THE HEART & SOCIAL
CONNECTION: HEART ATTACKS & AUTISM
Do you find it as
intriguing as I do that the number one cause of deaths in our country , heart
disease, is linked to social isolation while the rise in diseases that create
social interaction obstacles, such as Alzheimer’s and Autism, are becoming
more predominant? Society
is changing how we interact, not just through technology and smart phones, but
by the environmental and lifestyle choices it presents to mediate our decisions
to stay connected, and hence, affect our health.
I do not wish to downplay the importance of diet, genetics, and
environmental factors. I’ll get to that later. Let me ask you this though: Is
the solution to our chronic disease patterns truly a pill to block cholesterol
or acetylcholine, or to give
our children stimulants, antidepressants, and antipsychotics? Furthermore, on another note, is it truly related to just one
environmental factor? Let’s consider the difference here in correlation and
causation.
UPDATES:
1. NEW LINKS & RESOURCES ON MY HOMEPAGE
Vaccination Resources
Autism Links
Gluten Free Society
2. LEARN HOW TO BE AN EMPOWERED PATIENT
On her latest Hayhouse Radio Show,
Dr. Northrup, discusses how to be an empowered patient. Follow the Hayhouse
link on my homepage and find Elizabeth Cohen’s book on my recommended reading list
3. ESSENTIAL OIL HIGHLIGHT OF THE
WEEK
ALERTNESS:
Information compiled by
Elizabeth Hammond (EODR, Essential Science Publishing)
Essential oils can
improve thinking by carrying oxygen to the brain and stimulating brain centers.
Fragrances have the power to affect mood, emotions, and our impressions of the
people and places around us. Scents can be comforting, enticing, exciting, or
depressing and unpleasant. The sense of smell has the ability to cleanse and
heal the brain improving mental focus and productivity.
Therapeutic-grade
essential oils can be an invaluable for cleansing toxins and heavy metals, such
as aluminum, that lodge in the brain and contribute to memory loss and
Alzheimer’s.
Therapeutic-grade
essential oils also trigger areas in the brain (e.g., the amygdala) that relate
to the emotions – the parts of the brain that store trauma and pleasure, as
well as memory. This is why essential oil therapy assists the release of fears
and outdated belief systems. It also explains why smelling the same oil while
studying and then while taking an exam helps with recall of information.
Essential oils can
improve thinking by carrying oxygen to the brain and stimulating brain centers.
Fragrances have the
power to affect mood, emotions, and our impressions of the people and places
around us. Scents can be comforting, enticing, exciting, or depressing and
unpleasant. The sense of smell has the ability to cleanse and heal the brain
improving mental focus and productivity.
Therapeutic-grade essential oils can be an invaluable
for cleansing toxins and heavy metals, such as aluminum, that lodge in the
brain and contribute to memory loss and Alzheimer’s. Therapeutic-grade
essential oils also trigger areas in the brain (e.g., the amygdala) that relate
to the emotions – the parts of the brain that store trauma and pleasure, as
well as memory. This is why essential oil therapy assists the release of fears
and outdated belief systems. It also explains why smelling the same oil while
studying and then while taking an exam helps with recall of information.
4. STAY TUNED FOR AUGUST
TOP READS NEXT WEEK:
Here’s a sneak peak:
CONCLUSIONS–Consumption of
green leafy vegetables and fruit was associated with a lower hazard of
diabetes, whereas consumption of fruit juices may be associated with an
increased hazard among women.
(Remember,
fruit juice is high in fructose, a sweetener that breaks down to fat in the
body, even more than sugar!)
5. NEXT HEALTH FORUM:
OCTOBER 6th at 6:15pm
From the presses:
Naturopathic Doctor
& Functional Medicine Practitioner, Sarah LoBisco, will be hosting her 4th
Integrative Health Forum this October. Dr. LoBisco’s vision is to
continue to build a supportive and interactive community for health conscious
individuals who are interested in integrative and natural medicine.
She views her role as a
mediator and as a sounding board for feedback, from a Naturopathic and
Functional Medicine perceptive. Dr. LoBisco’s forum will continue the theme of
open discussion. With her integrative approach and enthusiasm to provide the
best possible care for each individual, Dr. LoBisco hopes to spread the
Naturopathic Philosophy of treating the whole person with her forum series.
“One needs to feel supported and be part of community to not just be
absent of disease, but to thrive,” she says.
6. MORE ANSWERS AND
BLOGS ON SHARECARE
Follow my latest answers
and blogs as a featured expert on Dr. Oz’s Sharecare
7. PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE
FOR WOMEN: IOM STEPS UP TO THE PLATE
Read about the new
strategies of preventative health care for women on my homepage.
