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NEWSLETTER
January 2007
New Year's Day - 1st
January 2007
New Year's Day - 1st
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| A person who doesn't know but knows he doesn't know is a student; teach him. A person who knows but who doesn't know that he knows is asleep; awaken him. But a person who knows and knows that he knows is wise; follow him. Asian Proverb I am not young enough to know everything. Oscar Wilde The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year.
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DYNAMITE CHAMPIONS
Thanks to support and education from the Dynamite family he travelled
extensively and was shown while vaccine and chemical-free (with the exception
of the required rabies shots) and remains that way to this day.
CO Director Jane Alexander
Imported Champion Fell Pony Mare & Filly
Here is a picture of Sleddale Rose Beauty, an
imported Fell Pony mare. Prior to arriving in the
United States, she was shown successfully in
England at the Royal Show in 1989, placing
second in her class. Beauty has been part of my
life for six years, primarily as a broodmare, and
on Dynamite for the entire time. Beauty is shown
here with her daughter Turkey Trot Sand Lily, a
registered Fell Pony also, enjoying their buckets
of Herbal Tonic mixed with grated carrots at home in North Park, Colorado.
CO Director Jenifer Morrissey, http://turkeytrot.raresteeds.com
Heart Champion: Zipper I adopted Zipper from a Colorado shelter 3 years
ago, at age 2-3 (they weren't sure) - so he's around six years old in these
current photos. The shelter was so full of dogs, they had 2 in every cage and
were getting ready to euthanize many. Zipper was underweight, dirty, and with
a dull and caked coat of old hair and mud.
Did you know?... (from various sources)
Point to Ponder #1 - Vitamin D Cuts the Risk of Pancreatic
Cancer by Ralph Moss, MD http://www.cancerdecisions.com/110506.html
A recent study has suggested that adequate vitamin D intake can cut the risk
of pancreatic cancer nearly in half. This huge study was carried out at
Northwestern and Harvard Universities and was among the first large-scale
population-based (epidemiological) surveys to examine the relationship
between this crucial nutrient and cancer of the pancreas.
In this study, scientists examined data from two large, long-term health
surveys. Specifically, they looked at reports on 46,771 men aged 40 to 75 years
who took part in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, and 75,427 women
aged 38 to 65 years who participated in the Nurses' Health Study. Between the
two studies, they identified 365 people with pancreatic cancer.
They found that taking supplements containing the U.S. Recommended Daily
Allowance of Vitamin D (400 IU/day) reduced one's risk of pancreatic cancer by
43 percent.
Compared to people whose intake of vitamin D was low (i.e. lower than 150 IU
per day), there were the following risk reductions:
22 percent for those who received 150 to 299 IU per day
43 percent for those receiving 300 to 449 IU per day
44 percent for those receiving 450 to 599 IU per day
41 percent for those receiving 600 or more.
The results of this study suggest that receiving at least the recommended
amount of vitamin D per day offers the most risk reduction, whereas taking
more than the daily recommended allowance adds no appreciable benefit. Too
high a dose may even slightly decrease the protective effect against pancreatic
cancer.
There was some concern that retinol (which is commonly contained in multi-
vitamins) might interfere with the beneficial effects of vitamin D, but the study
found that neither retinol nor calcium intake was associated with pancreatic
cancer risk.
"Our results point to a potential role for vitamin D in the pathogenesis and
prevention of pancreatic cancer," the authors wrote.
"Because there is no effective screening for pancreatic cancer, identifying
controllable risk factors for the disease is essential for developing strategies
that can prevent cancer," said lead author Halcyon Skinner, PhD, an assistant
professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
He is an expert on the link between nutrition and cancer, particularly cancer of
the pancreas.
In addition, he says, "Vitamin D has shown strong potential for preventing and
treating prostate cancer, and areas with greater sunlight exposure have lower
incidence and mortality for prostate, breast, and colon cancers, leading us to
investigate a role for Vitamin D in pancreatic cancer risk....
"In concert with laboratory results suggesting anti-tumor effects of Vitamin D,
our results point to a possible role for Vitamin D in the prevention and possible
reduction in mortality of pancreatic cancer. Since no other environmental or
dietary factor showed this risk relationship, more study of Vitamin D's role is
warranted," Dr. Skinner noted.
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death in the US, with an
estimated 32,000 new cases per year. It is unclear if getting one's vitamin D
through exposure to sunlight is as effective as receiving it in a multi-vitamin
supplement – or, indeed, whether sunlight is more effective than using dietary
supplements. A few years ago, Michael Holick, MD, PhD, of Boston University
created a firestorm of controversy when he suggested in a popular book, The
UV Advantage, that people in more northerly latitudes (such as New England)
should try to get a total of 30 minutes per week of unblocked sun exposure
during the winter months.
Given the aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer, a disease which is often rapidly
fatal, it seems advisable for most people to take a supplement of 400-500 IU
of vitamin D per day. This costs only around 5¢ per day and the ensuing health
benefits can be huge.
..... I believe the very best source of Vit D is to get sufficient natural sunlight
which means ignoring the sunblock and dark glasses - sunlight is easy to
obtain year round in the more southern lattitudes but it can be tricky in the
northern ones - consider going out mid-day. Some lack of natural sunlight can
be alleviated by using only full-spectrum bulbs in household lightfixtures. This
can even help those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder as can actual
light panels designed to sit in front of. Aside from sun/full spectrum light, high
quality (try Carlson's) fish liver capsules contain both D & A plus plentiful
Omega 3 fatty acids which are just as important as any other nutrient.
