Elderly Women with ‘Dowager’s Hump’ May Be At Higher Risk of Earlier Death

26 May 2009

Hyperkyphosis, or “dowager’s hump” the exaggerated forward curvature of the upper spine seen commonly in elderly women may predict earlier death in women whether or not they have vertebral osteoporosis, UCLA researchers have found.

In a study published in the May 19 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers found that older white women with both vertebral fractures and the increased spinal curvature that results in the bent-over posture characteristic of hyperkyphosis had an elevated risk for earlier death. The finding was independent of other factors that included age and underlying spinal osteoporosis.

Women who had only hyperkyphosis, without vertebral fractures, did not show an increased risk for premature death.

Hyperkyphosis can be caused by a number of factors besides osteoporosis, including habitual poor posture and degenerative diseases of the muscles and intervertebral discs.

“Just being bent forward may be an important clinical finding that should serve as a trigger to seek medical evaluation for possible spinal osteoporosis, as vertebral fractures more often than not are a silent disease,” said Dr. Deborah Kado, an associate professor of orthopedic surgery and medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the study’s primary investigator. “We demonstrated that having this age-related postural change is not a good thing. It could mean you’re likely to die sooner.”

For the study, the researchers reviewed data on 610 women, age 67 to 93, from a cohort of 9,704 participants in the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures. The participants were recruited between 1986 and 1988 in Baltimore, Md.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Portland, Ore.; and Pennsylvania’s Monongahela Valley. Researchers measured spinal curvature with a flexicurve and assessed vertebral fractures from spinal radiographs; they assessed mortality based on follow-ups averaging 13.5 years.

Adjusting for age, as well as osteoporosis-related factors such as low bone density, moderate and severe vertebral fractures, and the number of prevalent vertebral fractures, the researchers found that women with previous vertebral fractures and increasing degrees of spinal curvature were at increased mortality risk from the spinal condition, regardless of age, smoking, spinal bone-mineral density, or the number and severity of their spinal fractures.

These study findings provide evidence that it is not just vertebral fracture alone but the associated increased spinal curvature that may be most predictive of adverse health outcomes. Other studies linking hyperkyphosis to poor health, such as impaired physical function, increased fall risk, fractures and mortality, have been unable to exclude the possibility that vertebral fractures alone were the underlying explanation for the findings.

The researchers note several caveats. This study focused on women, though hyperkyphosis also affects men; measurements for vertebral fractures were based only on height ratios, which could lead to misclassification of other causes of height ratio decreases, such as Scheuermann disease; and the timing of the assessments could have affected the results, though it’s unlikely to have made much difference.

However, this study demonstrates a possible association between hyperkyphosis and increased risk for earlier death independent of the number and severity of vertebral fractures or osteoporosis in older women, the researchers write.

“These results add to the growing literature that suggests that hyperkyphosis is a clinically important finding. Because it is readily observed and is associated with ill health in older persons, hyperkyphosis should be recognized as a geriatric syndrome a ‘multifactorial health condition that occurs when the accumulated effect of impairments in multiple systems renders a person vulnerable to situational challenges.’”

Dr. Pete’s Comments:

If your mom was like my mom as we were growing up, she constantly reminded you to, “Stand up tall; sit up straight; or stop slouching” – she may not have realized she was teaching you valuable habits that would add years to your life! Thanks mom!

The MAJORITY of Americans (inc. Children) have poor posture: When you slouch, or if your shoulders roll forward this will add unnecessary physical pressure on the nerves that control your arms and hands, and your heart and lungs. This is a life threatening condition. You are in control of this situation.

Common Conditions associated with “that hump on your back”:

Carpal tunnel syndrome; cardiovascular disease (high/low blood pressure, arrhythmia); numerous respiratory conditions including: COPD, Sleep apnea, emphysema and asthma; fibromyalgia.

Remember to stand up tall, shoulders back, chest up and head up. If you have a sedentary job, remember to sit with good posture and set up your workstation to support good posture. Your life expectancy depends on it!

Assignment: Do 3 sets of 10 shoulder rolls everyday this week and remember to hold your body in good posture (that is a core exercise).

