Nutrition and Weight Loss Ideas

Would you know for sure if you were having a heart attack? It’s not unusual for a heart attack to go unrecognized.

There was a study done recently saying that 43 percent of heart attacks would not be detected — more often in women than in men. Other studies feel that estimate may be too high — but do concur that the problem exists. We really do need to know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack so we know when to seek help. This is one area where you don’t want to guess wrong.

Dr. Rita Redberg, a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, said, “People often ignore the warning signs of a heart attack.” Sometimes, it’s a case of denial. Other times, people wrongly write it off as indigestion or stress, she said.

According to the American Heart Association, the warning signs of a heart attack typically include:

* Chest discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and then returns. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
* Discomfort in other areas of the upper body, such as pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
* Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort.
* A cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

Women are more likely than men to experience such symptoms as shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

Dutch researchers reported the finding that 43 percent of heart attacks are unrecognized in a study published earlier this year in the European Heart Journal. They analyzed the electrocardiographs (ECGs) of more than 4,000 men and women over age 55, all participants in the so-called Rotterdam Study.

The researchers gave the men and women a baseline ECG screening during the years 1990 to 1993, then repeated the ECGs during either 1994 to 1995, or 1997 to 2000. The imaging tests revealed that over 4 out of 10 heart attacks went unrecognized — including one-third of attacks in men and more than one-half in women, the study said.

The researchers think the results could apply to any developed country.

Dr. Susan Bennett, director of George Washington University Hospital’s Women’s Heart program, said even a doctor may not recognize a heart attack, especially in women. “Physicians typically under-evaluate and under-treat women,” she said.

A special report published last year in the journal Circulation polled 500 physicians online, including primary-care doctors, obstetricians/gynecologists and cardiologists. They were given an experimental case study and asked to categorize the patient’s level of heart-disease risk. The authors found that women at intermediate risk were more likely to be assigned to a lower-risk category than men with identical risk profiles.

Bennett said the decision to evaluate a patient for a possible heart attack depends on the “index of suspicion.” And often, that suspicion is not high enough for women, she said. “When they [doctors] see a woman who is white, on the thinner side, they get that reflex that this is a lower-risk person,” she said.

Among the important things we need to know are our blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Keeping a healthy diet, a healthy weight and partaking in regular exercise is also vital. Also, be sure to get a thorough physical examination at least once a year, especially if you are age 55 or older.

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Got questions?

Contact me at: http://www.ronrink.com

My email and phone number are at that site. Feel free to contact me. I’m here to help you with your health, nutrition and fitness goals.

Have a healthy and nutritious day!

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

Ron
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If you’ve been reading here for any length of time, you know that I practice meditation every day. When I do so, I use, what I truly believe, is the most powerful personal growth and mind development tool on earth. It’s the The Holosync Solution. I knew that meditation was a vital element to nurturing my soul — to opening myself to the universe — and this tool has allowed me to achieve and receive the benefits of deep, long-term meditation — and to achieve it much more quickly. If you’re having trouble “getting meditation to work for you” - then the The Holosync Solution is what you’re looking for.

Regular, daily meditation can give you …

(1) Increased intelligence and creativity.
(2) Lower stress levels — and with that — increased ability to handle whatever the world tosses your way.
(3) New levels of self-awareness and inner peace.
(4) The healing of emotional issues at the deepest levels —

— it’s definitely worth taking the time for this powerful practice every day.

With a One-Year 100% Iron-Clad Guarantee, you can now do so with no risk whatsoever —

— The Holosync Solution

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A couple of months ago I was in the local shopping mall doing some “people-watching” and I began to notice a disturbing similarity among the people I was seeing.

I know you’ve probably seen this same similarity — from the back, these folks look fine — they don’t appear to be overweight — they don’t have much of any love handles — but the noticeable thing is how their bellies seem to protrude out of proportion to the rest of their bodies. I also noticed that this seemed to be more predominate with men than with women.

I’m not writing about this to point fingers at anyone or to make light of this, but rather to help you understand that there’s a serious health risk with this body shape. There is so much being written these days — and there have been so many studies done — all showing that the more your belly sticks out the greater your risk of developing heart disease. In fact, most studies now show that the fat you have in your abdomen is more important to your overall health than your total weight.

Not too long ago there was an Oprah Show with Doctor Oz that talked about this problem of weight in the belly and its connection to heart disease. There was also a study done at Kaiser Permanente of Northern California where they measured the abdominal diameter (the distance from the back to the upper abdomen, midway between the top of the pelvis and the bottom of the ribs) of 101,765 men and women. They then followed the subjects for about 12 years.

