Why Fat May Make You Hungry

Does eating fatty foods leave you wanting more, even if you should be full? The reason may be all in your head, literally. According to a study from UT Southwestern Medical Center, certain fats, those in butter, cheese, milk, and beef, trigger the brain to suppress normal appetite, regulating signals. “Brain chemistry can change in a very short period of time,” said the study’s lead author. And “since you’re not being told by the brain to stop eating, you overeat.” Moreover, the effects lasted about three days.

True, this was a rodent study, and the findings may not apply to humans. But if they do, this helps explain why it can be so hard to get back on track with your diet if you (inadvertently, of course) overindulge in ice cream or burgers, say. The good news is that only unhealthy saturated fats interfered with appetite regulation, not healthy unsaturated fats, such as those in olive oil and avocadoes.

Source: Health Insider

Osteoarthritis and Chiropractic

Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that responds well to chiropractic care. When the joints are in proper alignment, they perform better, and last longer. It is kind of like keeping the front end aligned on your car. The tires last longer and gas mileage improves.

Exercise and gentle stretching can help alleviate symptoms. Inactivity can actually increase the severity of osteoarthritis. Decrease the amount of saturated fats, (which are loaded in red meat). Increase your intake of mono and polyunsaturated fats.

Food supplements such as glucosamine, MSM, and chondroitin sulfate may also be of benefit. These supplements take about 3-6 months to be of benefit.

Check with your chiropractor for more specific instructions.

HIGH CHOLESTEROL DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS

Research suggests that water-soluble dietary fiber is very important in reducing serum cholesterol. It is found in barley, beans, brown rice, fruits, glucomannan, guar gum, and oats. Oat bran and brown rice bran are the best foods for lowering cholesterol. Since fiber absorbs the minerals from the food it is in, take extra minerals separate from the fiber.

Meat and dairy products are the primary offenders because they contain high levels of cholesterol. Coffee, stress, and sustained tension also raise the serum cholesterol. Alcohol, steroids, oral contraceptives, Lasix and other diuretics, and L-Dopa (prescribed for Parkinson’s disease) are a few of the many drugs that elevate blood cholesterol.

No salt, heated fats or supermarket oils should be eaten. Reduce eating red meat, animal products, non dairy creamers, processed or refined foods, white bread, coffee, tea, alcohol, or tobacco. Reduce the amount of fats in your diet, making sure to take in plenty of fiber in the form of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. A good all-around exercise program is important!

Studies reveal that Third World diets, which consist of grains, fruits, and vegetables, yield lower blood cholesterol. In the United States, Finland, and Norway, where people indulge heavily in dairy products and meat, extremely high rates of heart and circulatory disease are present. Even the children in these nations show progressive vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia (an excess of cholesterol in the blood).

Cream substitutes (nondairy cream), unfortunately, are poor alternatives to cholesterol-heavy dairy products. Many contain coconut oil, which is a highly saturated fat. Soy or almond milk is preferred.

Pure virgin olive oil helps reduce serum cholesterol.

Dr. Moulas on Building Strong Bones Part IV

• Maintain proper bone position and thereby reduce abnormal biomechanical stress through regular chiropractic care.
• Reduce excessive protein and fat and eliminate junk food.
• Increase the amount of green, leafy vegetables, seeds, and whole, fresh foods.
• Take Cal Apatite to insure complete bone nourishment.
• Engage in some type of regular exercise.