Study co-authors include Arun S. Karlamangla of UCLA; Li-Yung Lui and Steven R. Cummings of the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute; and Kristine E. Ensrud and Howard A. Fink of the University of Minnesota.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the National Institute on Aging funded this study.

The UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides consultation and treatment for disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Department faculty members provide comprehensive services for such specialties as joint replacement and reconstructive surgery, microvascular surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopy, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery, pediatric orthopedics, spinal diseases, orthopedic trauma, orthopedic oncology, and metabolic bone disease. In 1998, UCLA and Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital formed a strategic alliance through which Orthopaedic Hospital was integrated with UCLA in the replacement facility for Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital.

Source: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Article URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151328.php

Main News Category: Bones / Orthopaedics

Also Appears In:  Seniors / Aging, Women’s Health / Gynecology,

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 FACT: The Most Effective Exercise takes as little as 12 Minutes/week

This brings an END to the long-lived excuse that you don’t have the time to exercise.

Everyone has 3 Minutes!

Benefits of increasing HGH production are:

★                           Increased energy and endurance

★                           Reduced fat accumulation and increased lean muscle mass

★                           Increased bone density

★                           Improved libido and sexual performance

★                           Lower blood pressure

Surge Training: High Intensity, Short Duration Exercise –

"The New Aerobics”

Basic Components for Surge Training and becoming MAX FIT!

–               Intermittent bursts or surges of energy (10-30 seconds exercises)

–               Safely shock your body into responding physiologically

–               After a maximum energy output or surge, the body must respond by altering hormones and physiology so that your body is burning fat and building muscle during and after the exercise activity

–               Anyone can do it and it's safer than other exercises  

Don’t Drink the Gatorade

•       "A high sugar meal after working out, or even a recovery drink (containing high sugar) after working out, will stop the benefits of exercise induced HGH. You can work out for hours, then eat a high sugar candy bar or have a high sugar energy drink, and this will shut down the synergistic benefits of HGH. 

•       This is an extremely important fact to remember if you want to cut body fat and shed a few pounds.

•       The University of Virginia research team demonstrated that carbohydrates are burned during exercise in direct proportion to the intensity of training. Fat burning is also correlated with intensity. However, the actual fat burning takes place after the workout, during the recovery. 

•       This makes the "Synergy Window," the 2-hour period after a workout, very important in maximizing HGH, once it's released during exercise.

•       … If you are middle-age and want all the benefits from exercise induced HGH, then apply this strategy."

•       You can maximize your HGH production by limiting sugar intake for two hours post exercise.

Q: Best drink for after Burst Training?

A: WATER!!

Q: Best meal for after Burst Training?

A: Berry Smoothie

Berry Smoothie Recipe

Coconut Milk (unsweetened or Full Fat)

Frozen Berries (Strawberries, blue, black or Raspberries)

Whey Protein 1-2 scoops (Maximized Living Nature Pro is the best)

Optional: 1 raw free-range egg; cinnamon; greens powder; fish oil

***More smoothie recipes can be found in the Maximized Living Nutrition Plans book

The Basic Surge Plan

20 seconds ON; 20 Seconds OFF (3x)

RECOVERY 1 MINUTE – (rest, breathing, good posture)

REPEAT 3-8 times, depending on your level of fitness and goals; you can use any form of exercise with this method. Intensity is the Key. Go Hard, I mean all out!

NO EXCUSES

To learn the correct Surge Training method and how to become MAX FIT, join Spike every Saturday Morning at 8:15 for burst training class!

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Fact of life:

Most of us are familiar with the saying, “You are what you eat”, but this is not completely true…. The deeper truth and reality is, “You are what you get out of what you eat”.

We are ALL IN THE BUSINESS of CONSTRUTION

If you were going to build your dream home and you had the ability to choose the builder and all the materials to build your dream home and you got to start from scratch, with an unlimited budget, from what materials would you choose to build? Would you choose Formica or granite? Would you choose tile or laminate? Real hard wood or composite? What type of foundation? Would you skimp on the insulation or re-use old nails and drywall?

THINK ABOUT IT. The answers are obvious and clearly if any one of us had the opportunity to build our own home we would choose carefully the best builder and only the best materials.

Why do you choose poor materials?

What materials are you choosing to build your body?