Point to Ponder #2 - Barefoot Maintenance for Horses
http://www.healthehoof.com/home.
html
The barefoot method of hoof care is a completely different way of managing
both the health and disease of horses and their hooves.
The barefoot method, presumes, that the hoof is a biologic organ, and not just
a structural element on the end of the leg. In the natural environment (which
includes about 20 miles of walking and running per day) normal hoof growth /
wear ratio has been perfected over millions of years of evolution. This balance
between hoof growth and wear continues to promote hoof growth in a way, that
naturally accommodates for hoof wear patterns, from normal activity as well as
maintaining circulatory function, shock absorption, and a healthy hoof.
Domesticated horses, do not have normal growth/wear ratios and therefore
have already deviated from the evolutionary design. Conventional treatments
not only fail to recognize, normal evolutionary hoof form, and wear patterns,
but often treat the hoof as a purely mechanical element.
In order to promote healthy hooves, as well as allow the hooves to contribute
to the overall health of the horse, they must be allowed to function as a
circulatory pumps, also known as "hoof mechanism". What this means, is that
the hoof wall must be allowed to expand and the sole to flatten upon weight-
bearing. Blood is then drawn into the hoof, while the hoof is weight-bearing,
and then when the horse finishes the stride, the hoof contracts and blood is
ejected through the venous system, out of the hoof and up the leg. This
mechanism not only contributes to the health of the hoof itself, but contributes
to the cardiac output of the horse as well.
Obviously, to allow the hoof to function in this way, not only presumes that no
mechanical appliances (horseshoes) be applied to the hoof (which restrict its
motion, alter stress patterns, and do not allow it to function as a shock
absorber), but that the correct barefoot trimming of the hoof, optimizes its
form as a shock absorbing, weight-bearing, and pumping organ.
Unlike conventional methods of hoof management, barefoot management
recognizes these physiologic features, and attempts to trim to promote these
functions. The method by which the trimming is done, is designed to maintain
and return optimum physiologic function, particularly its expansion and
contraction, while at the same time promoting normal wear and weight bearing
which plays an integral role in this process.
When the hoof is healthy, and has adequate blood supply, its mechanical
properties are optimized. This means that weight is evenly distributed around
the lateral edges of the coffin bone, and transferred to the hoof through the
lamina. Abnormal growth patterns (bars) in the posterior aspect (heel) of the
hoof, are recognized and trimmed.
......we have long promoted natural hoof care (along with natural lodging,
feeding and education!) for horses; see my book HorseSense. This site explains
very well, not only in this article but in others, just why this is important for
YOUR horse. For those of you having difficulties with hooves, the site also
provides numerous case studies. Thanks for the URL, Gabi!
Point to Ponder #3 - The Health-Harming Confusion About
Saturated Fats
http://www.mercola.com/2006/dec/26/the-health-harming-confusion-about-
saturated-fats.htm
While studies have shown that consuming saturated fat can slightly increase
insulin levels, which can be a risk factor for type-2 diabetes, the studies did
not reflect real-world diets, and did not reflect the fatty acid profiles consumed
in normal diets.
In addition, recommendations to avoid saturated fats generally result in people
consuming more trans fats, which are definitely dangerous.
Trans fats have a detrimental effect on the incidence and treatment of type-2
diabetes, while saturated fats have been shown to have no effect when
appropriate comparisons are made. Trans fats interfere with insulin receptors,
while saturated fats do not.
Type-2 diabetes did not exist 100 years ago, when the human diet was very
rich in saturated fats; it appeared when trans fats came into the diet. As
people eat more and more foods containing trans fats, it has become an
epidemic.
Green Clippings December 2, 2006
...... according to the author of this column, Mary Enig, PhD, coconut oil is one
of the healthiest plant-based fats available. Fats from strictly pasture-
fed/finished animals is high in health-giving Omega 3 fats and were the
traditional and healthful fats (such as lard) used in more "primitive" societies.
Dr. Enig is the co-author, along with Sally Fallon, of the excellent cookbook
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct
Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. Articles by both can be found at http://www.
westonaprice.org
Point to Ponder #4 - The Surprising Toxic Effects of
Vegetable Oils
http://www.mercola.com/2005/jun/28/vegetable_oils.
htm
When it comes to knowing which vegetable oil is best and safest to cook with,
many restaurants and so-called health experts don't seem to understand basic
biochemistry. That's because even the "safe" vegetable oils used by
restaurants and recommended by experts convert to seriously damaged
breakdown products that have been linked to heart disease and neurological
disorders.
These include the fatty acid-derived toxin 4-hydroxy-trans-2-nonenal (HNE).
According to researchers, HNE collects in high amounts in polyunsaturated oils
that have linoleic acid, which include:
The toxin certainly holds a fatal future for humans. Many studies have linked
HNE consumption to increased risks for cardiovascular disease, stroke,
Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, liver problems
and cancer.
Researchers explain that HNE's toxicity stems from the fact that it reacts
extremely energetically with biomolecules once it is absorbed into the body by
way of food. Also, it reacts with the various kinds of amino groups--proteins,
DNA, RNA--affecting basic cellular processes.
Based on these findings, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association
recommended that if a person is worried about the health aspects of HNE, they
should refrain from heating any oil to the point of smoking and should never
reuse the same oil when cooking at home.
