Transcript The ABC`s of Wellness - Institute For Ethical Leadership

Achieving Optimal Health
How to Achieve Wellness
through Simple ABC’s
of a Balanced Lifestyle
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What is Optimal Health?
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“the ability to
function optimally on
every level - physical,
mental, emotional and
spiritual - in relation
to other people and
the environment”
not just about passing
annual physicals
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The Problem with Healthcare
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Most are not sick enough to be
‘horizontal,’ but are only
functional enough to be
‘vertically sick’
Current medical system waits
for ‘vertically sick’ to become
‘horizontally sick’ before they
are carted into hospitals &
institutions
Majority of Canadians (62%)
rated their health as being
excellent or very good
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Most are not sick enough
to be horizontal, only ‘healthy’
enough to be ‘vertically sick’
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Healthcare Costs
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Health Care
Expenditures
for 1975
(millions)
20000
15000
Health Care
Expenditures
for 1985
(millions)
10000
Other
Capital
0
Drugs
5000
Professionals
Colombo, J, The Canadian Global Almanac 1997,
McMillan, ON, 1996.
25000
Physicians
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30000
Institutions
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health care spendings in
1975 was $12B and in 1994
was $72B, which represents
a 600% increase in
healthcare costs
population only increased
by 28% in that same period
yet cancer rates has gone up
by 8%, respiratory diseases
by 2.5%, HIV rates by 7.2%
Hospitals
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Health Care
Expenditures
for 1994
(millions)
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BUT…Wealth is NOT Health
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Canada's
Health Care
Expenditures
(% of GDP)
1992
1990
1980
1970
G7 Countries'
Health Care
Expenditures
(% of GDP)
1960
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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US spent 13.2% GDP on
health in 1993, yet its
infant mortality was
higher than Canadians
Japan has some of best
health indicators, but
only spent 6.8% GDP
rising costs due to aging
population, expensive
technology, rising
consumer expectations
Canada Year Book 1997. Minister Responsible for
Statistics Canada, 1996.
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What are the Facts?
DEATHS DUE TO TOP 10
NATURAL CAUSES, CANADA
NUMBER
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Heart Attacks and Strokes
73,468
2
Cancer
58,417
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Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR)
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Pulmonary Disease
9,618
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Unintentional Injuries (fractures)
8,626
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Hospital Infections
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Pneumonia, Influenza
8,032
8
Diabetes
5,699
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Central Nervous System Diseases
5,049
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Arterial & Capillary Diseases
4,767
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>8,000?
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Natural causes do not include
suicides and car accidents
Adverse Drug Reactions from
medical treatments – listed as
number 3 leading cause of death
in the United States (FDA)
ADR represents number of fatal
ADR’s from hospitals only…did
not include errors in drug
administration, over-dose, noncompliance, drug abuse,
therapeutic failures, and other
possible ADR’s from GP’s
Statistics Canada, Health Report, Vol. 11, No. 3, 1997
Journal of the American Medical Association, 279(15):12001205, 1998
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“Healthy” Lifespan
80
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70
60
50
Life Expectancy
at age 45 (total
years)
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Life Expectancy
at Birth (total
years)
30
20
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1950
1910
0
1870
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if you are 45 or older, your
life expectation today is not
much different than 100
years ago, ie. increase of
only 6 years
increase in lifespan resulted
from better public health
care for babies but has not
curbed the mortality rate of
adults dying from heart and
degenerative conditions
McDougall, JA, MD, et al, The McDougall Plan.
New Century, NJ, 1983.
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Okinawa Centenarians
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The Okinawans have the
highest documented number
of centenarians – 34 per
100,000 compared to 5-10
in North America
Average life span is 88
years compared to 78
80% fewer heart diseases
and cancers
50% fewer chronic diseases
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Assessments reveal…
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Young arteries
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Low risk for cancers
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Strong bones
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Sharp minds
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Slim and fit bodies
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Natural menopause
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Healthy levels of
hormones
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Low stress levels
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Excellent psychospiritual
health
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Causes of Heart Disease
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Meat
Consumed
Per Capita
(per 100,000)
100
80
Heart Disease
Deaths (per
100,000)
60
40
Guatamala
Brazil
0
Chili
20
Mexico
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 51: 6,
1973; Foreign Agriculture Circular - Livestock and
Meat, USDA, Washington, DC, 1976.
