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Did You Know These Simple Health Practices Can Boost Your Immunity And Reduce Recovery Time in COVID Times?

ESE MAGEGE ER PA & MBA

STAYING INDOORS INCREASES CORONAVIRUS RISK! DR. DAVID FRIEDMAN N.D., D.C.

USA TODAY “FactChecked” Me! Here's My Response DR. DAVID FRIEDMAN N.D., D.C.

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AND DIET

DR. DAVID FRIEDMAN N.D., D.C.

Does Ibuprofen Cause Increased Risk of Coronavirus?

DR. DAVID FRIEDMAN N.D., D.C.

A Top Influential Health Coach, Founder ER PA & MBA

ESE MAGEGE

PA-C

Glyphosate: The Cause of Gluten Intolerance DR. DAVID FRIEDMAN N.D., D.C.

What to Expect Your First Time at the Chiropractor DR. KYLE COLLINS

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CONTENTS On The Cover— A Top Influential Health Coach, ER PA & MBA , Founder of Alchemical Center - Ese Magege

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Did You Know These 5 Simple Health Practice Can Boost Your Immunity And Reduce Recovery Time in COVID Times? - Ese Magege

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USA TODAY “Fact-Checked” Me! Here's My Response- Dr. David Friedman N.D., D.C.

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Staying Indoors Increases Coronavirus Risk! —

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Breaking Down Stress - Chris Marrone

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Dr. David Friedman N.D., D.C.

Does Ibuprofen Cause Increased Risk of Coronavirus? - Dr. David Friedman N.D., D.C.

Back Pain and Diet— David Friedman N.D., D.C. Glyphosate: The Cause of Gluten Intolerance— Dr. David Friedman N.D., D.C.

What to Expect Your First Time at The Chiropractor—Dr. Kyle Collins

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DID YOU KNOW THESE SIMPLE 5 HEALTH PRACTICES CAN BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY AND REDUCE RECOVERY TIME IN COVID TIMES?

ESE MAGEGE FOUNDER, HEALTH COACH, EMERGENCY ROOM PA, & MBA Ese Magege ER PA & MBA is a seasoned Health Professional with over 12 years of Blended Health Care experience. She holds 2 Bachelors', an MBA, and several professional board certifications. She is a graduate of the Sophie Davis School of Biomedicine, City College in 2009 where she undertook her physician assistant studies. She has been practicing as a PA for over a decade in multiple specialties of medicine.

Her practice areas include internal medicine, family medicine, cardiology, Critical care, pulmonary, and Emergency Medicine. She currently practices in the Department of Emergency Medicine at NYU. She believes in an integrative approach to healing. One that explores emotional, mental, and physical health- the totality of being. Ese developed a passion for helping people make healthy choices because early identification and modification of unhealthy behaviors/ lifestyle can decrease the prevalence of the disease. This belief led her to further advanced studies and recently completed her integrative health studies at Duke integrative medicine.

After this, she founded the Alchemical Center of Change (ACC) wellness center in New York City with a mission to transform lives and create a positive impact on society.

She is also the founder and chief executive of Touching Hearts Foundation USA- a non for profit organization devoted to the alleviation of human pain and suffering by providing food, disaster relief, and education.

She has been speaker and presenter at various professional conferences within the United States and internationally in her homeland Nigeria, on mindful practices. Her latest research and presentation titled: “ Food on the Endocrine glands” explored mindful eating.

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Copyright Ese Magege As an Emergency Room physician Assistant &

majority of people do not drink adequate

a Duke certified integrative health coach car-

water. Water is essential for radiant health.

ing for patients sick with the COVID 19 virus, I

Your body depends on water to survive. Wa-

find these 5 simple health practices very help-

ter makes up about 60 percent of your body

ful in boosting immunity and shortening heal-

weight. The national academies of science,

ing time when battling with the virus.

engineering, and medicine note that adequate

1)

daily fluid intake is about 2.7 liters for women

Eating Plant-based Foods:

Eating a balanced diet is important for radiant

and 3.7 liters for men. Anyone with underlying

health. Your daily diet should include a por-

medical conditions such as heart failure, hypo-

tion of plant-based foods. Plant-based food

natremia, SIADH, or anyone on medications

includes fruits and vegetables. There are so

that retain water should seek medical advice

many health reasons to eat plant-based foods

on how much water to consume.

but for the purpose of this article, we will stick

3)

to the antioxidant benefits in fruits & vegeta-

During inhalation, air flows into the lungs and

bles. Most fruits and vegetables contain anti-

fills the tiny air sacs. These air sacs contain

oxidants which are nutrients that can boost

small blood vessels that circulate blood. Oxy-

your immunity when down with a viral illness.

gen and carbon dioxide are exchanged at the

Some foods are higher in antioxidants than

point where the blood vessels and air sac

others. Examples of antioxidants are beta-

meet. The airways and blood vessels can be-

carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, Zinc, Copper,

come stiffened by respiratory infections,

Selenium, etc. Foods high in antioxidants in-

smoking, air pollutants, and so forth. Doing

clude blueberries, broccoli, spinach, sweet

deep breathing exercises regularly can im-

potatoes, ginger, garlic, almonds, and so forth.

prove lung function and endurance. A deep

To learn more about antioxidants see the

breathing exercise entails taking in full breaths

article by Harvard health publishing https://

to completely expand the lungs and then ex-

www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/

haling completely. Deep breathing has also

understanding-antioxidants

been shown to reduce stress and anxiety.

2)

4)

Drinking Adequate Water;

Deep Breathing Exercises:

Get Morning Sunlight:

It might shock you to know that this basic

Excessive sun exposure can be detrimental to

practice is so often ignored. An overwhelming

your health however lack of sunlight can also

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affect your health. There are many benefits of sunlight. The right bal-

ance of sunlight can have moodlifting benefits. Sunlight increases the brain’s release of serotonin, the happy hormone. Serotonin is associated with boosting mood.