The greatest BUILDER in the Universe already laid the foundation and the original design is flawless, just as was intended (120 years of life and health and function)… the catch is that the builder has sub-contracted the annual remodeling to you.

FACT: YOU GET A NEW HOME (BODY) EVERY YEAR!

The building materials YOU CHOOSE…. WILL make all the difference.

NO MORE EXCUSES.

After years coaching people to improve their health one thing rings true for everyone I’ve worked with who has experienced victory in their health: they were willing to take full responsibility for the outcomes of their life and their health, they were committed for the long-term and were not going to make any more excuses.

If you want VICTORY you have to choose RIGHT NOW what you want your life and health to be. When choosing your building materials, be sure to choose wisely. I’ve included the most nutrient dense (healthiest) foods on the planet. Stop counting calories and fat and sugar – start eating real living nutrient dense food and watch… you will become MAXIMIZED LIVING!

Happy building! Dr. Pete

Assignment: Choose 3-5 of these Nutrient dense foods to eat everyday this week.

KALE; COLLARDS, BOK CHOY, SPINACH, CABBAGE, RED PEPPER, ROMAINE LETTUCE,

BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, GREEN PEPPERS, ARTICHOKE, CARROTS, ASPARAGUS, STRAWBERRIES, TOMATOES, PLUMS, BLUEBERRIES, ORANGE, CANTALOUPE

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Your Chiropractor Could be Your Newest Antioxidant

Most people associate chiropractors with pain management, but the practice of chiropractic truly operates on the premise that the work removes blockages to the body’s natural health and healing abilities. This includes removing pressure from nerves that relay signals from the brain to the organs and systems of the body.

In 2005, a landmark study published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation (JVSR) found evidence that chiropractic care can reduce oxidative stress in the body.

Oxidative stress is the damage that occurs when free radicals outnumber the body’s antioxidants. Oxidative stress damages all body cell components: proteins, lipids and DNA.

Oxidative stress plays a role in a whole host of diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease, atherosclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis and many others.

Thiols are compounds in the body that act as antioxidants, reacting with free radicals to neutralize them. Serum levels of thiols reflect DNA’s capacity to repair itself, report scientists of Biomedical Diagnostic Research, Inc, and can be used to measure aging and disease status.

In a 2003 study published in the Journal of Anti Aging Medicine, the scientists found low serum thiol levels in people with nine different categories of human disease and disorder.

The study published in JVSR consisted of 76 participants: one group received short-term chiropractic care; a second group received long-term chiropractic care; and the third group received no chiropractic care.

After qualifying for age, sex and the use of nutritional supplements, the participants that received chiropractic care for 2 or more years that were healthy had higher serum thiol levels than those with disease. Some of the chiropractic patients had serum thiol levels higher than what is associated with normal wellness.

Chiropractor Dr. Christopher Kent explained: “Oxidative stress, metabolically generating free radicals, is now a broadly accepted theory of how we age and develop disease.”

“Going through life,” he adds, “we experience physical, chemical and emotional stress. These stresses affect the function of the nervous system. We hypothesized that these disturbances in nerve function could affect oxidative stress and DNA repair on a cellular level.”

“Chiropractic care appears to improve the ability of the body to adapt to stress,” concluded Kent.

Dr. Pete’s Comments:

Everyone has heard about the benefits of antioxidants, but most people don’t know that chiropractic adjustments increase your body’s natural levels of antioxidants! Chiropractic care works because the body is amazing and heals itself. As subluxations are removed from the spine, the channels are opened in your nervous system between your brain and body, allowing the body to heal and function more efficiently; additionally, stress is reduced, aging slows down and antioxidants are increased… that happens with every adjustment! The amazing thing is that you body does this independently with out the need for an antioxidant meal or drink, now that is amazing!

The Antioxidant Power is ON! Dr. Pete

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The body heals itself

The body heals itself

The body heals itself

Please don’t ever forget this most vital TRUTH and LAW governing LIFE!

Not by chance, not by mistake

When you were forming in your mother’s womb the first part of you to develop was your nervous system, specifically your brainstem, followed by your brain, the spinal cord and nerves. As your cells continued to divide and multiply your nervous system developed all your organs and the rest of your body (~75 trillion cells), the same body you have today!