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England
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deaths from heart disease
account for about 40% of
North America deaths
(now closer to 33%)
caused by meat and fat
consumption…also
excess dairy intake,
smoking, lack of dietary
fiber, exercise, etc...
USA
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Causes of Bowel Cancer
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Meat
Consumed
Per Capita
(per 100,000)
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Guatamala
Mexico
Brazil
Chili
England
Bowel Cancer
Deaths (per
100,000)
USA
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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bowel cancer deaths
represent the second most
common cancer (next to
lung cancer)
caused by meat, fat
consumption…also dairy
intake, lack of fiber,
bowel irregularity and
toxemia, etc...
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 51:6,
1973; Foreign Agriculture Circular - Livestock and
Meat, USDA, Washington, DC, 1976.
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Drugs as Cause
70
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60
50
40
Commonly
Used
Drugs
(percent)
30
20
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Allergies
Cough/Cold
0
Pain Relievers
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in 1994, 77% of adult
Canadians had used at
least one prescription or
over-the-counter meds
more than 200 million
meds were prescribed 13% for CVD, 12% for
infections, 10% for
psychotherapeutics
Canada Year Book 1997, Minister Responsible for
Statistics Canada, 1996
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Chemical Dependency
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“In 1994, overall
2,216,000 hospitalized
patients had serious
ADRs and 106,000 had
fatal ADRs, making
these reactions between
the 3rd and 5th leading
cause of death”
Dr. Pomeranz, April 1998
Journal of the American Medical
Association, 279: 1200-5
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Pesticide Exposure as Cause
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Potatoes
Root Vegetables
Grains, Cereals
Legumes
Fruits
Oils & Fats
Leafy Vegetables
Cornelussen, PE, Pesticide Residues in Total Diet,
Pesticide Monitoring Journal, 2:140-152, 1969.
DDT, DDE
and TDE
Residues
1964-68
(part per
million)
Dairy Products
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pesticide bio-accumulate 0.3
in moving up trophic
0.25
levels from plants to
0.2
herbivores, then to
carnivores
0.15
increasing pesticide use
0.1
linked to degenerative
conditions and immune 0.05
deficiency diseases such 0
as cancer, etc...
Meat, Poultry, Fish
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Negative Stress as Cause
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Negative stress
releases the wrong
neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitter =
“nerve cell chemicals
which enables
communication
between brain cells,
spinal cord cells and
other nerve cells”
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Nutrient Deficiencies as Cause
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Nutrients such as
vitamins, minerals,
enzymes, essential
fatty acids, and amino
acids provide the raw
materials for optimal
cell function
While most of us are
overfed, we are also
undernourished
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Genes as Cause: Nature vs. Nurture
“Research shows that genetics
accounts for only a third of
physical health…the other two
thirds of physical aging relate
to lifestyle, our engagement
with life, what we eat, the way
we manage stress, our social
connections, and sense of
personal power. It’s not all in
our genes.”
Dr. John Rowe, MD, President of Mount Sinai Hospital in
New York, who heads the MacArthur Foundation Research
Network on Successful Aging.
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Healthy Lifestyle is the Way!
Study of 1,741 Alumni of
the University of
Pennsylvania found that
middle-aged people who
adopted a healthy lifestyle
were found to …
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Live longer
Experienced fewer years of
ill health and remained free
of even minor disabilities
for up to 7 years longer
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But individuals with the
worst lifestyles were 50%
more likely to die by age
75 and twice as likely to be
disabled
R.G. Cutler, “Evolution of Human Longevity: A Critical
Overview.” Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, 9:34, 1979
H. Markowe, “Health Trends in the Last 75 Years.” Health
Trends 26:98-105, 1994
Manton, and J. W. Vaupel, “Survival After the Age of 80 in
the US, Sweden, France, England and Japan.” New England
Journal of Medicine, 333:1232-1235, 1995
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How to be Well?