Happy moods can decrease stress levels and improve health. Also,

Times of the global pandemic bring up different emotions. Some of these emotions can be unpleasant. The way we respond to our emotions can have a negative impact on our health.

morning sunlight reinforces the body’s natural circadian rhythm that controls sleep at night. Getting

your health & can quicken recovery time from illness. How much sunlight to get depends on your skin tone & health history. In genWHO

recommends

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These three ways of responding; fight, flight or freeze causes stress on the body because cortisol (stress hormone) levels are increased as the body prepares for defense

10minutes of sunlight for health benefits.

5)

Studies have shown that our autopilot response is flight or fight or freeze.

Unless you have deconditioned this autopilot way of responding chances are you respond in this way when you are triggered.

adequate sleep at night improves

eral,

How do you respond when you feel sad, angry, overwhelmed or frustrated?

Develop a Healthy Mindset:

One way to develop a healthy

mindset is by having happiness habits. What are those things that put you in a happy state? Take a few minutes in a day to do the things that make you happy until it becomes second nature. Research

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USA TODAY “Fact-Checked” Me! Here's My Response DR DAVID FRIEDMAN N.D., D.C. AUTHOR, SPEAKER, HEALTH EXPERT & RADIO/TV SHOW HOST Copyright Dr. David Friedman

Dr. David Friedman N.D., D.C. is the author of the award-winning, #1 national best-selling book Food Sanity, How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. He's a Doctor of Naturopathy, Chiropractic Neurologist, Clinical Nutritionist, Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner, and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Friedman is a syndicated television health expert and host of To Your Good Health Radio, which has changed the face of talk radio by incorporating entertainment, shock value, and solutions to everyday health and wellness issues.

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With so much misinformation being spread about the coronavirus, it’s hard to know who we can trust. We’re being told by the media that hospitals are at capacity and the lines to be tested for the virus are wrapped around the block. Yet people are filming these supposed “at capacity hospitals” and they are empty with no lines of people waiting to be tested. Go on social media and check out the hashtag #FilmYourHospital. These and many other false news reports have created a lot of conspiracy theories.

This is just modus operandi for the media.

Doom and gloom fear tactics bring in more ratings for the media and that means more money from sponsors. It’s not about sharing stories of HOPE but leading with FEAR. When a building is burning, the media will report on the 2 people that died in the fire but fail to mention the 40 individuals and the pets that were saved by the firemen.

When “social distancing” was recommended by the government, this quickly turned into a “Stay at Home” campaign. Celebrities, sports icons, and politicians began using the hashtag #stayathome and millions of people have been taking refuge indoors. My neighbor boarded up his windows and barricaded his entire family inside as if he’s bracing for a category 4 hurricane. While most people aren’t going to these extremes, many do believe they can get the virus by breathing outside air. To set the record straight, I wrote a sciencebacked article called, Staying indoors in-

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creases the coronavirus risk. It’s gone viral (pun intended) and so far, has been read by over a million people!

In this article, I covered how viruses (including the coronavirus) don’t survive well in sunshine and fresh air. While many people are doing the right thing by social distancing, they should not be sunshine distancing.

USA TODAY decided to “fact-check” my article and share with the world how wrong I was for telling people sunshine and fresh air should be our first line of defense against the coronavirus. Molly Stellino, the reporter that wrote the story, mentioned that she tried reaching out to me and claims I didn’t respond. For the record, I never received any request from Molly. Before I share my rebuttal to USA TODAY’s seriously flawed fact-checking critique of my article, please take a few minutes and read it.

--- READ PAGE 16 TO READ MY ARTICLE -First, I want to say, I’m not a fearmonger.

The title of my #1 best-selling book says it all, Food Sanity, How to Eat in a World of Fads & Fiction. In every chapter, I debunk common food and nutrition myths. This was also my mission when writing the

article on how isolating yourself inside increases the risk of getting COVID-19.

USA TODAY claims my science-backed views are unjustified and I am playing a role in all the misinformation being spread.

When false statements were running rampant on social media claiming, “Ibuprofen causes an increased risk in getting COVID19,” I investigated this and came to the drug’s defense. Being a natural health physician, I’m no fan of ibuprofen but I couldn’t just sit back and see such unjustified information being spread. I have no hidden agendas for showcasing the health benefits of sunshine and fresh air. I do not sell an air purifier, nor do I have any affiliate links on my website trying to get people to purchase a UV device.

and viral respiratory illnesses, nausea and a suppressed immune system.

Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment: Breathing air inside our homes makes us more prone to getting a lung infection. COVID-19 primarily affects the lungs.

Dr. Joel N. Myers, founder of AccuWeather, considered the world’s most respected authority on the effects of weather, says, “UV light can damage or destroy various types of pathogens, like SARS and MERS. Sunshine negatively impacts many similar viruses, and it may have similar effects on the coronavirus.”

What this reporter failed to share is, “my opinion” is based on scientifically validated data which I referenced in my article. She conveniently left those facts out of her “fact-checking” article.

Here are some of the studies she failed to mention: Centers for Disease Control (CDC): COVID19 is transmitted in the same fashion as the flu and common cold: by close contact with infected people and from respiratory droplets when an infected person sneezes or coughs.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The air inside our home is up to five times more polluted than the air outside which makes us more prone to cough, asthma

University of Maryland School of Medicine: Coronavirus spreads more effectively in regions where the average temperatures are between 41 and 52 degrees.

American Journal of Public Health: Sunshine and fresh air have been used to successfully treat patients during the biggest viral pandemics of the last century, including the Spanish flu. Each one was caused by a novel type A influenza virus. Records from these “open-air” hospitals show sunshine and fresh air spared many from dying from the outbreak.

While putting together USA TODAY’s factchecking article, Ms. Stellino reached out to Pokrath Hansasuta, assistant professor of virology at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. The following statement was issued:

In the USA TODAY fact check article, writer Molly Stellino, starts the article with: “In my opinion, keeping the beaches closed and having people quarantined inside their homes is a bad decision.

Getting more sunshine is a proactive step we can all take at protecting ourselves from the current coronavirus outbreak,” wrote David Friedman, the author of the blog post. “Instead of staying quarantined inside your house, go outside on your back deck and soak up some virus destroying sunshine!"

travel farther as they become airborne.

High temperatures and in particular high humidity slow the influenza spread, and at very high humidity levels, the virus stops spreading completely.