Results of the study indicated that the men with the largest abdominal diameters were 42 percent more likely to develop heart disease as compared to those with the smallest. The increased risk for women with the largest diameters was 44 percent. The researchers noted an increase in risk even when these subjects were of normal weight.

If you, or someone you know, is carrying excess weight in their belly, you need to be more aware of the fact that they are at greater risk for developing heart disease. These folks need to begin, right away, to make better food and lifestyle choices. They need to avoid sweets and high-glycemic carbohydrates. They should also increase their intake of foods that contain omego-3 fatty acids. This is found in naturally raised meats, fish (especially salmon), fish oil, etc.

In addition to staying away from sweets and empty carbs, they need to avoid those foods that are high in omega-6 fatty acids — this would include fried foods, most of the vegetable oils, etc. In North America, the balance between the omega-3 and the omega-6 is way off. We should be getting more omega-3 and a lot less omega-6.

The other thing that can be done to help get rid of that extra belly-fat is to do some high-intensity exercise at least several times a week. Brisk walking, biking, running (if you can) are some examples. Also, adding in some weight bearing exercise is always a good idea.
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Got questions?

Contact me at: http://www.ronrink.com

My email and phone number are at that site. Feel free to contact me. I’m here to help you with your health, nutrition and fitness goals.

Have a healthy and nutritious day!

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

Ron
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* Cost of the service is kept deliberately low, so the maximum number of people can be inspired and participate.
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If there ever was a great time to do this, it’s today.

Shanti,

Ron

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I also want to be sure that you have a chance to get your own copy of “The Secret”, the amazing DVD that everyone is talking about. Millions of people are learning about it and you should count yourselves among them.

To get your own copy of the DVD “The Secret”, just go here and click in the “What is the Secret” link in the upper left of the home page:

Click here to order your copy of “The Secret” DVD.

You can also order “The Secret” from the Spiritual Cinema Circle.

The primary theme behind “The Secret” is the “Law of Attraction”. This law basically says that what we think about or desire — what we believe — what our feelings are about whatever we’re desiring — and what sort of action we take concerning those desires — will determine what we will attract into our lives. Learning how to apply the “Law of Attraction” is “The Secret”.
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If you’ve been reading here for any length of time, you know that I practice meditation every day. When I do so, I use, what I truly believe, is the most powerful personal growth and mind development tool on earth. It’s the The Holosync Solution. I knew that meditation was a vital element to nurturing my soul — to opening myself to the universe — and this tool has allowed me to achieve and receive the benefits of deep, long-term meditation — and to achieve it much more quickly. If you’re having trouble “getting meditation to work for you” - then the The Holosync Solution is what you’re looking for.

Regular, daily meditation can give you …

(1) Increased intelligence and creativity.
(2) Lower stress levels — and with that — increased ability to handle whatever the world tosses your way.
(3) New levels of self-awareness and inner peace.
(4) The healing of emotional issues at the deepest levels —

— it’s definitely worth taking the time for this powerful practice every day.

With a One-Year 100% Iron-Clad Guarantee, you can now do so with no risk whatsoever —

— The Holosync Solution

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This article goes right along with the article I wrote on Friday about all the soda that we drink in this country, especially the children. Add to that the amount of empty food we feed these kids — and, of course, one of the emptiest things we give them is sugar. What will it take to get the adults in this country to stop drugging our children?

We are so focused on giving our children what they ask for in terms of food and drink — and we don’t stop to realize that they’re just children and they’re not ready yet to make good choices about food. They only know they “like” candy — they “like” sweet drinks — those things taste good — and if we give these things to them they’ll smile and say they love us.

But is that the way we should be showing our love for them? Look at that picture I found for today’s article!

We use the television and snacks as baby sitters. We don’t cook anymore — we give them fast food. The days of children getting good, nutritionally-balanced meals are long gone — and that’s one of the primary reasons why so many children are developing type 2 diabetes.

There is really only one way to put a halt to this awful problem — and that’s for parents, grandparents and other close family members and friends to begin to guide these youngsters down a healthier lifestyle path.

It used to be that type 2 diabetes was an adult illness. That has now changed drastically — and that’s the fault of us adults. I was able to find a study done in Texas by the Texas Diabetes Council which showed that 13,000 children in that state have type 2 diabetes. The experts there are saying that if they don’t make some drastic changes, that number could triple by 2025.

What is type 2 diabetes — and why should we be concerned for our children?

Here it is in a nutshell ….