One of the most important recommendations, however, would be to avoid
eating fried foods at restaurants, as there are no industry-wide rules that
govern the choice and maintenance of cooking oils used in restaurants.
Health Central May 6,
2005
........ also of real concern is the Omega 3:6 fatty acid ratio - all vegetable oil
is high in Omega 6 which skews the healthful balance of 1:1.5 since we eat far
too little healthful (strictly grass raised and finished) animal fat to compensate.
Point to Ponder #5 - Popular heartburn drugs linked to hip
fractures
http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/12/26/burn.bones.ap/index.html
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Taking such popular heartburn drugs as Nexium,
Prevacid or Prilosec for a year or more can raise the risk of a broken hip
markedly in people over 50, a large study in Britain found.
The study raises questions about the safety of some of the most widely used
and heavily promoted prescription drugs on the market, taken by millions of
people.
The researchers speculated that when the drugs reduce acid in the stomach,
they also make it more difficult for the body to absorb bone-building calcium.
That can lead to weaker bones and fractures.
Hip fractures in the elderly often lead to life-threatening complications. As a
result, doctors should make sure patients have good reason to stay on
heartburn drugs long term, said study co-author Dr. Yu-Xiao Yang of the
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
"The general perception is they are relatively harmless," Yang said. "They often
are used without a clear or justified indication for the treatment."
Some people find relief from heartburn with over-the-counter antacids such as
Tums, Rolaids and Maalox. But for others, those medicines do not work well.
Moreover, heartburn can be more than a source of discomfort. People with
chronic heartburn can develop painful ulcers in the esophagus, and in rare
cases, some can end up with damage that can lead to esophageal cancer.
Dr. Sandra Dial of McGill University in Montreal, who was not involved in the
study but has done similar research, said patients should discuss the risks and
benefits with their doctors and taper off their use of these medicines if they
can.
Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec are members of a class of drugs known as proton
pump inhibitors. The study found a similar but smaller risk of hip fractures for
another class of acid-fighting drugs called H2 blockers. Those drugs include
Tagamet and Pepcid.
The study, published in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical
Association, looked at medical records of more than 145,000 patients in
England, where a large electronic database of records is available for research.
The average age of the patients was 77.
The patients who used proton pump inhibitors for more than a year had a 44
percent higher risk of hip fracture than nonusers. The longer the patients took
the drugs, the higher their risk.
The biggest risk was seen in people who took high doses of the drugs for more
than a year. That group had a 21/2 times greater risk of hip fractures than
nonusers.
Yang said that for every 1,262 elderly patients treated with the drugs for more
than a year, there would be one additional hip fracture a year attributable to
the drugs. For every 336 elderly patients treated for more than a year with high
doses, there would be one extra hip fracture a year attributable to the drugs.
Dr. Doug Levine of AstraZeneca PLC, which makes Nexium and Prilosec, said
the study does not prove that proton pump inhibitors cause hip fractures. It
merely suggests a potential association, he said. Doctors need to monitor their
patients for proper dosage and watch how long they take the drugs, Levine said.
Julia Ellwanger, a spokeswoman for TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc., which
markets Prevacid, said proton pump inhibitors' safety has been well-established
by rigorous studies, and the new study does not prove or disprove a connection
to hip fractures.
Dr. Alan Buchman of Northwestern University, who was not involved in the
research, said the study should not change medical practice, since doctors
already should be monitoring the bone density of elderly people taking the
drugs and recommending calcium-rich diets to all patients.
"Most people are not taking enough calcium to start with," he said. He also
wondered if a similar result would have been found in a sunny climate, because
vitamin D from sunshine helps with calcium absorption.
Also, Buchman said it is not known whether the acid-fighting drugs prevent
esophageal cancer. He said the risk of esophageal cancer has been
exaggerated in the marketing of these drugs.
"I think the risk has been overplayed and scared the community," Buchman said.
Heartburn medicines are heavily advertised in "Ask your doctor about ..."
commercials in the U.S., particularly during the evening news.
Nexium is the second biggest selling drug in the world, behind the cholesterol
medicine Lipitor, with global sales totaling $4.6 billion last year, according to
IMS Health, which tracks drug sales.
Yang and his co-authors disclosed in the paper that they have worked as
consultants and received speaking fees from companies making acid-fighting
drugs. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health and the
American Gastroenterological Association/GlaxoSmithKline Glaxo Institute for
Digestive Health.
Men in the study had a higher drug-associated risk of hip fracture than women,
possibly because women may be more aware of osteoporosis and may get more
calcium in their diets, Yang said. He plans more research on whether calcium-
rich diets or calcium supplements can prevent the problem.
...... the best way to deal with heartburn and GERD is to avoid the triggers in
the first place! By eating a healthful, alkaline diet with a preponderance of
vegetables and fruits and only grass fed/finished animal products with their
healthful Omega 3 fatty acids, chances are you'll avoid heartburn in the first
place. Of course avoiding most commercially prepared foods, all
sugars/transfats/preservatives/sodapop and such and limiting highly acidic
coffee also helps. Taking some Dynamite Elixir with meals can aid digestion,
as can eating fermented veggies such as sauerkraut. If the Elixir burns or
causes discomfort, that indicates you might have an ulcer; taking a spoonful of
Miracle Clay between meals can speed healing of ulcers especially if taken
with a little aloe vera gel. Aloe is also very healing as long as it is taken
internally for only relatively brief go-rounds; long time use can cause a
slowdown in peristaltic action.