Journal of Infectious Diseases: scientists simulated sunlight on influenza virus aerosols and found the virus half-life was significantly reduced from 31.6 min in the dark control group to just 2.4 min in simulated sunlight. In other words, sunlight destroyed the virus!

The World Health Organization: Published data on stability and resistance of SARS coronavirus and found that heat kills the SARS coronavirus in 15 minutes. The SARS coronavirus happens to share 90 percent of its DNA with the current coronavirus (COVID-19.)

Lancet Medical Journal: There are many similarities between severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the virus homology to the origin and transmission route.

Plos One Medical Journal:

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“Ultraviolet can kill COVID-19 if it is exposed to the concentrated UV ray in a certain amount of time and distance. However, that level of UV exposure is harmful to human skin. Most likely, it will be in the light bulb or lamp as the natural UV from the sun is not strong enough to kill it.”

This assistant professor of virology from Thailand must be assuming that I was recommending people use UV on their skin to destroy the virus. If that were the case, I wholeheartedly agree with the above statement.

Ms. Stellino reiterates this point by stating: “UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation,” Again, my article didn’t recommend that people substitute getting sunshine instead of washing their hands. The coronavirus is an airborne virus that circulates through the air. These droplets can transfer to objects like clothes, tabletops, and doorknobs.

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The company out of Denmark that I featured in my article (which Ms. Stellino conveniently left out) is using UVD (Ultraviolet Disinfection) robots that kill 99.99% of bacteria in 10 minutes and “will kill the coronavirus.” In a video from the company demonstrating how this UV device works, you can see it is not “harming anyone’s skin” as USA TODAY reported. In fact, this video shows these UV robots roaming the halls of hotels, hospital rooms, cafeterias, and even riding with people in elevators. In order for UV to kill bacteria and viruses, it doesn’t require being right up against a person's skin. It just has to be in the same room. The University of Nebraska Medical Center has used UV light to disinfect rooms in the past when treating Ebola patients and they are currently using UV light to kill the coronavirus on facemasks so they can be reused due to the shortage.

While we don’t have access to a high tech UVD robot in our home or other UV light devices used by hospitals, we do have free access to the ultimate UV source outside of our home.

The sun! The sun not only produces heat, which viruses hate, it also aids in the production of vitamin D, which helps us to build a strong immune system. More than 90 percent of the vitamin D in the human body is produced by sunlight, not from our diet. In my book, I devote an entire section that shares the science of how sunshine helps to strengthen the immune system. Pubmed.org, the most respected source for peer-reviewed, scientific research lists 4,489 studies showing vitamin D’s powerful immune-boosting properties. People fear the sun because of skin cancer but it’s only overexposure to sunshine (when it leads to sunburn) that carries a risk of causing skin cancer. A little goes a long way. Just 15-20 minutes of sunshine per day will give you enough immune-boosting vitamin D levels 12 INFLUENTIAL DOCTORS MAGAZINE

for 24 hours. And what a coincidence, a Urological Association, and the Executive person’s skin won’t start to burn until after Board of the Judicial and Ethics Committee 15-20 minutes of sun exposure. for the American Urological Association. As former Professor and Chief of Urology at Some of the naysayers that read my article the ECU School of Medicine, Dr. Murphy ask, “If sunshine helps decrease the spread also spent 35 years traveling extensively, of COVID-19, how do you explain the intreating patients in third world countries crease in cases we’re seeing in Florida, the including India, several parts of Africa, Nica‘sunshine state’?” ragua, and Haiti.

Great question. Florida is the number one For USA TODAY to selectively leave out all port of entry for cruise lines in the United the research I referenced and slant my States. People travel all over the world inviews as if I'm telling people sunshine and side these ships and Florida is their final fresh air is the “cure” for people suffering destination. Cruise ships are like sardine from COVID-19, is simply unfounded. What cans, offering the complete opposite of I did convey in the article is an unbiased, social distancing. Then we have to take into fact-based perspective that gives people consideration the recirculated air people some needed HOPE (not fear) that expobreathe while cruising (I covered this in my sure to sunshine and fresh air offers us a article.) In addition, Florida also has more better chance of preventing and combating theme parks per capita than anywhere in coronavirus than if we seek refuge indoors. the U.S, including Disney World, Sea World, Social distancing yourself 6 feet away from Epcot, Busch Gardens and Universal Studisomeone that might be infected INDOORS os. While these places have recently closed, is far riskier than being separated from this because of the coronavirus incubation perisame person six feet away from you while od lasting two weeks, people that were OUTDOORS. infected in Florida in Feb have created a cascade effect that will Practice social distancing, not sunshine disneed to run its tancing. ~ DR. David Friedman course.

I want to mention, I wasn’t the only one USA TODAY fact checked. Molly Stellino’s article also references and debunks a video posted by U.S congressman, Greg Murphy, M.D., who represents North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District. In his video posted on social media, Dr. Murphy sets the record straight and debunks several common myths about the coronavirus including gargling with hot water and vinegar kills the coronavirus, the flu vaccine protects against coronavirus, rinsing your nose with saline solution kills the coronavirus, etc. The only thing on his list he stated to be the truth is sunshine’s ability to destroy the coronavirus.

Dr. Murphy served on the Board of the NC

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Wash your hands thoroughly

Cough and sneeze into tissue

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STAYING INDOORS INCREASES CORONAVIRUS RISK! DR DAVID FRIEDMAN N.D., D.C. AUTHOR, SPEAKER, HEALTH EXPERT & RADIO/TV SHOW HOST Copyright Dr. David Friedman

Dr. David Friedman N.D.,D.C. is the author of the award-winning, #1 national best-selling book Food Sanity, How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. He's a Doctor of Naturopathy, Chiropractic Neurologist, Clinical Nutritionist, Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner, and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Friedman is a syndicated television health expert and host of To Your Good Health Radio, which has changed the face of talk radio by incorporating entertainment, shock value, and solutions to everyday health and wellness issues.

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Social distancing is being enforced across the

those in the coronavirus family, they don’t

nation as an attempt to contain and eliminate

survive well when exposed to heat. Ac-

the coronavirus. But is being quarantined

cuWeather Founder Dr. Joel N. Myers says,

indoors and having our beaches closed the

“UV light can damage or destroy various types

answer? Your best defense against the virus is

of pathogens, like SARS and MERS. Sunshine

to get ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun and

negatively impacts many similar viruses, and it

breathe in the fresh spring air!

may have similar effects on the coronavirus.”