We are beginning to see some evidence that the schools (the other culprit in this problem) are making positive changes. However, the main influence in our kids lives is the family. What kind of example are you setting for the children around you? What sort of foods do you have available in your home? Do you buy things for them that will potentially harm their good health?

Start by removing the foods that may cause the children in your life to become at risk for this awful disease. Here are few more tips to lower their risk …

* Plan nutritious meals and choose whole grains and whole-grain products over highly processed carbohydrates. Choose good fats (found in tuna, liquid vegetable oils and many nuts) instead of bad fats (found in hard margarines, fried foods, candy and cookies.)
* Forget the Clean Plate Club. Children need small, frequent meals and healthy snacks.
* Limit television time to less than two hours a day.
* Encourage children to move and play. Get them outdoors if weather permits. Play ball together as a family.
* Sprinkle physical activity throughout your daily routine. For instance, instead of your child riding in a grocery store cart, let him or her walk alongside you and reach for items on your shopping list.
* Teach the benefits of never starting to smoke.
* Stop feeling as though giving them a “sweet treat” is a good thing. The picture above has a powerful message for all of us who use sweets as a way to love our children.
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Got questions?

Contact me at: http://www.ronrink.com

My email and phone number are at that site. Feel free to contact me. I’m here to help you with your health, nutrition and fitness goals.

Have a healthy and nutritious day!

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

Ron
===============================================================
Just think, no more worrying about whether the DVD you just rented at the local video store is filled with sex and violence. Instead, you can now watch inspiring SPIRITUAL CINEMA CIRCLE films and enjoy a treat for your entire family.

Now you can share movies that are good for your heart and soul. No, they’re not just sappy love stories — these films are well-acted, well-filmed, top quality movies that will leave you and your family inspired. I know in my own family, we talk about these films together for days after watching them.

Why watch SPIRITUAL CINEMA CIRCLE films?

* You receive 4-inspiring films every month to keep -— THERE IS NOTHING TO RETURN — watch them over and over and/or share them with your friends.
* Exclusive access to the member-only web site.
* Exclusive original movies like “Conversations with God” and “The Secret”.
* Cost of the service is kept deliberately low, so the maximum number of people can be inspired and participate.
* Membership can be cancelled at any time — unlikely to be seen anywhere else.
* Movies are new and represent the best of spiritual cinema and art.

Ready to Watch Some Great Heartfelt Films?

1. Go to SPIRITUAL CINEMA CIRCLE and click on “Subscribe Now”.
2. Fill in the information about your name and mailing address.
3. In a few days, go to your mailbox and enjoy exclusive, original movies that are yours to keep or share with family and friends.
4. Satisfaction Guaranteed… If at any time, for any reason at all, you decide you’re not satisfied, you can simply cancel your membership and we’ll stop sending you movies each month. But even if you do cancel, all the movies you’ve received up to that point are yours to keep!
5. Do it today … go to: SPIRITUAL CINEMA CIRCLE and click on “Subscribe Now”.

If there ever was a great time to do this, it’s today.

Shanti,

Ron

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I also want to be sure that you have a chance to get your own copy of “The Secret”, the amazing DVD that everyone is talking about. Millions of people are learning about it and you should count yourselves among them.

To get your own copy of the DVD “The Secret”, just go here and click in the “What is the Secret” link in the upper left of the home page:

Click here to order your copy of “The Secret” DVD.

You can also order “The Secret” from the Spiritual Cinema Circle.

The primary theme behind “The Secret” is the “Law of Attraction”. This law basically says that what we think about or desire — what we believe — what our feelings are about whatever we’re desiring — and what sort of action we take concerning those desires — will determine what we will attract into our lives. Learning how to apply the “Law of Attraction” is “The Secret”.
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If you’ve been reading here for any length of time, you know that I practice meditation every day. When I do so, I use, what I truly believe, is the most powerful personal growth and mind development tool on earth. It’s the The Holosync Solution. I knew that meditation was a vital element to nurturing my soul — to opening myself to the universe — and this tool has allowed me to achieve and receive the benefits of deep, long-term meditation — and to achieve it much more quickly. If you’re having trouble “getting meditation to work for you” - then the The Holosync Solution is what you’re looking for.

Regular, daily meditation can give you …

(1) Increased intelligence and creativity.
(2) Lower stress levels — and with that — increased ability to handle whatever the world tosses your way.
(3) New levels of self-awareness and inner peace.
(4) The healing of emotional issues at the deepest levels —

— it’s definitely worth taking the time for this powerful practice every day.

With a One-Year 100% Iron-Clad Guarantee, you can now do so with no risk whatsoever —

— The Holosync Solution

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