DYNAMITE 2007 SPRING CONFERENCE
March 16-18 ... Come celebrate Dynamite Marketing's 25th Anniversary! To
learn more, go to www.DynamiteMarketing.com
Recipe of the Month - New Year's Hearty Southwest
Casserole
New Year's Day is a traditional gathering day. Here is a great hearty cook-
ahead casserole that everyone is sure to enjoy. For a crowd, double the recipe
and bake in a 9 x 13 dish.
Casserole:
Saute in butter 1 @ finely chopped onion, bell pepper (any color), and 4 cloves
minced garlic until softened but not browned; add 2 tsp @ ground chili powder
& cumin, 1/2 tsp @ NTM salt & cayenne, stirring for just a minute or two until
spice aroma is fully released. Remove from heat and stir in 1 16oz can @
tomato sauce and black beans stirring and mashing the beans a bit for a
thicker consistency; add 1 16oz bag frozen corn kernels. Pour into a buttered
8 x 8 inch glass baking dish and sprinkle some shredded jack cheese on top;
preheat the oven to 350 F. While oven is heating, boil 3 cups water then add 1
cup yellow stone-ground cornmeal, 1T lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard and
1/2 tsp NTM salt in a large saucepan, bring back to a boil over medium-high
heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until
thickened, 3 to 5 min.; spread the cooked cornmeal over the bean mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes. Cool for 10 min before serving with a variety of fresh
salsas and some guacamole.
Red Salsa:
Combine 8-10 seeded/chopped Roma tomatoes, 1 seeded/diced jalapeno and
1 diced onion in a bowl, sprinkle with NTM salt and let set for 10 to 20
minutes; drain. Add 4T chopped cilantro, 1 tsp cumin, dash NTM salt, fresh
ground black pepper, 2T lime juice, & 1 T extra virgin olive oil.
Green Salsa:
Process thoroughly 6-8 tomatillos, husked and cut into large chunks; 1 basket
cherry tomatoes, washed and stemmed; then add and coarsely process 1
bunch cilantro, washed and chopped; 4 cloves chopped garlic; Juice of one
lime, 2-4 jalapenos, seeded and sliced; 1 large Spanish onion, peeled and cut
into large chunks; NTM salt to taste.
Basic Guacamole:
Smash together with fork (or in mortar with pestle to be completely authentic!)
zest from 1 lime, 1 clove garlic, 1 chopped scallion, pinch cayenne or
seeded/diced serrano/jalapeno pepper, 1/2 tsp NTM salt until well combined,
then add 2 T fresh cilantro and mash a bit more; then add pulp from 3 ripe
Haas avocados adding in enough lime juice (from zested lime) to make a
moist mash and/or to taste. Place one pit in the bowl to keep from darkening;
if storing, place plastic wrap directly onto guacamole surface.
Variations: use a freshly roasted poblano chili instead of cayenne or serrano
pepper; use minced red onion instead of scallion
Words of Wisdom .... I Am Thankful..... (from www.gfcl.net)
Why not consider this point of view as a form of New Year's resolution?
I am thankful ......
...for the taxes that I pay because it means that I am employed.
...for the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded
by friends.
...for the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to
eat.
...for my shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the
sunshine.
...for a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that
need fixing because it means I have a home.
...for all the complaining I hear about the government because it means we
have freedom of speech.
...for the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am
capable of walking.
...for the lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means that I
can hear.
...for the piles of laundry and ironing because it means I have clothes to wear.
...for weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I
have been productive.
...for the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that
I am alive.
...for getting too much email because it lets me know I have friends who are
thinking of me.
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- Champion Belgian Tervuren - AKC Ch. Shady's
Aragorn of Anduin, Belgian Tervuren, earning a Group II
placement at the age of four. "Strider" is now a
healthy, active 13 year old after being fed most all his
life with the Dynamite products, including Showdown,
Dyna-Pro, Dyna-Spark for dogs, Excel, Free & Easy and
occasionally others.
Thanks to support and education from the Dynamite family he travelled
extensively and was shown while vaccine and chemical-free (with the exception
of the required rabies shots) and remains that way to this day.
CO Director Jane Alexander
Imported Champion Fell Pony Mare & Filly
Here is a picture of Sleddale Rose Beauty, an
imported Fell Pony mare. Prior to arriving in the
United States, she was shown successfully in
England at the Royal Show in 1989, placing
second in her class. Beauty has been part of my
life for six years, primarily as a broodmare, and
on Dynamite for the entire time. Beauty is shown
here with her daughter Turkey Trot Sand Lily, a
registered Fell Pony also, enjoying their buckets
of Herbal Tonic mixed with grated carrots at home in North Park, Colorado.
CO Director Jenifer Morrissey, http://turkeytrot.raresteeds.com
Heart Champion: Zipper I adopted Zipper from a Colorado shelter 3 years
ago, at age 2-3 (they weren't sure) - so he's around six years old in these
current photos. The shelter was so full of dogs, they had 2 in every cage and
were getting ready to euthanize many. Zipper was underweight, dirty, and with
a dull and caked coat of old hair and mud.
- It didn't take long having him on Dynamite and
DynaPro, to get him looking and feeling great! I've
been a Dynamite Distributor for around 8 years and
have my horses on Dynamite too. I recently
moved to Seattle and both when living in Colorado and
Seattle, I can't tell you how many people have
remarked on Zipper's coat looking so healthy and good!
