about on page 41 of your FREE-Preview copy of Bottom Line's SUPERFOODS RX. This is where you'll also discover...

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Friday 22 August 2008

"Heal Thou the sicknesses that have assailed the souls on every side, and have deterred them from directing their gaze towards the Paradise that lieth in the shelter of Thy shadowing Name, which Thou didst ordain to be the King of all names unto all who are in heaven and all who are on earth. Potent art Thou to do as pleaseth Thee. In Thy hands is the empire of all names. There is none other God but Thee, the Mighty, the Wise."

—Bahá'u'lláh

Thursday 21 August 2008

fruits

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just
popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to
know how and when to eat.

What is the correct way of eating fruits?
IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! *
FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.

If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role
to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy
for weight loss and other life activities.

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.
Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but
it is prevented from doing so.

In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The
minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.

So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You
have heard people complaining - every time I eat water-melon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty
stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all
these will not happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.

There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic,
because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert
Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty,
longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from
the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked
fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste.
Cooking destroys all the vitamins.

But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should
drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it
mix with your saliva before swallowing it.

You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and
drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your
friends tell you how radiant you look!

KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an
orange.

APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away?
Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day
may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney
stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.

GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content.Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation.Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

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  • Why Beans Are the Best of All Proteins -- Low Calorie, Low Cost, No Fat... Practically Perfect in Every Way
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  • Plastic Water Bottles Leach Carcinogens -- Everyday Plastics Boost Risk for Breast, Prostate Cancer, Early Puberty

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Why Beans Are the Best of All Proteins

Getting enough protein is increasingly challenging, as our usual sources are becoming more difficult to, well, swallow. Most chicken and red meat comes from a mere handful of suppliers who raise their livestock in terrible conditions, feeding them antibiotics and questionable diets. Plus there's lots of evidence indicating that a meat-rich diet is too high in saturated fat. And many types of fish are contaminated with mercury, PCBs or other toxins. What's a person to do? Quite simply, eat more of the humble, cheap and tasty bean.

COUNTING THE BENEFITS OF BEANS

I called nutritionist Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, MS, RD, from the School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, to discuss the matter. Dr. Hobbs is definitely enthusiastic about beans, calling them "almost a wonder food." Other than the well-known digestive issue (more on that in a minute), she tells me there is really nothing negative she can say about beans. They rarely cause allergies and are full of nutrition including protein. Some of the most popular beans in this country are red kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, navy beans, garbanzo beans, lima beans, and, in the South, black-eyed peas.

You may remember hearing that to complete the amino acid profile and make their protein usable by the body, it was necessary to combine beans with other foods, notably rice, at the same meal. Not true, says Dr. Hobbs. We now know that the body handles this by taking from all the foods you eat over the course of a day, making beans on their own an excellent source of protein. Even vegetarians and others who eat little or no meat or fish can get sufficient protein from about five servings a day, she says -- noting this isn't as much as it sounds like, about 2.5 cups. Beans are also an amazing source of soluble fiber, terrific for helping to maintain healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels, says Dr. Hobbs. The usual daily recommended intake of dietary fiber is from 20 to 35 grams. That's a lot of salad and other vegetables, but just one cup of pinto beans, for example, contains a robust 14 grams of fiber, more than half of what you should eat each day.

GETTING AROUND THE "BEAN PROBLEM..."

As to that digestive issue, yes, it is possible to eat beans regularly without getting gas. Here is the secret -- start slow, with a few spoonfuls a day, and build up gradually over a few weeks. Because many people don't get enough dietary fiber, they may have a "vigorous response" when they load up their plate with beans, since they are so high in fiber. In addition, starting slow allows the gut to more gradually build up the bacteria in the intestinal flora that help with digestion of raffinose, a sugar that is found in beans and is another contributor to the "bean problem." Some people swear that taking a Beano tablet, or another product containing the digestive enzyme alpha-d-galactosidase, before the meal, takes care of the problem, but others find it no use at all. By starting slow, you should be able to completely avert the issue of to Beano or not.

HOW TO PREPARE BEANS

People often wonder if canned beans are an acceptable substitute for bagged dried beans that require four to eight hours of soaking. Dr. Hobbs responds that it is really an issue of convenience. Most foods are more nutritious eaten as close as possible to their natural state. But she says that the nutritional differences in canned and dried beans are marginal and if you prefer to reach for a can rather than prepare ahead, you can rest easy. Do give canned beans a thorough rinse in a colander before you use them -- it gets rid of excess sodium. Also, soak dried beans overnight (some varieties, including soy, may require longer soaking periods, up to 24 hours) and be sure to change the water several times -- this washes away and breaks down gas-causing particles in addition to cleaning the beans and removing any impurities such as tiny pebbles that make their way into the bag. Cooked beans will keep about six months in the freezer and for up to five days in the refrigerator.