It is a miracle that we are alive! To be ALIVE and WELL your body must be continuously healing and functioning, a process that is 100% dependent upon your nervous system; therefore your LIFE (all functions) depends 100% on nerve impulses and nerve supply traveling from your brain through nerves from your spine.

It is not by chance that you have a brain and spinal cord and nerves running your body. The greatest architect and designer and engineer and developer and scientist and biologist and chemist in the universe created you in HIS IMAGE and for some reason organized all of your life through ONE system, the nervous system. The CREATOR thought it’d be wise to PROTECT the ONE system that controls everything with vertebrae – called your spine.

Your Body can heal and function ONLY as WELL as YOUR BRAIN CONNECTS to YOUR BODY.

If you or someone you know has any health problem you must 1^st check the health of your spine and nerve system, (only chiropractors do this); instead so many wait until a last resort, or never check, the system that controls EVERYTHING.

Why I will get adjusted for the rest of my life?!!

Because the health of my spine determines the health of my heart, lungs, thyroid, liver, spleen, stomach, gallbladder, adrenals, kidneys, small intestines, large intestines, bowels, reproductive organs, muscles, bones, eyes, ears, nose, throat, brain…. Everything…That’s Why!

FACT: Just a feathers weight of pressure on a nerve will cut off LIFE, FUNCTION & HEALING by up to 50%.

Fact: Only 6% of your nerves FEEL pain; that is because 94% of your nerves

Are responsible to supply healing and function.

QUESTION: How important do you think it is to honor, protect and maintain the system that controls everything in the body for your entire life?

Q: Where does the greatest doctor in the world live?

A: ____________________________________

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Essential #1: Maximize your Mind

 Lasting change is 80% behavior and 20% education.

Do you have beliefs that limit you?

A limiting belief is a belief you have formed in your mind that is stopping you from making progress.

How do I know if I have any limiting beliefs?

The clue that you have a belief holding you back is the simple fact that you are not making any sustained progress in areas of your life that are important to you. It could be your weight, health, finances, relationships, work, etc.

What is your limiting belief?

Have you ever started a diet on Monday and quit by Tuesday?

Have you ever signed up for a gym membership, worked out for a few weeks, and then stopped?

Have you ever bought a book, started reading it, and now don’t even know where that book is?

Have you ever tried to loose weight and just quit because it wasn’t happening fast enough?

Do you believe that you are too old to loose weight?

Do you believe that you will be on medication forever?

Do you believe that because your mom is overweight you will be too?

Do you believe that you can’t afford to eat well?

Do you believe that your spouse will never change?

Do you believe you can’t change or overcome your circumstances?

If you answered YES to any of these questions then you have a limiting belief.

If you change your beliefs and change your behavior it gets easy.

Failing to plan is planning to fail. If you want victory in your life you have to change your mind and that requires a plan. Follow this plan for 30 days

Daily 10-Minute Victory Plan (with examples)

1. Write down your goal as if already achieved
   1. a.       Ex: I’ve lost 15 bls; I burst train 5 days per week consistently
2. Review your big WHY
   1. a.       Ex: Set a great example for my children; honor God;  I am worth it
3. Write your new empowering belief
   1. a.       I am a weight loss machine; I love to exercise and I get amazing results
4. Write down your action step for today
   1. a.       Eat a salad for lunch today; plan my meals for week in advance; go to bed early

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 NATURAL SUNBURN REMEDIES

(NaturalNews) As springtime heads into summer, our thoughts often turn to fun in the sun. Sometimes though, we overdo it and end up with a painful sunburn. While some daily sunshine is extremely healthy, the best idea is to avoid too much sun exposure at one time. When you do get too much sun, promptly take steps to help relieve the pain and heal your skin.

YOGURT: One common remedy for sunburn is yogurt. Smear yogurt on your skin as soon as it turns pink to help cool the skin, reestablish pH balance and promote faster healing. It is best to use plain unsweetened full-fat yogurt that contains few additives. Let it sit on your skin until it warms up and then rinse it off with tepid water. Apply as often as needed. Better still, use a paste made of barley, turmeric and yogurt in equal proportions. Apply it over the affected areas for sunburn relief and healing.