Did you know?... (from various sources)
- Variety is More Than the Spice of Life -- A repetitive diet can contribute to
the development of allergies. A main step in eliminating allergies is a varied
diet.
- Higher Food Nutrient Levels -- Compared to corn and grain-fed cattle, beef
and dairy products from grass-fed animals have higher levels of Vitamin E,
beta-carotene, Vitamin C and Omega 3 fatty acids.
- The Scoop on Poop -- The manure from pasture-fed animals is easily taken
up by the soil as natural fertilizer. In factory farmed feedlots, however, the
animals are confined to small spaces and their manure can collect and run off
into surrounding area waterways increasing algae and bacterial levels.
- Expensive Stress -- Estimates suggest that as many as 70-80% of all visits
to physician's offices are stress related.
- Jet-lagged Mice Die Young, Study Finds -- Jet-lagged mice die younger,
researchers said on Monday in a study that suggests that working unusual
shifts and flying back and forth across time zones takes a permanent toll on
health.
- Depression & Osteioporosis Connection -- Depression can cause a loss of
bone mass, leading to osteoporosis and fractures, say researchers at the
Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The researchers say their findings constitute
a significant step forward in understanding the interaction between the mind
and the skeletal system. Based on their findings, the researchers have
already been able to demonstrate the efficacy of anti-depressant drugs in
preventing bone mass loss.
- Linkages Between Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors & Bone Mass Found --
Scientists at The Forsyth Institute have found that fluoxetine (Prozac), a drug
used in the treatment of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders,
increases bone mass. The team of researchers analyzed the ability of
fluoxetine to stimulate new bone formation under normal conditions and to
block bone loss caused by inflammation or estrogen loss due to ovariectomy.
- FDA: Tamiflu Patients Need Monitoring -- More than 100 recent cases of
delirium, hallucinations and other unusual psychiatric behavior in Japanese
patients treated with Tamiflu should have parents watching for similar
reactions when treating their children with the flu drug.
- Clogged Arteries Showing up in Kids -- Children with heart disease risk
factors -- obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol --
already show indications of fatty build-up in their arteries that could cause
heart attacks when they're adults, Canadian researchers report.
- Antibiotics are Useless for Most Cases of Bronchitis -- Most people who go
to a doctor with the raspy breathing problem called bronchitis get an
antibiotic. Most of them shouldn't, a new study contends.
- The Importance of Adequate Magnesium Intake -- Magnesium is an
essential mineral that, in addition to its role in helping to build healthy bone,
helps ease muscle tension, anxiety and stress.
- Gestational Draw -- During the last trimester of pregnancy, 25-35 grams of
calcium are withdrawn from the mother's body at the rate of 10 grams per
month and deposited into the fetal skeleton.
- Fever May Help the Body Heal Itself -- Researchers have found that running
a slight temperature bolsters the immune system.
- Medical Schools Caution Students About Sales Pitches from
Pharmaceutical Industry Representatives -- Medical schools in several
states are offering lectures and continuing education seminars that teach
doctors and students to challenge pharmaceutical representatives'
"sophisticated sales presentations."
- New Depression Model Advances Disease Frontiers -- A new study
released today by the Center for Addiction and Mental Heath (CAMH) provides
a thorough explanation of how the "chemical imbalance" occurs in major
depression, a disease that impacts approximately 5 percent of people
globally. For over 30 years, scientists believed that monoamines -- mood-
related chemicals such as serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine -- are low
in the brain during major depressive episodes. This is commonly referred to
as a "chemical imbalance".
Point to Ponder #1 - Vitamin D Cuts the Risk of Pancreatic
Cancer by Ralph Moss, MD http://www.cancerdecisions.com/110506.html
A recent study has suggested that adequate vitamin D intake can cut the risk
of pancreatic cancer nearly in half. This huge study was carried out at
Northwestern and Harvard Universities and was among the first large-scale
population-based (epidemiological) surveys to examine the relationship
between this crucial nutrient and cancer of the pancreas.
In this study, scientists examined data from two large, long-term health
surveys. Specifically, they looked at reports on 46,771 men aged 40 to 75 years
who took part in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, and 75,427 women
aged 38 to 65 years who participated in the Nurses' Health Study. Between the
two studies, they identified 365 people with pancreatic cancer.
They found that taking supplements containing the U.S. Recommended Daily
Allowance of Vitamin D (400 IU/day) reduced one's risk of pancreatic cancer by
43 percent.
Compared to people whose intake of vitamin D was low (i.e. lower than 150 IU
per day), there were the following risk reductions:
22 percent for those who received 150 to 299 IU per day
43 percent for those receiving 300 to 449 IU per day
44 percent for those receiving 450 to 599 IU per day
41 percent for those receiving 600 or more.
The results of this study suggest that receiving at least the recommended
amount of vitamin D per day offers the most risk reduction, whereas taking
more than the daily recommended allowance adds no appreciable benefit. Too
high a dose may even slightly decrease the protective effect against pancreatic
cancer.
There was some concern that retinol (which is commonly contained in multi-
vitamins) might interfere with the beneficial effects of vitamin D, but the study
found that neither retinol nor calcium intake was associated with pancreatic
cancer risk.
"Our results point to a potential role for vitamin D in the pathogenesis and
prevention of pancreatic cancer," the authors wrote.
"Because there is no effective screening for pancreatic cancer, identifying
controllable risk factors for the disease is essential for developing strategies
that can prevent cancer," said lead author Halcyon Skinner, PhD, an assistant
professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
He is an expert on the link between nutrition and cancer, particularly cancer of
the pancreas.