First, it’s important to know, the coronavirus is not new. Photos of old Lysol labels showing the product kills the coronavirus have gone viral (pun intended;) creating conspiracy cover -up theories that the government has lied to

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us about the existence of the coronavirus.

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Scientists have known about the coronavirus since 1961. There are dozens of viruses

family, tend to subside in warmer months

because their outer structure called the "lipid envelope" is destroyed by heat. People get a fever when they have the flu because that's the body’s way of increasing internal temperature in an attempt to destroy the virus. Viruses hate the heat!

in the coronavirus family, but only seven

The

afflict humans. Four are known to cause mild

lished data on stability and resistance of SARS

colds in people, while others are more novel,

coronavirus which states that “heat kills the

deadly, and thought to be transmitted from

SARS coronavirus in 15 minutes.” The SARS

animals. SARS and MERS are classified as coro-

coronavirus happens to share 90 percent of its

naviruses. They are structurally similar to the

DNA with the current coronavirus (COVID-19.)

current coronavirus which is specific to a dis-

According to the Lancet Medical Journal,

ease called COVID-19 (abbreviation for Coro-

“There are many similarities between severe

navirus Disease of 2019.) According to the

acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and coro-

CDC, COVID-19 is transmitted in the same

navirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the

fashion as the flu and common cold: by close

virus homology to the origin and transmission

contact with infected people and from respir-

route.”

atory droplets when an infected person sneezes or coughs.

What we do know about all viruses, including

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World

Health

Organization’s

pub-

While experts are saying it’s too early to know for sure if this current coronavirus strain will

experience the same cellular destruction

when exposed to heat, when we look at comparable coronavirus out-

It almost sterilizes surfaces. If you’re outside, it’s generally cleaner than

breaks like SARS, it started in November and lasted until July. Many ex-

inside simply because of that UV light.” UV light is so effective at killing

perts have attributed warm weather to the eradication of SARS. In addi-

bacteria and viruses it’s often used in hospitals to sterilize equipment. In

tion, according to the American Journal of Public Health, sunshine and

fact, a study published by the American Journal of Infection Con-

fresh air have been used successfully to treat patients during the three

trol shows that ultraviolet light eliminates up to 98 percent of pathogens

biggest viral pandemics of the last century. Each one was caused by a

in the operating room.

novel type A influenza virus. Records from these “open-air” hospitals show sunshine and fresh air spared many from dying from the outbreak

In a study published by the Journal of Infectious Diseases, scientists simulated sunlight on influenza virus aerosols and found the virus half-life was

Research published in Plos One Medical Journal shows dry, cold air helps

significantly reduced from 31.6 min in the dark control group to just 2.4

viruses stay intact in the air or travel farther as they become airborne.

min in simulated sunlight. In other words, sunlight destroyed the virus! A

High temperatures and in particular high humidity, like people experi-

company out of Denmark has created a new technology on us-

ence at the beach, slows the influenza spread, and at very high humidity

ing UVD (Ultra Violet Disinfection) robots that kill 99.99% of bacteria in

levels, the virus stops spreading completely. But what about breathing

10 minutes and are also effective against viruses. The UVD Robot has a

people’s germs that are standing too close to you at the beach? Warmer

proven track record at destroying MERS and it also “kills the corona-

air holds more moisture, which prevents airborne viruses from traveling

virus.” The company that created these robots is getting interest from

as far as they would in dry air. When you’re outside in the sunshine, the

the U.S., not only hospitals but prisons, hotels, and airports. The Univer-

small liquid droplets from a cough or sneeze gather more moisture when

sity of Nebraska Medical Center has used UV light to disinfect rooms in

they are expelled. This makes them too heavy to stay airborne which

the past when treating Ebola patients and they are currently using UV

causes them to drop to the ground. The heat from the sun also breaks down the exterior surface of a virus, making it less stable and less likely to cause an infection.

light to kill the coronavirus on facemasks so they can be reused due to the shortage. While we don’t have access to a UVD robot in our home, we do have free access to the ultimate UV source out-

On March 9th, the University of Maryland School of Medi-

cine published a paper using weather modeling to determine the “regions most likely to be at a higher risk of significant commu-

side of our home; the sun!

That said, in my opinion, keeping the beaches closed and having people quarantined inside their homes is a bad decision.

nity spread.” This study shows that the coronavirus has thus far spread

Getting more sunshine is a proactive step we can all take at protecting

most effectively in regions where the average temperatures are between

ourselves from the current coronavirus outbreak. Instead of staying quar-

41 and 52 degrees. Then how can we explain the increase in COVID-19

antined inside your house, go outside on your back deck and soak up

cases in Florida, the "sunshine state"? Well for starters, Florida is the

some virus destroying sunshine! If you live in a high-rise building, open

number one port of entry for cruise lines in the United States. People

the window, pull up a chair and read a good book (of course, I recom-

travel all over the world inside these ships and Florida is their final desti-

mend my #1 best-selling book, Food Sanity, how to eat in a world of fads

nation. Cruise ships are like sardine cans, offering the complete opposite

and fiction.) Getting sunshine for at least 15 minutes will give your body

of social distancing. Then we have to take into consideration the recircu-

its RDA of immune-boosting vitamin D.

lated air people breathe while cruising (I'll cover that in a minute.) Be-

FRESH AIR DESTROYS CORONAVIRUS!

sides, Florida also has more theme parks per capita than anywhere in the U.S, including Disney World, Sea World, Epcot, Busch Gardens and Universal Studios. While these places recently closed, because of the coronaviruses incubation period lasting two weeks, people that got infected in Florida in Feb have created a cascade effect that will need to run its

In addition to sunshine, getting fresh air can help protect us from COVID19. During this social distancing, officials are recommending people stay inside their homes. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video streaming services are experiencing a historic record number of viewers. Staying indoors binge-watching TV means breathing dirt, dust, and dander which can

course.

create more airborne attachments for bacteria and viruses. This dirty air Dr. Ian Lipkin, director of the Columbia University's Center for Infection and Immunity, has dedicated his career to identifying viruses and helping governments and health organizations confront outbreaks and global

can weaken our immune system, making us more prone to coronavirus contamination. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside our home is up to five times more polluted than the air

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outside. In recent years, comparative risk studies performed by the EPA

Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at the Harvard

and its Science Advisory Board (SAB) have consistently ranked indoor air

T.H. Chan School of Public Health says, “There’s lots of evidence that air

pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health! The

pollution increases the chances that someone will get pneumonia, and if

EPA warns us that indoor air makes people more prone to sinus infec-

they get pneumonia, they will be sicker with it. While we don’t have di-

tions, cough, asthma and other respiratory illnesses, nausea and a sup-

rect evidence of that with COVID-19, I would be surprised if air pollution

pressed immune system.

did not affect the risk for COVID-19 infection and the severity of illness.”