The ABC's of Optimal Health
Awareness
Commitment
Exploration
Aerobic
Breathing
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Basic
Drinking
Clean
Eating
Detoxifying
Exercising
Faith
& Love
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Problem: Ineffective Breathing
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function of breathing is
gaseous exchange of
oxygen and carbon
dioxide between cells and
outer environment
oxygen reach alveoli then
diffuses into blood
300 million alveoli form
endings of terminal
branches of bronchial tree
forming 100 sq. m
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total ventilation of 7.5
liters per minute is
necessary to draw in 0.3
l/min of oxygen and rid
0.25 l/min of carbon
dioxide
mucus is produced 10100 ml/day dependant
upon local irritants
diaphragm used as a
bellow to draw in air
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Solution: Aerobic Breathing
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oxygen is the most
important nutrient
old pattern of restricted
and shallow breathing
new pattern of active and
deep inhaling using
diaphragm as a bellow,
pause, allow relaxed
exhaling, pause, etc.
Hendler, SS, MD, PhD. The Oxygen Breakthrough:. William Morrow, New York, 1989
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trachea
brochus
bronchiole
alveolus
(airsacs)
Active
Inhaling
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Problem: Dehydration
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water is essential in all
functions of the body
…yet many are
dehydrated
the Extra-cellular Fluid
or ECF surrounding the
cell determines the
efficiency of transport of
nutrients into the cell
and the elimination of
toxins outside of cells
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an acidic ECF can slow
the transport of nutrients
and toxins
whereas a basic or
alkaline ECF can
increase the carrying
capacity and transport of
water, nutrients... and
improve cleansing and
elimination
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Solution: Basic Drinking
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water is the second most
important nutrient (makes
up 70% of body)
tap water is toxic
purified water is acidic
drink pH-balanced
purified water to
remineralize, rehydrate
and rebalance pH in the
body (spring, mineral,
glacial waters)
Batmanghelidj, F, MD. Your Body’s man Cries for
Water. Global Health Sollutions, VA, 1996
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Problem: Toxic Foods
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food represents not only
nutrients to the body, but
also fulfills cultural,
emotional and social
needs
cravings for certain foods
may be caused by
infection, toxicities not
just from nutrient
deficiencies
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foods can affect
moods, cravings,
concentration,
allergies, infections,
pH balance, bowel
regularity, bone
density, aches and
pains, hormones,
muscular function,
coordination, etc.
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Solution: Clean Eating
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China Diet and Health
Study: China-OxfordCornell study by Colin
Campbell, PhD and his
colleagues looked at the
role of diet on disease
rates over a period of 8
years, with over 100,000
Chinese in over 65
provinces
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so far, it showed that the
closer one approaches a
total plant food diet, the
greater the health benefit,
ie. there is no threshold
level with levels of
vegetable or meat intake
Good Medicine. The China Health Study Today.
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine,
Vol 3, No 3, 1994
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Solution: Clean Eating
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good quality food is
essential for fuel, repair,
and maintenance
organic plant-based foods
to derive highest
nutritional value and less
agrichemicals
variety, moderation, livefood, chewing,
supplementation, etc.
Robbins, J. Diet For A New America. Stillpoint
Publishing, 1987
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The Ideal Okinawan Diet
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Lots of fresh organic
vegetables (7-13x/d)
Lots of natural whole
grains (7-13x/d)
Some flavonoid foods
like soy (2-4x/d)
Some calcium foods
like seaweed or dairy
(2-4x/d)
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Some fruit (2-4x/d)
Little animal protein
(0-2x/d)
Chew foods well, eat
small portions, eat
regularly, eat slowly
* Note – each serving is approx.