In addition, he says, "Vitamin D has shown strong potential for preventing and
treating prostate cancer, and areas with greater sunlight exposure have lower
incidence and mortality for prostate, breast, and colon cancers, leading us to
investigate a role for Vitamin D in pancreatic cancer risk....
"In concert with laboratory results suggesting anti-tumor effects of Vitamin D,
our results point to a possible role for Vitamin D in the prevention and possible
reduction in mortality of pancreatic cancer. Since no other environmental or
dietary factor showed this risk relationship, more study of Vitamin D's role is
warranted," Dr. Skinner noted.
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death in the US, with an
estimated 32,000 new cases per year. It is unclear if getting one's vitamin D
through exposure to sunlight is as effective as receiving it in a multi-vitamin
supplement – or, indeed, whether sunlight is more effective than using dietary
supplements. A few years ago, Michael Holick, MD, PhD, of Boston University
created a firestorm of controversy when he suggested in a popular book, The
UV Advantage, that people in more northerly latitudes (such as New England)
should try to get a total of 30 minutes per week of unblocked sun exposure
during the winter months.
Given the aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer, a disease which is often rapidly
fatal, it seems advisable for most people to take a supplement of 400-500 IU
of vitamin D per day. This costs only around 5¢ per day and the ensuing health
benefits can be huge.
..... I believe the very best source of Vit D is to get sufficient natural sunlight
which means ignoring the sunblock and dark glasses - sunlight is easy to
obtain year round in the more southern lattitudes but it can be tricky in the
northern ones - consider going out mid-day. Some lack of natural sunlight can
be alleviated by using only full-spectrum bulbs in household lightfixtures. This
can even help those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder as can actual
light panels designed to sit in front of. Aside from sun/full spectrum light, high
quality (try Carlson's) fish liver capsules contain both D & A plus plentiful
Omega 3 fatty acids which are just as important as any other nutrient.
Point to Ponder #2 - Barefoot Maintenance for Horses
http://www.healthehoof.com/home.
html
The barefoot method of hoof care is a completely different way of managing
both the health and disease of horses and their hooves.
The barefoot method, presumes, that the hoof is a biologic organ, and not just
a structural element on the end of the leg. In the natural environment (which
includes about 20 miles of walking and running per day) normal hoof growth /
wear ratio has been perfected over millions of years of evolution. This balance
between hoof growth and wear continues to promote hoof growth in a way, that
naturally accommodates for hoof wear patterns, from normal activity as well as
maintaining circulatory function, shock absorption, and a healthy hoof.
Domesticated horses, do not have normal growth/wear ratios and therefore
have already deviated from the evolutionary design. Conventional treatments
not only fail to recognize, normal evolutionary hoof form, and wear patterns,
but often treat the hoof as a purely mechanical element.
In order to promote healthy hooves, as well as allow the hooves to contribute
to the overall health of the horse, they must be allowed to function as a
circulatory pumps, also known as "hoof mechanism". What this means, is that
the hoof wall must be allowed to expand and the sole to flatten upon weight-
bearing. Blood is then drawn into the hoof, while the hoof is weight-bearing,
and then when the horse finishes the stride, the hoof contracts and blood is
ejected through the venous system, out of the hoof and up the leg. This
mechanism not only contributes to the health of the hoof itself, but contributes
to the cardiac output of the horse as well.
Obviously, to allow the hoof to function in this way, not only presumes that no
mechanical appliances (horseshoes) be applied to the hoof (which restrict its
motion, alter stress patterns, and do not allow it to function as a shock
absorber), but that the correct barefoot trimming of the hoof, optimizes its
form as a shock absorbing, weight-bearing, and pumping organ.
Unlike conventional methods of hoof management, barefoot management
recognizes these physiologic features, and attempts to trim to promote these
functions. The method by which the trimming is done, is designed to maintain
and return optimum physiologic function, particularly its expansion and
contraction, while at the same time promoting normal wear and weight bearing
which plays an integral role in this process.
When the hoof is healthy, and has adequate blood supply, its mechanical
properties are optimized. This means that weight is evenly distributed around
the lateral edges of the coffin bone, and transferred to the hoof through the
lamina. Abnormal growth patterns (bars) in the posterior aspect (heel) of the
hoof, are recognized and trimmed.
......we have long promoted natural hoof care (along with natural lodging,
feeding and education!) for horses; see my book HorseSense. This site explains
very well, not only in this article but in others, just why this is important for
YOUR horse. For those of you having difficulties with hooves, the site also
provides numerous case studies. Thanks for the URL, Gabi!
Point to Ponder #3 - The Health-Harming Confusion About
Saturated Fats
http://www.mercola.com/2006/dec/26/the-health-harming-confusion-about-
saturated-fats.htm
While studies have shown that consuming saturated fat can slightly increase
insulin levels, which can be a risk factor for type-2 diabetes, the studies did
not reflect real-world diets, and did not reflect the fatty acid profiles consumed
in normal diets.
In addition, recommendations to avoid saturated fats generally result in people
consuming more trans fats, which are definitely dangerous.
Trans fats have a detrimental effect on the incidence and treatment of type-2
diabetes, while saturated fats have been shown to have no effect when
appropriate comparisons are made. Trans fats interfere with insulin receptors,
while saturated fats do not.
