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THE VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL 22 www.TheValleyBusinessJournal.com January 2018 Cholesterol - The Big Fat Truth An interesting phenomenon seems to occur every year around this time, and after much self-analysis and reflection I have come to a most likely causation of this phenomenon: I love food. And it appears I love it enough to possibly eat to much, which may explain why I need a new belt for Christmas. That being said, I thought to implement a plan to counter my well-earned plumpness, and so I decided to increase my fitness routine along with the Ketogenic “diet”. To those unaware, the Keto plan is high fat, moderate protein and very low carbohydrate. I mentioned this to a few of my patients and friends and some of the responses I got back shook me up a bit. “Don’t you know what that will do to your cholesterol levels?”, “that diet is so hard on your kidneys”, and many other comments from my well-meaning friends. Because we could take up this entire journal debating the pros and cons of the hundreds of “diets” circulating around out there, just know I am confident and comfortable with the Ketogenic diet, for me, and we can leave it at that. Statement #2- Total cholesterol levels in the blood have almost zero influence on cardiovascular disease(CVD) and/or stroke. Statement #3- Saturated fat (butter, meats, bacon, etc.) intake has no effect on CVD. Now that I have dropped that bomb, lets dig a little deeper into the realities of those statements. 75% of your bodies cholesterol is produced by your liver, with the remaining 25% arriving via your food intake. Increasing your intake of healthy fats raises the levels of good HDL cholesterol and decreases the level of triglycerides and bad LDL cholesterol, which are the true markers for CVD, not total cholesterol as many people believe. Processed carbohydrates, grains and sugars along with polyunsaturated fats (soybean oil, corn oil and sunflower oil to name a few) release cytokines into the system which in turn creates an aggressive inflammatory reaction within the vessels. It is this chronic inflammation which causes the scarring and subsequent narrowing of the blood vessels. With over 25% of the U.S. population on cholesterol lowering statin drugs and the incidence of cardiovascular disease and stroke climbing every year, the truth needs to be told. What I can’t leave alone are the outdated and incorrect misconceptions regarding cholesterol, fats, carbohydrates and how they affect your health and longevity. With over 25% of the U.S. population on cholesterol lowering statin drugs and the incidence of cardiovascular disease and stroke climbing every year, the truth needs to be told. There continue to be individuals and/or organizations even today which push the low-fat, high carb diet as a means to lose weight. If you are seeking obesity, type II Diabetes, cholesterol abnormalities and metabolic syndrome as your long-term goal, then by all means, low-fat-high carb it is. The next few statements may startle some, and will most likely aggravate some, but my hopes are that they will awaken others to stay up to date on the current research as it pertains to your health. Statement #1- Dietary cholesterol has almost zero influence on your blood cholesterol levels. The Standard American Diet (SAD) has Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratios somewhere between 15:1 and 30:1, when a healthy ratio is close to 3:1. Switching over to healthy oils such as avocado, olive and coconut in addition to adding grass fed butter and meats would bring us much closer to a healthy ratio. Please don’t be sucked into the old school thinking that fat makes you fat. Eating the wrong fats in combination with dumping your system with too much Insulin, as a result of excessive bad carbs, is what contributes to fat gain. Next month I will tie this in with the current research on statin medications and the pros and cons as they relate to your health as well as specific research articles relating to todays discussion. I pray you all had a blessed year and that 2018 is better yet. Dr. Derek K. Albrecht D.C. is a partner at OsteoStrong in Murrieta as well as continuing in his private practice. For more information, call (951) 461-9584.
January 2018 Time for THE VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL www.TheValleyBusinessJournal.com 23 January seems like the perfect time to reset in several areas of our lives. It’s also a great time for detoxification. When a new year begins many of us are motivated to re-organize our lives to become healthier, happier, and more in control. Detoxing is the perfect way to revive our bodies so they can function more efficiently and gain resilience. Unfortunately, conventional medicine doesn’t always acknowledge toxicity as an important health concern, but numerous studies have shown that it can be the underlying cause to may chronic symptoms. You can compare toxins in your body to dirt in an engine. A dirty engine cannot run well because the parts won’t make contact with one another. When our bodies “biological engine” is full of toxins the communication between its major systems won’t run well. That’s why it’s important that we make time to clean our engines! How do you start a detox? Begin by lightening your toxic load. Eliminate coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, saturated fats, and refined sugars even if it’s just for a short time. These are all obstacles in your healing process. A diet that supports eliminating toxins consists of plenty of organic, fresh vegetables and fruit and moderate amount of water. Exercise is also a great detoxifier as well as a great night’s sleep. A probiotic with at least 8 to 10 strains of organisms enhances nutrient absorption and decreases inflammation. Once you have things running smoothly on the inside, it’s time to focus on the outside. Start by exfoliating 2 to 3 times a week with cleanser that has exfoliating particles. Using a clay mask 1- 2 times a week is also a helpful way to pull out impurities in the skin. Now that you’ve whisked away the oil and dead skin, maintain it by using a moisturizer with sunscreen and antioxidants like Vitamin C. I encourage you to start off this year with a detox! There are also several programs out there that you can research that fit your budget and schedule if you’d like to have a specific plan. Make this year the year that you reclaim your health! Monique deGroot is the owner of Murrieta Day Spa which is located at 41885 Ivy St. in Murrieta. Healthy Living by Tina Monique M. Gottlieb, deGroot D.C. Michelle’s Place Hosts Educational Seminar on Nutrition and Cancer Michelle’s Place is thrilled to host an educational seminar - Nutrition and Cancer: New Research and Resources - Tuesday, January 9th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Center in Temecula. Jerry Hizon, MD is a family medicine and primary care sports medicine physician in Murrieta will lead the seminar. Good nutrition is important for cancer patients. Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after cancer treatment can help the patient feel better and stay stronger. Nutrition therapy is used to help cancer patients keep a healthy body weight, maintain strength, keep body tissue healthy, and decrease side effects both during and after treatment. Recently, the ketogenic diet has received attention for its successes in reducing tumor size. This will be a major focus of linking nutrition and cancer. Jerry Hizon, MD, specializes in family practice and medical services for athletes, people who enjoy sports recreationally, and those interested in complementary medicine. In the past, he has worked as a sports physician for a number of professional football events including serving as the medical team physician for the San Diego Chargers. As a sports physician and nutrition coach, Dr. Hizon is proud to serve his community as well as his private practice patients. Over the past two years, he has transitioned to a ketogenic diet, and has researched the many benefits it can bring to cancer patients. A ketogenic diet can help to increase energy, alleviate stress level and achieve an overall decrease in physiological inflammation. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, manage a chronic medical condition, or simply want to overhaul your eating habits, changing your diet for the better is one of the best ways to improve your overall health. This seminar is open to the public. To RSVP visit michellesplace.org/ seminar-rsvp or call (951) 699-5455. Michelle’s Place is a full-service breast cancer resource center providing free resources to women and families impacted by breast cancer in our community. The Center is located at 27645 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 117 in Temecula.
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