½ cup
Wilcox, Wilcox, Susuki, 2001. “The Okinawan
Program” Clarkson Potter Publishers, NY
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Problem: Toxic World
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we live in a toxic world
with chemicals from
factories and trucks to
pesticides and oral drugs
In 1989, a total of 5.7
Billion pounds of
pollutants were released
into the environment in
just 1 year in North
America which may be
breathed, ingested and
lived in
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More than 1 Billion pounds
of chemicals were released
into the ground,
contaminating soil and
water table
Over 188 Million pounds of
chemicals were discharged
into waters
More than 2.4 Billion
pounds of chemical
emissions were pumped
into the air
EPA, Dec 1992 Did You Know Our Toxic Times,
Vol 3 (12): 5
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Solution: Detoxifying
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Joe’s Auto
Detox Center
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as cars require regular
maintenance work, so our
bodies also require
cleansing and tuning
exotoxins as xenobiotics
from the polluted
environment
endotoxins as residues
from daily metabolism
needs to be medically
supervised and gradual
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Problem: Sedentary Lifestyle
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The “couch potato”
syndrome is something
that affects many
Only 21% of Canadians
were classified as active,
23% were moderately
active and over half were
inactive
1996-97 National Population Health Survey
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Trend worsened in 1998
with 63% being inactive
1998 Physical Activity Monitor
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Solution: Exercising
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important for toning up
muscles, circulation, and
cleansing
increase heart rate by 10
to 25% for 15 to 30
minutes 3 times a week
examples include brisk
walking, hiking, biking,
swimming, and sports
important to have fun!
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Problem: Lack of Faith & Love
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Negative stress
Negative attitudes
Negative behavioural
patterns
Emotional trauma
Emotional baggage
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Lack of focus,
purpose, passion
Lack of faith
Lack of love
Lack of fun
Etc.
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Research in Faith Healing
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Masked, double blind study of 219 women age 26 to 46
were undergoing in vitro fertilization embryo transfer
Those assigned to intercessory prayer experienced a
pregnancy rate of 50% vs. 26% in no-prayer controls
Note the subjects lived in Seoul Korea, while the prayers
were delivered in US, Canada and Australia
Cha, KY, et al, 2001. Does Prayer Influence the Success of in vitro fertilization – Embryo
Transfer? Report of a Masked, Randomized Trial. J Reprod Med 46(9):781-7
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Solution: Faith & Love
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Meditation or prayer
Clear up past
emotional clutter
Positive attitude
More joy
Companionship /
relationship building
Community
involvement
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Reality: Unhealthy Lifestyle
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Canadian
population
aged 15 and
older in 1994
(percentage)
30
20
0
Underw eight
10
Hypertension
Canada Year Book 1997, Minister Responsible for
Statistics Canada, 1996.
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Overw eight
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Sm oking
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Stressful Lives
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Exercise – over 50% have
sedentary lifestyle
Smoking - dropped from 50% in
1965 to only 33% in 1986, then
leveled off; only 31% in 1994
Alcohol - almost 75% of adult
drank in 1993, highest rates of
drinkers in BC and Quebec
Nutrition - past 20 years, reduced
red meat, eggs, butter; now eat
more poultry, fish, low-fat milk,
cheese, yogurt, vegetables
Physical Inactivity
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The Ideal Okinawan Lifestyle
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Diet – mostly vegetables
& complex carbs
Exercises – martial arts,
dance, garden, walk
Psychospiritual – stress
management, faith in
humanity, personal/
group responsibility,
meditation, prayer
Medicine – integration of
Eastern and Western
medicine
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Dr. Kenneth Pelletier Says…
“Without any
significant attempt to
prevent disease, it is
certain that the aging of
our global society will
soon overwhelm our
ability to respond.”
Author of “Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer: A Holistic
Approach to Preventing Stress Disorders” 1977, Dell
Publishing Co, New York
“Healthy People in Unhealthy Places: Stress and Fitness at
Work” 1984, Dell Publishing Co, New York
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