Type-2 diabetes did not exist 100 years ago, when the human diet was very
rich in saturated fats; it appeared when trans fats came into the diet. As
people eat more and more foods containing trans fats, it has become an
epidemic.
Green Clippings December 2, 2006
...... according to the author of this column, Mary Enig, PhD, coconut oil is one
of the healthiest plant-based fats available. Fats from strictly pasture-
fed/finished animals is high in health-giving Omega 3 fats and were the
traditional and healthful fats (such as lard) used in more "primitive" societies.
Dr. Enig is the co-author, along with Sally Fallon, of the excellent cookbook
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct
Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. Articles by both can be found at http://www.
westonaprice.org
Point to Ponder #4 - The Surprising Toxic Effects of
Vegetable Oils
http://www.mercola.com/2005/jun/28/vegetable_oils.
htm
When it comes to knowing which vegetable oil is best and safest to cook with,
many restaurants and so-called health experts don't seem to understand basic
biochemistry. That's because even the "safe" vegetable oils used by
restaurants and recommended by experts convert to seriously damaged
breakdown products that have been linked to heart disease and neurological
disorders.
These include the fatty acid-derived toxin 4-hydroxy-trans-2-nonenal (HNE).
According to researchers, HNE collects in high amounts in polyunsaturated oils
that have linoleic acid, which include:
- Corn
- Canola
- Soybean
- Sunflower
The toxin certainly holds a fatal future for humans. Many studies have linked
HNE consumption to increased risks for cardiovascular disease, stroke,
Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, liver problems
and cancer.
Researchers explain that HNE's toxicity stems from the fact that it reacts
extremely energetically with biomolecules once it is absorbed into the body by
way of food. Also, it reacts with the various kinds of amino groups--proteins,
DNA, RNA--affecting basic cellular processes.
Based on these findings, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association
recommended that if a person is worried about the health aspects of HNE, they
should refrain from heating any oil to the point of smoking and should never
reuse the same oil when cooking at home.
One of the most important recommendations, however, would be to avoid
eating fried foods at restaurants, as there are no industry-wide rules that
govern the choice and maintenance of cooking oils used in restaurants.
Health Central May 6,
2005
........ also of real concern is the Omega 3:6 fatty acid ratio - all vegetable oil
is high in Omega 6 which skews the healthful balance of 1:1.5 since we eat far
too little healthful (strictly grass raised and finished) animal fat to compensate.
Point to Ponder #5 - Popular heartburn drugs linked to hip
fractures
http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/12/26/burn.bones.ap/index.html
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Taking such popular heartburn drugs as Nexium,
Prevacid or Prilosec for a year or more can raise the risk of a broken hip
markedly in people over 50, a large study in Britain found.
The study raises questions about the safety of some of the most widely used
and heavily promoted prescription drugs on the market, taken by millions of
people.
The researchers speculated that when the drugs reduce acid in the stomach,
they also make it more difficult for the body to absorb bone-building calcium.
That can lead to weaker bones and fractures.
Hip fractures in the elderly often lead to life-threatening complications. As a
result, doctors should make sure patients have good reason to stay on
heartburn drugs long term, said study co-author Dr. Yu-Xiao Yang of the
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
"The general perception is they are relatively harmless," Yang said. "They often
are used without a clear or justified indication for the treatment."
Some people find relief from heartburn with over-the-counter antacids such as
Tums, Rolaids and Maalox. But for others, those medicines do not work well.
Moreover, heartburn can be more than a source of discomfort. People with
chronic heartburn can develop painful ulcers in the esophagus, and in rare
cases, some can end up with damage that can lead to esophageal cancer.
Dr. Sandra Dial of McGill University in Montreal, who was not involved in the
study but has done similar research, said patients should discuss the risks and
benefits with their doctors and taper off their use of these medicines if they
can.
Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec are members of a class of drugs known as proton
pump inhibitors. The study found a similar but smaller risk of hip fractures for
another class of acid-fighting drugs called H2 blockers. Those drugs include
Tagamet and Pepcid.
The study, published in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical
Association, looked at medical records of more than 145,000 patients in
England, where a large electronic database of records is available for research.
The average age of the patients was 77.
The patients who used proton pump inhibitors for more than a year had a 44
percent higher risk of hip fracture than nonusers. The longer the patients took
the drugs, the higher their risk.
The biggest risk was seen in people who took high doses of the drugs for more
than a year. That group had a 21/2 times greater risk of hip fractures than
nonusers.
Yang said that for every 1,262 elderly patients treated with the drugs for more
than a year, there would be one additional hip fracture a year attributable to
the drugs. For every 336 elderly patients treated for more than a year with high
doses, there would be one extra hip fracture a year attributable to the drugs.
Dr. Doug Levine of AstraZeneca PLC, which makes Nexium and Prilosec, said
the study does not prove that proton pump inhibitors cause hip fractures. It
merely suggests a potential association, he said. Doctors need to monitor their
patients for proper dosage and watch how long they take the drugs, Levine said.
Julia Ellwanger, a spokeswoman for TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc., which
markets Prevacid, said proton pump inhibitors' safety has been well-established
by rigorous studies, and the new study does not prove or disprove a connection
to hip fractures.
Dr. Alan Buchman of Northwestern University, who was not involved in the
research, said the study should not change medical practice, since doctors
already should be monitoring the bone density of elderly people taking the
drugs and recommending calcium-rich diets to all patients.
"Most people are not taking enough calcium to start with," he said. He also
wondered if a similar result would have been found in a sunny climate, because
vitamin D from sunshine helps with calcium absorption.