Since COVID-19 primarily affects the lungs, it makes common sense that

Social distancing yourself 6 feet away from someone that might be in-

breathing in fresh air would help. Science on how our lungs function

fected INDOORS is far riskier than being separated from this same person

shows us that air helps the aviation routes of our lungs to expand better

six feet away from you OUTDOORS.

which aids in the purging activity of the lungs. Breathing fresh air can help make the lungs stronger and able to prevent and combat the coronavirus compared to breathing stagnant indoor air.

We have to be careful not to let social distancing turn into us hunkering down inside our home all day. If you want to decrease your odds of getting this coronavirus infection, go outside, get some fresh air and sun-

There is evidence from previous outbreaks of similar coronaviruses that

shine. When you’re indoors, open up your windows and let some fresh

people exposed to indoor air are at a greater risk of dying. Scientists who

air inside. This will help clear out floating airborne particles and also help

studied the SARS coronavirus outbreak in 2003 found that infected pa-

your lungs function at their optimal level. Springtime is here! Distance

tients from regions with higher air pollution were 84% more likely to

yourself from people, not sunshine and fresh air. - Dr David Friedman

die than those in less polluted areas. Aaron Bernstein, director of the

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BREAKING DOWN STRESS DR CHRIS MARRONE FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Chris Marrone is the owner of

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Peak Wellness Family Chiropractic, a pediatric based chiropractic office in Summit NJ. Dr. Chris’s focus is on ensuring the health and proper development of children’s spines so that they may experience less injury and illness through their adult lives. Although Dr. Chris’s passion is in helping children, he sees a wide variety of ages and conditions. It is the sole mission of Peak Wellness Family Chiropractic to teach people about the detrimental effects that vertebral subluxation has on the spine. In doing this we hope to empower people to make more educated decisions regarding their health and wellbeing so that they may seek to prevent disease. If we can prevent conditions from occurring in the first place, we will lead to happier and healthier lives.

A rundown of what stress, distress, and eu-

is beneficial to health, performance, motiva-

stress are, affects they have on the body and

tion, or emotional well-being. Distress is a

ways to manage them.

much more common type of stress. It’s the

Stress. It seems to be a buzzword in today’s

negative side that over time destroys our

society. Everyone is talking about how

health, motivation, performance, or emotional

stressed they are and are looking for ways to

well-being. Avoiding distress is impossible; it’s

manage and reduce stress. Here are some

just a natural part of life. In an 80-year

sources I have identified. People are working

lifespan, there are 29,200 days. There will

longer hours, more days, with less time off. It

undoubtedly be days that do not go well. The

seems, for many people, the traditional 9-5

point is to minimize and manage distress as

doesn’t exist anymore. People are taking more

best as possible while also seeking out mo-

prescription medication than ever before

ments of eustress. Moments of eustress in-

(about 70% of Americans take at least one

clude listening to music you love, being

daily prescription medication). Fast food and

around close friends and family, meditation,

convenience-driven food are everywhere.

physical exercise, skydiving, getting a promo-

https://

These foods provide almost no nutritional

tion at work, starting a new job, playing with a

peakwellnessfamilychiroprac-

value and shouldn’t even be considered food

pet, and receiving a chiropractic adjustment.

tic.wordpress.com/

(in my opinion). For example, I spent almost 4

Some of these moments occur for everyone

years in Spartanburg, South Carolina before

and some occur for certain people. Not every-

moving back to New Jersey to start my chiro-

one experiences eustress in the same way,

practic practice. On Boiling Springs Road, with-

just as not everyone experiences distress in

in a 3-mile stretch, there are 13 fast-food res-

the same way. However, the physiological

taurants!

response for both is the same, but the cogni-

Taking care of families is extremely important to me. My goal is to help children grow into healthy adults by maintaining a properly aligned spine.

In doing this those same children will experience significantly less health issues later on in life. But it doesn't stop there, once you reach adulthood your spine doesn't all of a sudden stop being important. It's the core and foundation of your body, taking care of it is the most important thing you can do for your health! Check us out at https:// www.PeakChiropracticNJ.com

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tive interpretation behind it is different.

Eustress Vs. Distress People very commonly use the word stress to describe the negative things that are happening to them but fail to realize that stress can be

broken

down

into

ries: eustress (pronounced

two

subcategoyou-stress)

and distress. Eustress is positive stress that www.influentialdoctorsmagazine.com

Distress is a very interesting topic with a lot of research behind it. As I said at the beginning of the article, people seem to be in more distress than ever and are looking for ways to help reduce it. Distress in itself is not inherent-

ly bad. The purpose of distress is to warn you

of danger and begin to prepare to deal with it.

dilate the pupils (to take in more light), con-

been working on has moved up a week. You

This system developed in the early days of hu-

strict blood vessels in the digestive tract, dilate

spend all day at work, working on this project,

manity when we needed to stay safe from

blood vessels in skeletal muscle, active sweat

drink another cup of coffee at 1 pm, and head

predators such as sabertooth tigers, snakes,

glands, and dilate bronchioles (to increase air-

home at 5 pm, only to sit in more traffic. Once

leopards, hyenas, bears, and many more. There

flow to lungs). Everything the body does to

you’re home you see your dog has chewed up

were two basic options, fight or run. The physi-

allow you to run for your life from a bear that’s

part of the sofa and your spouse is angry at you

ological response behind these two choices is

closing in on you, leap off a 20-foot cliff into the

for some reason you can’t remember. For many

known as the “fight or flight” response. During

river below, swim to the other side, and make

people, this is everyday life, and it may be your

this response, the sympathetic nervous system

it to safety, occurs through the sympathetic

everyday life, too. In every line of that scenario,

is activated. The sympathetic nervous system is

“fight-or-flight” response.

