One Life NewsletterSource: http://www.sthelenacenterforhealth.com
Description: Quarterly Health and Lifestyle News with Commentary by One Physicians and Clinicians at the St. Helena Center for Health
11/1/2008 - Meet the Challenge -- A Second Chance
If you were one of those kids that passed the President's Council On Physical Fitness Test in High School - good for you! But what about those of us who didn't get the reward patch but always wondered if we could pass that test if given another chance? Well folks, here's your chance! The President's Council has recently unveiled a fitness test for adults! It's also a great tool for setting and working toward fitness goals.
11/1/2008 - Nutrient Triage - and How It May Affect Our Long Term Health
We know that nutrients are needed for all types of bodily functions and that deficiencies can take a toll on the body. Some researchers now even believe that certain nutrient deficiencies may actually have quite serious consequences. A paper published by Bruce Ames, of the Nutrition and Metabolism Center at Children's Hospital of Oakland Research Institute, hypothesizes that inadequate intake of key vitamins and minerals may potentially disrupt our metabolism for the long term.
11/1/2008 - Nutritious Endive
Endive
11/1/2008 - Increase Lung Capacity With a Serving of Oats
Oats
11/1/2008 - Regular Meals Help Prevent Heart Disease Risk
11/1/2008 - Demystifying Stress
We know that stress takes its toll on the body. And while we still have a lot to learn about the long-term effects of stress, more studies are focusing on its importance as a cause of aging and chronic disease. And the relationship between mental, physical and emotional health seems to be the key toward optimizing our long range health.
11/1/2008 - Age Proofing Your Memory - Can It Really Be Done?
Common "wisdom" says your mind gets weaker with age but we now know that exercising your brain and continuing to learn new things throughout your life can help keep your brain healthy. In other words, you can get better as you get older!
11/1/2008 - Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Perfect for those first chilly Fall nights!
11/1/2008 - Farro, Feta and Vegetable Salad
Delicious as a side dish or a main course!
11/1/2008 - Teen Smokers Unsure They Can Quit, Research Indicates
West Virginia University researchers say teens believe quitting smoking is a good idea but the teens aren’t fully confident they will be able to kick the tobacco habit. read more
11/1/2008 - Electronic Cigarette Not Legitimate Nictotine Replacement Therapy, WHO Says
As reported by the Associated Press in September, "Companies marketing electronic cigarettes should stop claiming the product is a safe and effective anti-smoking therapy,” the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. Douglas Bettcher, who directs the WHO's Tobacco Free Initiative noted that, "unlike other nicotine replacements, the electronic cigarettes lack scientific evidence to confirm their efficacy." read more
11/1/2008 - Transform Your Life With "Pearls" for Healthy Living
We were delighted to once again have been asked by Harvard Medical School to participate in their recent conference at the Culinary Institute of America, Greystone, here in the Napa Valley, Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives. We've now been able to collect data on over 300 people who have participated in our Transformations program since its inception and have seen dramatic changes in a very short period of time. Once people learn how to incorporate the wisdom of what they learn in the program - "Pearls for Healthy Living" - into their own daily routine, they can lose weight the right way and their lab results start to improve dramatically.
11/1/2008 - Successful Aging
Longevity is a hot topic these days particularly as our population as a whole is aging. Researchers are also paying attention with numerous studies that investigate various aspects of the key to living a long, healthy happy life. Some researchers are approaching it from a cellular level with exciting results. read more
11/1/2008 - Diet and Exercise Are Key Factors in Determining Lung Cancer Risk
What is surprising to many is that smoking is not the only factor to be considered in determining a person’s risk of developing lung cancer. In addition to smoking, diet and physical activity are now seen as the key in determining a person’s overall risk. read more
6/15/2008 - To Your Health - Long Term Benefit of Heart Stents Questioned in New Study- Dr. Heather Pena
Recent media reports may have led people to believe that heart stents are the cure all for those who are either at risk or a heart attack or those who have had an “incident” and look toward prevention of further incidents. What is the real story? And can someone who has a stent now in place expect an increased lifespan? It appears that lifestyle and/or medication may still be the most effective for the longer term. Read more.
6/15/2008 - Recipes - Carrot, Chickpea and Couscous Salad
Perfectly refreshing for the warm days of Indian Summer and easy to prepare. Read more.
6/15/2008 - A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine - Arlene Taylor, PhD
Someone has said that laughter is a smile that has taken on life. Laughter can turn almost any disadvantage into an advantage. Humor helps you to maintain perspective, and avoid getting caught up in your own melodramas.[link]
6/15/2008 - Nutrition and Lifestyle -- Vitamin D in the News - an Update - Vicki Saunders, MS, RD
The news continues to be that an optimal level of Vitamin D, higher than many had previously thought, is critical to many aspects of good health -- and disease prevention. Read more.
6/15/2008 - Fit for Life - Severe Obesity in the News - Russ Melgar, CPT,FT Fitness Coordinator
Despite increased public attention on the risks of obesity and the increased use of drastic weight loss strategies, such as bariatric surgery, the proportion of severely obese Americans -- those with a body mass index of 40 or more -- increased twice as fast as the increase in moderate obesity between the years 2000 - 2005. Read more.
6/15/2008 - Nutrition and Lifestyle - The Movement to Ban Trans Fats is Gaining Momentum - Vicki Saunders, MS, RD
Fast food havens - even a city and a country - are all making the commitment to "get the fat out." Trans fats that is. Why all the uproar? We now have conculsive evidence that trans fats inflame the arteries and accelerate heart disease. Read more.
6/15/2008 - Emotional Wellbeing - Overcoming Procrastination - Lisa Hinz, PhD
Did you ever wonder why that looming task is sometimes so difficult to begin? It could be a matter of classic procrastination. Learning what actually drives procrastination may be the key toward overcoming it whether you procrastinate a little or a lot. Read more.
6/15/2008 - Smoke-Free Life - A Closer Look at the Latest Weapon in the War Against Smoking - Dr. John Hodgkin
Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of avoidable death in the United States, leading to approximately half a million deaths each year. Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of avoidable death in the United States, leading to approximately half a million deaths each year. It is the cause of about 90% of deaths from lung cancer and emphysema and 30% of deaths from heart attacks, strokes and other cancers. And while most everyone is aware of the dangers of smoking to some degree, and may well have the desire to leave the habit behind, quitting can often be quite a complicated issue. The good news is that there are many and varied new therapies and techniques constantly being brought to market to help smokers break the habit. Read more.
6/15/2008 - Fit for Life - VO2max Update - Lisa Hellie, Transformations Coordinator
Are you ready to check your VO2max? Several of our clients have done just that during the past 6 months achieving good to superior results! All are fascinated with the process and the significance of the information received as a result of the testing. Read more.
6/15/2008 - Et Cetera
Good News for "Boomers"
A heart-healthy lifestyle makes a difference, even if the change doesn't come until middle age! Read more.
Flaxseed May Prevent Growth of Prostate Cancer
Previously not recommended for consumption by men because of possible negative affects on prostate health, flaxseed has been given an official reprieve. read more
Chocolate - To Indulge or Not to Indulge Every day there seems to be a new research study that reports yet another health benefit from eating chocolate. Whether the amount is a bite or an ounce, the claims continue to mount. read more
6/15/2008 - Recipes - Asparagus, Cannellini and Feta Salad
A delicious and healthy way to take advantage of Spring's bounty of asparagus!
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