TEA: Another common item that can be used for sunburns is tea. Make a large pot of very strong tea, use a towel to soak up all the tea and then apply to the sunburn area. Alternately, use a large number of teabags and make a bathtub full of tea; soak in the bath when the temperature is tepid to barely warm. The tannins in tea help draw out the burn and heal the skin. You can also apply cold, used tea bags to sun-burned eyelids to relieve pain and swelling.

ALOE VERA: When it comes to burns, one should never be without Aloe Vera gel, which is also wonderful for minor scrapes and cuts and an all around wonderful substance for the skin. One superior good remedy for sunburn is to combine aloe Vera, vitamin E oil, and cucumbers. Liquefy cucumbers in a blender and mix with aloe vera gel, and vitamin e oil.

POTATO PEELS: An age old remedy for sunburns mentioned in ancient texts is potato peels – and it appears to have science on its side. Doctors have found that in case of minor burns, potato peel bandages work better than conventional dressing. Potato peels provide moisture and they also have anti-bacterial properties that help in healing.

LAVENDER: Another superior sunburn remedy is lavender. Lavender essential oil not only relieves sunburn, but it also prevents peeling and may enable you to keep your tan.

A homemade sunburn spray can be made as follows:

Ingredients:

2 fluid ounces of distilled water
9 drops of lavender oil
2 drops of peppermint oil
1 drop of spearmint oil

Directions:

Mix all, and spritz lightly over sunburned skin.

Note: Avoid using any products which contain lanolin immediately after a sunburn. Lanolin can actually make the burn feel worse once it is warmed by the body’s temperature. Many aloe products contain lanolin.

Be Blessed~ Dr. Pete

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Six Risky Chemicals You’re Carrying in Your Body

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released its latest assessment of the chemicals people are carrying around in their bodies.

The biomonitoring study is the most comprehensive in the world, measuring 212 chemicals in the blood and urine of 8,000 Americans.

The CDC highlighted a few chemicals because they are both widespread — found in all or most people tested — and potentially harmful.

Here’s a look at what they are and how you can try to avoid them:

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers

Better known as “flame retardants”, PBDEs are used widely in all sorts of goods to reduce fire risk. They also accumulate in human fat, and some studies suggest they may harm your liver and kidneys as well as your neurological system. Some states have restricted the use of certain PBDEs, but short of such bans, avoiding them is difficult because the chemicals are integrated into so many products.

Bisphenol A

BPA, which is found in many plastics, in the lining of cans, and even coating many sales receipts, was found in more than 90 percent of Americans tested. The health concerns about BPA are many and growing. While BPA-free products are available, it can be difficult to find them unless you do research ahead of time.

PFOA

PFOA and other perfluorinated chemicals are used to create heat-resistant and non-stick coatings on cookware, as well as grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant clothing. Studies have linked these chemicals to a range of health problems, including infertility in women, and to developmental and reproductive problems in lab animals. Avoiding products that contain them is a first step towards avoiding them.

Acrylamide

Formed when carbohydrates are cooked at high temperatures, acrylamide and its metabolites are extremely common in Americans. High-level exposure has caused cancer and neurological problems in lab animals and workers, respectively. Avoiding it in food comes down to food choice, storage and preparation.

Mercury

The main source of mercury — a potent neurotoxin that can lead to permanent brain damage if young children or fetuses are exposed — continues to be contaminated fish. I do not recommend eating most fish for this reason.

MTBE

This gasoline additive has been phased out of use in the U.S. in favor of ethanol, but it still can be detected widely in American’s bodies; it has contaminated many drinking water supplies. Studies have linked it to a variety of potential problems, including neurological and reproductive damage.

There are thousands more chemicals found in the human body causing harm; these are just the top 6. To learn more about the chemicals and how to eliminate from your life and body don’t miss the MLMO event this Saturday!

Maximized Living Makeover Challenge!

Location: Smyrna Assembly

Time: 1:00PM Saturday, June 26th

SIGN UP TODAY!

Be Blessed ~ Dr. Pete

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Priceless

What is your most priceless asset?

What is the one thing that you have right now that if you loose it will cost you the most?

List of your top 10 assets: (Circle Most Important One)

Time                                    Talents                              Position in Job or Organization

Money                                               Car(s)                                                 Home(s)

Health                                Degree or Education              Possessions                                    Job

The list could go on… Especially if we include spiritual assets, family and people in our life.