the body is experiencing the same stress re-

one of two branches of the autonomic nervous

Overall, this response is positive. It serves to

sponse as if a sabertooth tiger were chasing

system (a part of the nervous system that con-

prepare you to deal with potentially life-

you. If the body is not able to clear out the

trols involuntary responses). When the sympa-

threatening situations. Thankfully in today’s

cortisol before another stress response is initi-

thetic nervous system is activated, critical phys-

society, we don’t have bears chasing us down.

ated, you begin to develop chronically high

iological responses take place that tries to keep

However, when we experience a stressor in our

levels of cortisol.

you alive.

lives, the physiological response remains the

Effects of chronically elevated cortisol levels:

Sympathetic Nervous System Response

same. With small moments of distress, it may

· Suppressed immunity

Firstly, cortisol (aka the stress

hormone)

released

from

· Hypertension

is

· High blood sugar

the · Insulin resistance

adrenal glands. Cortisol increases energy

· Carbohydrate cravings

levels, increases sugars

· Metabolic syndrome and

(glucose) in the blood-

type 2 diabetes

stream, enhances your

· Fat deposits on the face,

brain’s use of glucose,

neck, and belly

and

· Reduced libido

increases

availability stances

of

that

the sub-

· Bone loss

repair

What Can We Do About It?

tissues. Cortisol also functions to limit process-

take about a minute for the body to return to

es that would be nonessential or even detri-

baseline (homeostasis). With high levels of

mental in a fight-or-flight situation. It suppress-

distress, homeostasis may not occur for over 2

This is one of the best things you can do for

es the immune system, digestive system, repro-

hours!

your health overall and especially if you are

ductive system, and growth processes. This

Although the purpose of the stress response is

experiencing high levels of stress. The stress

built-in alarm system can also cross the blood-

positive, the long-term effects of cortisol in the

response is initiated through the sympathetic

brain barrier to communicate with regions of

blood can be devastating. As humans, we are

nervous system and chiropractors work directly

your brain that control motivation, mood, and

not meant to be in fight-or-flight for extended

with the nervous system, correcting any sublux-

fear. Almost every single cell in the body inter-

periods. Let’s go through a quick scenario. You

ated vertebrae that are placing pressure on the

acts with cortisol. The extent to which a cell can

wake up to a blaring alarm clock to find out you

nerves.

interact depends on how many receptors for

are running late to work. After quickly getting

For more

cortisol it has.

dressed and downing some coffee, you hop in

infor-

Secondly, epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepi-

the car only to sit in traffic. Once you arrive at

mation on

nephrine are released into the bloodstream.

work, your boss scolds you for being late and

more in

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head by putting them down on paper. You can also try starting a gratitude journal. This helps redirect your atten-

tion to the positives, which helps to decrease the stress response.

LAUGH Laughing is proven to release endorphins which are your brains “feel good” hormones. They are natural pain killers, can help to improve sleep, ward off anxiety and depression, and can even boost self-esteem. When you are feeling particularly stressed out, try watching a stand-up act of your favorite comedian.

SOCIAL SUPPORT

Having a close group of friends and family that you can lean on in times of heavy stress is extremely beneficial. Due to the long-term effects, distress has on motivation and emotune with your body. You will begin to notice small changes in your body which will allow you to make positive changes before big issues arise.

tional well-being, having social support around you to bolster those areas helps to get you through those tough periods. This article by verywellmind.com goes into some research and explains this very well.

GET MOVING Exercise has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety. This is actually due to exercise’s role in increasing cortisol. This is where eustress comes in. Exercise is a positive stressor that benefits the body. However, it is most beneficial to exercise in the morning due to cortisol’s energyboosting effect. Exercising at night can interrupt sleep. For continued reading on exercise and stress check out this article from Harvard Medi-

Nobody enjoys the feeling of being stressed out, yet everyone experiences it at some point. It is how you manage your stress that makes the difference. If you are someone that shuts down during times of high stress or if you are someone who experiences stress constantly, it’s time

to make a change. Peak Wellness Family Chiropractic is here to help you get on the right track. ~ Chris Marrone

cal School.

MEDITATE This is such a widely overlooked tool in American culture. It should come as no surprise that many of the most successful people in the world meditate frequently. Just a few minutes (5-10) daily can significantly reduce anxiety and perceived stress. Not only does it help to ground you but it helps to frame the stressors around you. If you are new to meditation, being consistent for the first two weeks is the most important. At first, it may seem frustrating that you can’t achieve a peaceful state, but like anything, it takes a little bit of practice. I highly recommend starting with some guided meditation that can easily be found on YouTube. For more information on meditation, check out this article from the Mayo Clinic.

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Does Ibuprofen Cause Increased Risk of Coronavirus?

DR DAVID FRIEDMAN N.D.,D.C. AUTHOR, SPEAKER, HEALTH EXPERT & RADIO/TV SHOW HOST Dr. David Friedman N.D.,D.C. is the author of the award-winning, #1 national best-selling book Food Sanity, How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. He's a Doctor of Naturopathy, Chiropractic Neurologist, Clinical Nutritionist, Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner, and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Friedman is a syndicated television health expert and host of To Your Good Health Radio, which has changed the face of talk radio by incorporating entertainment, shock value, and solutions to everyday health and wellness issues.

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Copyright Dr. David Friedman Warnings that taking ibuprofen can cause COVID-19 to spread have gone viral (pun intended.) In fact, I’m getting dozens of videos and text warnings forwarded to me daily! Is there any truth to this? Actually, this information was based on a legitimate study that has ended up getting flooded with biases and misinformation.

On March 11, an article published by The Lan-

cet Respiratory Medicine stated, “Taking ibuprofen could be an aggravating factor for the COVID-19. If you have a fever, take acetaminophen (Tylenol) because ibuprofen stimulates the body to produce an enzyme that allows the virus to more easily invade human cells.”