Also, Buchman said it is not known whether the acid-fighting drugs prevent
esophageal cancer. He said the risk of esophageal cancer has been
exaggerated in the marketing of these drugs.
"I think the risk has been overplayed and scared the community," Buchman said.
Heartburn medicines are heavily advertised in "Ask your doctor about ..."
commercials in the U.S., particularly during the evening news.
Nexium is the second biggest selling drug in the world, behind the cholesterol
medicine Lipitor, with global sales totaling $4.6 billion last year, according to
IMS Health, which tracks drug sales.
Yang and his co-authors disclosed in the paper that they have worked as
consultants and received speaking fees from companies making acid-fighting
drugs. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health and the
American Gastroenterological Association/GlaxoSmithKline Glaxo Institute for
Digestive Health.
Men in the study had a higher drug-associated risk of hip fracture than women,
possibly because women may be more aware of osteoporosis and may get more
calcium in their diets, Yang said. He plans more research on whether calcium-
rich diets or calcium supplements can prevent the problem.
...... the best way to deal with heartburn and GERD is to avoid the triggers in
the first place! By eating a healthful, alkaline diet with a preponderance of
vegetables and fruits and only grass fed/finished animal products with their
healthful Omega 3 fatty acids, chances are you'll avoid heartburn in the first
place. Of course avoiding most commercially prepared foods, all
sugars/transfats/preservatives/sodapop and such and limiting highly acidic
coffee also helps. Taking some Dynamite Elixir with meals can aid digestion,
as can eating fermented veggies such as sauerkraut. If the Elixir burns or
causes discomfort, that indicates you might have an ulcer; taking a spoonful of
Miracle Clay between meals can speed healing of ulcers especially if taken
with a little aloe vera gel. Aloe is also very healing as long as it is taken
internally for only relatively brief go-rounds; long time use can cause a
slowdown in peristaltic action.
DYNAMITE 2007 SPRING CONFERENCE
March 16-18 ... Come celebrate Dynamite Marketing's 25th Anniversary! To
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Recipe of the Month - New Year's Hearty Southwest
Casserole
New Year's Day is a traditional gathering day. Here is a great hearty cook-
ahead casserole that everyone is sure to enjoy. For a crowd, double the recipe
and bake in a 9 x 13 dish.
Casserole:
Saute in butter 1 @ finely chopped onion, bell pepper (any color), and 4 cloves
minced garlic until softened but not browned; add 2 tsp @ ground chili powder
& cumin, 1/2 tsp @ NTM salt & cayenne, stirring for just a minute or two until
spice aroma is fully released. Remove from heat and stir in 1 16oz can @
tomato sauce and black beans stirring and mashing the beans a bit for a
thicker consistency; add 1 16oz bag frozen corn kernels. Pour into a buttered
8 x 8 inch glass baking dish and sprinkle some shredded jack cheese on top;
preheat the oven to 350 F. While oven is heating, boil 3 cups water then add 1
cup yellow stone-ground cornmeal, 1T lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard and
1/2 tsp NTM salt in a large saucepan, bring back to a boil over medium-high
heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until
thickened, 3 to 5 min.; spread the cooked cornmeal over the bean mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes. Cool for 10 min before serving with a variety of fresh
salsas and some guacamole.
Red Salsa:
Combine 8-10 seeded/chopped Roma tomatoes, 1 seeded/diced jalapeno and
1 diced onion in a bowl, sprinkle with NTM salt and let set for 10 to 20
minutes; drain. Add 4T chopped cilantro, 1 tsp cumin, dash NTM salt, fresh
ground black pepper, 2T lime juice, & 1 T extra virgin olive oil.
Green Salsa:
Process thoroughly 6-8 tomatillos, husked and cut into large chunks; 1 basket
cherry tomatoes, washed and stemmed; then add and coarsely process 1
bunch cilantro, washed and chopped; 4 cloves chopped garlic; Juice of one
lime, 2-4 jalapenos, seeded and sliced; 1 large Spanish onion, peeled and cut
into large chunks; NTM salt to taste.
Basic Guacamole:
Smash together with fork (or in mortar with pestle to be completely authentic!)
zest from 1 lime, 1 clove garlic, 1 chopped scallion, pinch cayenne or
seeded/diced serrano/jalapeno pepper, 1/2 tsp NTM salt until well combined,
then add 2 T fresh cilantro and mash a bit more; then add pulp from 3 ripe
Haas avocados adding in enough lime juice (from zested lime) to make a
moist mash and/or to taste. Place one pit in the bowl to keep from darkening;
if storing, place plastic wrap directly onto guacamole surface.
Variations: use a freshly roasted poblano chili instead of cayenne or serrano
pepper; use minced red onion instead of scallion
Words of Wisdom .... I Am Thankful..... (from www.gfcl.net)
Why not consider this point of view as a form of New Year's resolution?
I am thankful ......
...for the taxes that I pay because it means that I am employed.
...for the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded
by friends.
...for the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to
eat.
...for my shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the
sunshine.
...for a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that
need fixing because it means I have a home.
...for all the complaining I hear about the government because it means we
have freedom of speech.
...for the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am
capable of walking.
...for the lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means that I
can hear.
...for the piles of laundry and ironing because it means I have clothes to wear.
...for weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I
have been productive.
...for the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that
I am alive.
...for getting too much email because it lets me know I have friends who are
thinking of me.
.
- Until February!
Rowan & John
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