Of this important TOP 10 list, what asset if you were to loose it would cost you the most?

Answer: Health

December 1^st 2008 TIME: The Sorry State of American Health: Americans are less healthy than we used to be and the next generation (your children) will be worse off.

March 16^th 2009 TIME:  50% of all bankruptcies – because you lost your HEALTH; loose all your assets, possessions, home, car and job;.

The Actual Dollar Cost of loosing your health:

Cancer: ~50% people will die of cancer – Average Cost $30,000/month ~ $300,000/year

Diabetes: 90% rise last 10yr; 1 in 4 children type 2 diabetic – Average cost $100,000/year

Heart disease: 1/3 people die of heart disease – average cost $150,000/year

Autism: 1 in 90 children have autism – average cost for parent over lifetime – 3.5 million

Actual Life Cost of loosing your health: loose you time; loose your freedom; loose you energy; loose time with family and people you love; loose your job and ability to perform in life and the things you enjoy doing; increase your stress levels, anxiety and fear.

Actual savings if you keep your health through your lifetime: Millions of dollars, PLUS, the intangible savings: Time, Energy & Freedom.

How much is it worth to you to save millions of dollars, your time, energy and freedom? How much it is worth to invest now to save millions of dollars later? There is no broker on planet earth that can assure you of a better product to invest in compared with what you will give yourself when you invest in your health. Invest in your health and the return keep on giving tangibly, you keep your money and job and possessions, and also intangibly you keep your time, energy and freedom to live the life you want.

In business it’s taught that investing in your employees or people is your greatest investment because they are your greatest asset. It is no different then investing in yourself, YOU are your greatest asset. Keep YOU going and everything else keeps going.

Be Blessed~ Dr. Pete

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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

You started out 2 cells: Sperm and Egg

Within 252 – 280 days time your 2 cells divided into trillions of cells, making you.

You are made of between 50 and 100 trillion cells, so roughly…

You are comprised of 75,000,000,000,000 cells.

These trillions of cells make up every organ and tissue in your body: pancreas, uterus, heart, lungs, eyes, knee, etc… each of these amazing systems works together in synchrony and continuity to keep you alive and well. Imagine 100 billion orchestra’s all playing beautifully together, but coordinated by ONE maestro or conductor… Imagine that! That is happening all day, every day! The orchestras (organ systems) are working together in unison to keep you producing the beautiful music of health and healing.

How long do you want to make beautiful music?

Back to school time is here. Here is a warm-up math equation for all.

You have 1 Brain.

You have 1 Spinal Cord.

You have 31 pairs of nerves.

You have 75,000,000,000,000 cells.

How many cells are controlled by each nerve pair?

75,000,000,000,000 / 31

Each nerve pair’s responsible for controlling ~ 2,400,000,000,000 (2.4 trillion) Functions.

When you are subluxated, each area you are “out” you are shutting off and damaging roughly 2.4 trillion cell functions. What is scary, you cannot feel subluxation or the cells dysfunction. That is why you never want too miss an adjustment, why everyone needs to be checked for subluxation and why you want to get adjusted for the rest of your life.

Maximum Blessings, Dr. Pete

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Are you listening?

Communication 101: Lesson 1

Last night my fever was 102 ……    I keep coughing …. My back is sore ……
….. I have high blood pressure ….  I have tightness in my shoulders….

I have a headache….  My body aches all over…….. I feel my energy is down …

How is your relationship with your body?

24 hours a day 7 days a week every year after year your body is communicating with you. How’s that going?

Are you listening? Are you paying attention? Do you know how to interpret your body’s messages and communication and how to respond constructively?

Remember, everything happens for a reason.

Why do babies cry? – They are tired, hungry, cold, hot, uncomfortable, sick, dirty diaper, etc…? Would it make sense turn off the monitor, or close the door or stick a pacifier in their mouth – is this the solution? Of course NOT!

What is the purpose?

FEVER:     raises your body’s core temperature to kill of bacteria, virus and

infection.

CAUGH:   your lungs method of removing virus, bacteria, toxins and invaders from your body.

MUCOUS:   your Immune system surrounding the “bad guys” for safe

removal.