The World Health Organization(WHO) also stated that ibuprofen should be avoided when treating COVID-19 patients, but they later recanted their statement with an updated announcement, "Based on currently available information, WHO does not recommend

against the use of ibuprofen.” The CDC also put out a statement, “Ibuprofen is NOT a concerning factor in treating the virus and shouldn’t be avoided.”

In addition, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) published a statement, “There is no scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and worsened COVID-19.” This organization also noted that it had completed a safety review of ibuprofen after survey results suggested that the drug may worsen bacterial infections. EMA officials stated that there exists no evidence

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and COVID-19 prognosis.

Many conspiracy theorists are saying all of this recanting of the Lancet paper happened because of deep pocket pressure from multibillion-dollar fortune 500 companies that manufacture ibuprofen, GlaxoSmithKline (makers of Advil) and Johnson & Johnson (makers of Motrin.) Actually, that’s not the case.

Just how accurate are the Lancet findings?

They were based on the review of just three early sets of COVID-19 cases in China. The authors observed that between 12-30% of these infected patients had high blood pressure and diabetes. The Lancet paper, which investigated whether people with diabetes and hypertension are at an increased risk for COVID-19 infection, explained that human pathogenic coronaviruses bind target cells together using angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Because ACE2 provides a place on cell surfaces for the coronavirus to attach to and replicate, it’s been theorized that higher

rates of ACE2, might be raising the risk of coronavirus infection. Ibuprofen falls into a class of drugs called non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs.) which was believed to cause ACE2 to rise.

Here’s where the viral warnings about ibuprofen fall short. There actually wasn’t any PROOF submitted on ibuprofen increasing the severity of COVID-19. We have to be cautious about jumping the gun and associating a phenomena and diseases when something represents

“correlation”

and

not

an

actual

“causation.” In other words, just because two

things occurred at the same time doesn’t prove they’re linked. The con-

time during treatment, may happen without warning symptoms, and

nection between ibuprofen and COVID-19 can not be correlated since no

may cause death.” They go on to warn, “The risk may be higher for peo-

statistical relationship has been proven.

ple who take NSAIDs for a long time, are older in age, or have poor

However, this doesn’t get ibuprofen off the hook for not being contraindicated for people concerned about getting COVID-19. While the correlation of ibuprofen use causing a proliferation of the coronavirus has not been established, what has been proven is the negative effect the drug has on the gut. In fact, ibuprofen is so destructive on the lining of the gut, people who are diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Disease,) Crohn’s disease and Colitis are told by their doctor not to take this over the counter drug.

health.” That just so happens to be the same category of people the CDC warns are at a greater risk of being infected by the coronavirus.

Another study by NIH concluded that ibuprofen weakens the intestinal walls and using this drug leads to inflammation of the small intestine.

Considering research shows the gut houses 70 percent of the cells that make up our immune system, while Ibuprofen has not been proven to increase the proliferation of COVID-19, because the drug destroys the lining of our gut, it does lower our ability to fight the disease.

The National Institute of Health (NIH) warn about the possible risks of ibuprofen: "NSAIDs such as ibuprofen may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in the stomach or intestine. These problems may develop at any

If you would like to know some natural alternatives to ibuprofen, including how to reduce inflammation and pain through diet and supplementation, read my previous article. -Dr David Friedman

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BACK PAIN AND DIET DR DAVID FRIEDMAN N.D.,D.C. AUTHOR, SPEAKER, HEALTH EXPERT & RADIO/TV SHOW HOST Copyright Dr. David Friedman

Dr. David Friedman N.D., D.C. is

For three decades I’ve treated thousands of

fats, high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, and

the author of the award-winning, #1 national best-selling book Food Sanity, How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. He's a Doctor of Naturopathy, Chiropractic Neurologist, Clinical Nutritionist, Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner, and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Friedman is a syndicated television health expert and host of To Your Good Health Radio, which has changed the face of talk radio by incorporating entertainment, shock value, and solutions to everyday health and wellness issues.

patients suffering from back pain, ranging

artificial chemicals. It’s also important to cut

from herniated discs, ligament sprains, muscle

back on processed sugars. According to the

strains, fibromyalgia to arthritis. No matter

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, pro-

what type of treatment I perform, whether it’s

cessed sugars trigger the release of inflamma-

spinal manipulation, traction, rehabilitative

tory messengers called cytokines. If you want

exercises, trigger point therapy, or electrical

a safer way to satisfy that sweet tooth, reach

nerve stimulation, if someone is eating an

for healthier natural sugar alternatives like

inflammatory diet, my results are usually fu-

coconut sugar, stevia, monk fruit (aka lo han

tile. One of the biggest underlining culprits of

guo,), or xylitol.

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back pain is poor nutrition and digestion,

which can lead to chronic inflammation that

Eliminate Dairy

irritates muscles, ligaments, tendons, and/or

Cow’s milk is pub-

nerves. A study in the Spine Journal found that

lic enemy #1.

nearly one-third of women and one-quarter of

Drinking this bovine beverage

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men with back pain also had food intolerances

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or other gastrointestinal complaints. The Jour-

creates an inflammatory reaction in the intes-

nal of Arthritis published research showing

tines which can spread to your joints and

that eating whole-food, plant-based foods can

back. The primary reason is a protein in cow’s

lead to a significant reduction of pain in as

milk called casein. While casein makes up

early as two weeks.

approximately 20 percent of the protein found

In my book Food Sanity, How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction, I explore all of the basic

food groups and how they contribute to or reduce a person’s inflammation and pain. The top three inflammatory foods to avoid are processed foods, dairy, and beef.

percent, which is far more than humans are designed to break down. Casein is what makes a 100-pound baby calf grow into a 2,000pound cow. The average human baby weighs less than 8 pounds and grows into a 170pound adult. Here’s a common-sense question

Avoid Processed

for you: Would you use rocket fuel in the gas

Foods

tank of your moped? When you put gargantu-

These are foods that come from a bag, box, package, or can. They can contribute to chronic pain and inflammation because they contain inflammatory ingredients like gluten, trans

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in human breast milk, cow’s milk contains 80

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an-size cow fuel inside a human body, it creates inflammation which can lead to an array of health issues, including back pain! In my office when patients are suffering from severe back pain and spasms (aka Charley horses,) I always ask them how much milk they con-

sume? The reply I usually get is, “I drink it

every day.” After I convince them to eliminate your diet. Beef is a major contributor to chronic For veggies, reach for the green leafy varieties dairy from their diet, their muscle spasms and pain. Compared to other animal foods, red meat like spinach, kale, and collards. They contain associated pain usually subsides within a couple from a cow is the most difficult for humans to flavonoids that have been shown to reduce the of days.