For people who enjoy cooking -- or for that matter eating -- beans are the basis of a seemingly endless variety of dishes, limited only by your imagination or selection of cookbooks. To make a south-of-the-border dinner, Dr. Hobbs mashes pinto beans or uses whole black beans and adds them to rice, avocado slices, mashed sweet potatoes and salsa and puts them in taco shells. For Cuban Black Beans and Rice, she says to sauté onions, celery and bell peppers, add four cans of black beans, a bay leaf, cumin, oregano and lemon juice and cook for half an hour on top of the stove. Tuscans, whom other Italians call "bean eaters," make a hearty winter soup with white cannellini beans that simmer stovetop in chicken broth along with numerous vegetables. A colorful summer cold dish is made up of just black beans, chopped red peppers, corn, onions (optional) and cilantro stirred together with a light vinaigrette. Beans are excellent in any kind of rice and in salads -- try navy beans sautéed with garlic and olive oil, finished off with lemon zest and placed on top of a pile of uncooked arugula. For even more ideas, Dr. Hobbs suggests visiting ethnic markets to learn more about the variety of beans used by different cultures and the many interesting ways they are prepared around the world.

Source(s):

Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, MS, RD, the School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is author of Vegetarian Cooking for Dummies (Hungry Minds) and Being Vegetarian for Dummies (Hungry Minds).


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Plastic Water Bottles Leach Carcinogens

One big health story in the news in recent months has focused on the dangers of BPA -- bisphenol A, an estrogen-like chemical used in manufacturing plastics, including those in reusable plastic bottles. This spring a report from the US National Toxicology Program revealed that even low exposures to BPA produced alterations in the brains and behavior of rats, along with precancerous changes in the prostate and breast, and early puberty. Retailers Toys-R-Us and Wal-Mart reacted quickly, announcing a voluntary phase-out on the sale of baby bottles and cups containing BPA, and the FDA committed to review the safety of baby-feeding products using the chemical. These are great first steps, since developing brains are the most vulnerable -- but BPA isn't exactly healthy for adolescents and adults either. And in fact, the report affirmed the possibility that BPA might be associated with similar effects in older humans, saying it "cannot be dismissed." With athletes, hikers and people all over our office carrying water bottles around all day, this is an issue that clearly needs to be addressed.

A NEARLY UBIQUITOUS CHEMICAL

The most common use of BPA is in "polycarbonate plastics" which are what make plastic products flexible, shatter-resistant and reusable. More than six billion pounds of this toxic chemical are produced annually in the US, for use in a wide range of products, including those ubiquitous water bottles, plus liners of food cans, eyeglasses, dental sealants, CDs and DVDs.

I was dismayed to hear from Scott M. Belcher, PhD, who has conducted research into the health effects of BPA at the University of Cincinnati, that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detected trace amounts of BPA in more than 90% of Americans tested. In his research, Dr. Belcher found that developing brain cells in rats are extremely sensitive to the effects of estrogen stimulation from such chemicals. Over the long term, this is likely to lead to changes in behavior. There is reason to believe that there are also effects on reproduction that can lead to the development of reproductive cancers. Other potential dangers, including effects upon the nervous and immune systems, have also been identified.

SAFER ALTERNATIVES ARE AVAILABLE

Fortunately, there are safer alternatives to BPA -- and Dr. Belcher says it's good news that market forces are driving retailers to offer more of them, since he believes that capitalism creates change at a faster pace than government regulatory action. Don't wait for that to happen, though. There are proactive steps you can take to limit exposure to BPA in the meantime. As mentioned above, precautions are especially important for those at highest risk -- infants, young children and pregnant or nursing women. It's admittedly difficult to avoid BPA altogether, since it is used in so many products, but taking the following steps can minimize exposure going forward:

  • Choose glass or stainless steel bottles instead of plastic -- or, if you need an unbreakable product, choose other plastics like polypropylene and the new BPA-free plastics now being used.
  • Do not purchase plastics labeled with a number 7 recycling code because polycarbonate falls into this category.
  • Buy products labeled as BPA-free. Examples of "safe" plastic water bottles, for instance, include CamelBak Better Bottle line (made from Eastman Tritan copolyester) and Nalgene HDPE and Everyday lines (made from high-density polyethylene or Tritan copolyester).
  • Don't microwave or otherwise heat food in plastic containers. Instead, choose glass, ceramic or other microwave-safe dishes. Also avoid putting hot liquids into any plastic bottles and containers, as heat increases the rate at which BPA leaches or escapes into liquid.

Be aware that even at room temperature BPA can be a danger. Dr. Belcher says the best way to limit exposure is to avoid using these plastics altogether.

Source(s):

Scott M. Belcher, PhD, associate professor, pharmacology and cell biophysics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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