RUNNY NOSE:   your body removing the bad guys from your body

SKIN RASH:   your body excreting a virus, fungus, bacteria, toxin from the

inside to the outside.

SWELLING:  your joints protecting the area and warning you to STOP

abusing me and providing nutrients to the area

VOMIT:   your intestines vehemently removing bacteria, virus, toxins before

harming your body

TUMOR:   your immune system sequestering the mutated cells and preventing them from spreading through your body

I could go on and on and on listing different symptoms… the Point: Everything happens for a reason and your body knows best. Learn to listen to the God given wisdom INSIDE your body – your body wants you healthy and well more than you know.

The Point:

Listen. Don’t interfere (drugs & surgery). Healing can only come from INSIDE your body. It’s the LAW. Your body HEALS ITSELF – there is NO OTHER WAY.

The “symptoms” you experience are the COMMUNICATION of your body – Your body trying to heal itself (symptoms are part of the solution); Start building a better relationship with your body. It wont give up on you, please don’t give up on your body.

The Solution:

Support your body by living the Maximized Living 5 Essentials. They are all essential and your health and life depends on it.

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It’s time to stop the experiments…

Don’t let the drug industry, doctors or government experiment with you or your children’s lives anymore.

Have you ever wondered why medicine is constantly changing? Have you noticed that a treatment for a disease like heart disease yesterday is outdated today and tomorrow will bring some new wonder treatment? Why is medicine always searching for the next miracle drug or new technology or state of the art surgical technique? Do you wonder why despite all these improvements and innovations and so called progress, people are chronically sicker than ever before in history, dying earlier of new diseases, dying at younger and younger ages? Do you wonder why the cost of health care keeps going up and upand the health of this nation keeps going down? Do youwonder why people lived just as long 2000 years ago as they do today?

We have made NO ADVANCES in the quality or quantity of life despite 2000+ years of effort by medical men….

Experiments in medicine will continue to fail for the next 2000 years as long as the TRUTH is denied.

Medicine at its core is an experiment based on theory and denies the TRUTH and LAW at work inside EVERY MAN, WOMAN and CHILD.

THE TRUTH: You were created by God with the most amazing healing power inside of you. Your body is self healing and self regulating. Your body heals itself. No potion, drug, pill or surgery ever has or ever will heal anyone. If you are not healing then identify the interference, remove it and allow your body to heal itself. There is no other way. Medicine adds interference and prevents the body from healing itself.

The Primary Interference = Subluxation: Blocks yourBRAIN from your BODY and your body becomes diseased as a result. Remove the interference and RESTORE healing and function. The TRUTH will NEVER CHANGE.

Maximum Blessings, Dr. Pete

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FDA Warns of Zocor Risk to Muscles

Muscle Injury Risk With Higher Zocor Doses, Certain Other Drugs

By Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD

March 19, 2010 — Based on new data, the FDA today warned that higher doses of the cholesterol-lowering drug Zocor, sold generically as simvastatin, carry an increased risk of muscle injury.

Muscle example: Heart – it injures your heart!

The FDA also warns that mixing Zocor with certain other drugs also increases patients’ risk of muscle injury, including the rare but serious complication known asrhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis can sometimes result in fatal kidney damage.

The combination products Vytorin and Simcor also contain simvastatin, the active ingredient in Zocor. Zocor is a member of the class of drugs known as statins. All statin drugs carry a risk of muscle damage, but new data suggest that this risk may be particularly high for the 80 milligram dose of Zocor.

The data come from the SEARCH study, in which muscle damage was seen in nearly 1% of patients taking the 80 milligram dose of Zocor but in only 0.02% of patients taking the 20 milligram dose of Zocor.

Rhabdomyolysis was rare in the SEARCH study. It happened in only 11 of 6,031 patients (0.02%) in group taking the 80milligram dose of Zocor, but was not seen in patients taking the 20 milligram dose.

A different study found that muscle damage was more common in patients taking Zocor doses of more than 20 milligrams a day who also took the heart rhythm drugamiodarone (brand names Cordarone, Pacerone). Patients taking another drug,verapamil(brand names Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan), also should not take Zocor at doses higher than 20 milligrams .

And patients taking the angina/blood pressure drug diltiazem (brand namesCardizem, Cartia, Dilacor, Diltia, and Tiazac) were also at higher risk of muscle injury if they also took Zocor at doses higher than 40 milligrams a day.

New data also suggest that people of Chinese descent should not take Zocor at the 80 milligram dose — and should be careful even when taking lower doses — if they also take niacin-containing products.

You should never take Zocor at any dose if you are taking:

· Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Telithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors, Nefazodone

You should never take more than the 10 milligram dose of Zocor if you are taking:

· Gemfibrozil, Cyclosporine, Danazol

“Do cholesterol drugs do any good?”

John Carey “BusinessWeek” Cover Story January 17, 2008

“Do cholesterol drugs do any good?”

Potential side effects:

§ Headache

§ Constipation

§ Diarrhea

§ Gas

§ Upset stomach

§ Stomach pain

§ Rash

§ Muscle and joint pain

§ Deadly muscle wasting disease

§ Liver failure

§ Liver problems

MYTH: Cholesterol causes heart disease!

Truths:

• It is the oxidation of cholesterol that causes heart disease.

• More people have heart attacks with normal cholesterol rather than elevated cholesterol.

• There is a higher death rate with low cholesterol than with high cholesterol.

• Statin drugs lower cholesterol but not a significant decrease in the incidence of heart attack and stroke. Recent studies showed no benefitin people over age 65, no benefit in women and no reduction in total deaths in anyone.

• Statins cause heart failure due to the depletion of co-enzyme Q (AN INCREASE OF OVER 50%).

• Statins have been linked to liver problems and joint pain.

Statistics from the New England Journal of Medicine

(Over)

The PROBLEM

MYTH: Cholesterol causes heart disease. (Our thinking)

TRUTH: The oxidation of cholesterol causes heart disease. (Hosea 4:6)

WHAT oxidizes cholesterol?

Sugar – Bad Fats – Toxins

The SOLUTION

WHY DID GOD CREATE CHOLESTEROL???

Benefits of cholesterol

§ Cholesterol is necessary for:

§ Creating hormones

§ Making bile acids to digest fats

§ Proper neurological function (brain and nervous system)

§ Repairing and protecting cells (healing your body)

§ Healing

The latest medical news gives humanity more confirmation GOD knows best. Man (doctors, drug companies, government) is still picking & eating fruit of the tree of knowledge in the garden – still searching….

Cholesterol is a building block for life. You need it to live. God the creator was no fool and God certainly did not make any junk. Remember you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Live in alignment with GODS DESIGN and you will have a wonderful life!

Be blessed- Dr. Pete

Revolution Assignment: Tell 5 people this week that they are fearfully and wonderfully made and give them a good example HOW AND WHY. (I recommend passing them this life saving newsletter)

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Doctor Peter Camiolo has teamed up with Maximized Living to help you better your life and improve your health. They discuss five essentials to maximized living. Maximized Living Peter Camiolo identifies the first essential as minimizing toxins in your body.

Everyday people introduce toxins into their body at the expense of their personal health. Many times we know about the chemicals we should try to avoid. The most common toxins are those found in your household cleaners, like window cleaner, tile and grout cleaner, and even the liquid to disinfect your home. We put these toxins on our counters and tables then little by little we ingest them into our body as we prepare and eat our food.

Unfortunately, there are toxins in our toothpaste, shampoo and deodorant. Now we need these to maintain proper hygiene and sanitation. So what can we do? Luckily, these products are available in natural, toxin-free forms. To find safe, toxin-free products look through the products at Maximized Living. 

It may be hard to believe but the foods you eat can be full of chemicals and preservatives. Our ancestors ate fresh food free from preservatives and chemicals but today farmers add pesticides to the food and then the manufactures add preservatives. Many times the same chemical food colors found in toxic cleaners are found in your food. You wouldn’t allow your child to eat cleaners but you allow them to eat the chemicals in food without a second thought.

However, the most dangerous toxins are heavy metals. Aluminum, mercury, and silver are metals found in your home. When they build up in the body, people suffer from heavy metal poisoning. Silver dental fillings are the most obvious but heavy metals can also be found in your tap water. The easiest way to get heavy metals out of your water is to buy a water filter. They are cheap and easy to use. To learn more about maximizing your health, go to Maximized Living.
 

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