Casein from cow’s milk is also used to make glue to hold together wood (think of the cow logo on Elmer’s Glue) and a polymer used to make plastics. If you were to swallow glue, your body would consider this an invasion and attack it.

When you ingest casein, or glue made from milk, your body attacks it by producing histamines, which causes mucus production that can lead to inflammation and pain within the body. Numerous studies, including data from the World Health Organization, have also linked the con-

digest. Fish takes 30 minutes to digest, chicken risk of inflammatory diseases. In addition, dark takes 90 minutes, and beef takes up to 5 hours. green vegetables contain vitamin K, which is Because it takes so long to digest, this red meat capable of preventing inflammation and pain. can putrefy, causing a waste product called uric Research from the American Journal of Epidemiacid. If this uric acid remains stagnant in the ology showed that high vitamin K lowers inflamcolon for too long, it will get absorbed into the matory markers in the blood. Broccoli is also a bloodstream, which can contribute to inflamma- great choice. It contains sulforaphane, a chemition, pain, and arthritis. Beef is also high in fats cal compound that has anti-inflammatory propcontaining arachidonic acid, which can cause erties and gives broccoli the ability to fight inflammation and pain. It also contains purines against inflammation. Broccoli consumption may that get broken down into uric acid, which can also reduce CRP (C-Reactive Protein) levels, one cause the excruciatingly painful condition, gout.

of the best indicators of inflammation.

sumption of casein with increased risk of heart On December 29, 2014, Proceedings of the Na-

Fatty Fish

disease, high cholesterol, type 1 diabetes, and tional Academy of Sciences, revealed that cow’s neurological/behavior disorders.

One of the leading causes of death in the elderly is hip fractures, which are more common than the combined risk of breast, uterine, and cervical cancer. Worldwide, an osteoporotic fracture is estimated to occur every three seconds! One in two women over the age of fifty and one in eight men will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture. Seventy-five percent of those over the age of sixty-five, who fracture a hip or leg bone, die within ninety days. One of the biggest fallacies when it comes to food is that cow’s milk can make our bones strong. There is no concrete evidence proving cow’s milk helps build strong

Fatty fish is one

meat contains a unique sugar called Neu5Gc.

of

When people eat this sugar, it triggers an im-

cess this sugar, but human bodies are not. When humans eat red meat from a cow, this sugar molecule triggers the immune system to constantly produce antibodies to fight it off. When humans eat beef, this sugar molecule triggers the immune system to constantly produce anti-

bodies to fight it off. This can lead to chronic inflammation, back pain, bursitis, and arthritis.

This inflammatory sugar is not found in fish, pork, or poultry.

best

things you can

mune response that in turn causes inflammation.

Most other carnivores’ bodies are built to pro-

the

eat

to

help

reduce lower back pain and inflammation. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA found in fatty fish restrict inflammation by giving rise to antiinflammatory mediators called resolvins. This, in turn, reduces pain. The Journal of Surgical Neurology compared ibuprofen and omega-3 EFAs demonstrating the equivalent effect in reducing lower back pain. The omega-3’s from fatty fish were found to be a safer alternative with no side effects compared to NSAIDs for treatment of neck or back pain.

bones, but there is a plethora of evidence show- If you want to include meat in your diet, opt for ing quite the opposite—milk may cause brittle low saturated fat varieties like skinless-white bones (osteoporosis). In 2014, the British Medi- meat poultry, lean pork, and wild-caught fish. cal Journal analyzed both men and women and Prepare foods using heart-healthy cooking tech-

Wild-caught salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines are the best choices when it comes to fatty fish.

whether bone loss related to their milk con- niques, such as baking, broiling, steaming, and

Turmeric

sumption. High milk intake was associated with grilling with olive oil instead of frying.

This spice used

higher bone fractures and mortality with people

liberally in India

that consumed cow’s milk. The scientists con-

cluded this may be due to the high content of

Eat Anti-inflammatory Foods

and other parts of

Asia to add taste

lactose in milk increasing oxidative stress, which

Fruits and Veggies:

in turn can weaken bones, making them more

A study from the also have anti-inflammatory properties, thanks University of Liver- to its active ingredient called curcumin. This

prone to fractures.

and also a creamy yellow color to foods, may

pool shows that spice has demonstrated anti-inflammatory propcious dairy-free options including Almond milk, fruits and vegetables contain polyphenols that erties in conditions such as back pain, arthritis, help to protect you from chronic inflammation. and muscle sprains. Curcumin is more effective Cashew Milk, Coconut Milk, and Rice Milk.

The more polyphenols you eat, the greater your than some anti-inflammatory drugs including Eliminate Beef protection from chronic inflammation. Inflamma- those for rheumatoid arthritis.

Red meat is the tion is reduced by substances such as isorhamWalnuts next food group netin, resveratrol, curcumin, and vanilla acid These nutritious nuts are rich you should eat less found in things like onions, red grapes, and bluein the omega-3 fatty acid of or eliminate from berries.

If you love milk and cheese, there are some deli-

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called alpha-linolenic acid which can lower the oil may also decrease inflammation, lowering level of C-reactive protein, which increases in the risk of atherosclerosis, a condition where conditions such as herniated disc, sciatica, and arteries become clogged with fatty deposits. arthritis. They can also reduce free radical dambody under oxidative stress. Walnuts are also

There are a pleth-

the best "go-to" snack for improving cognitive

ora

memory and concentration.

ments touting for

of

supple-

reducing pain and

Green Tea

inflammation.

In

There’s a lot of my years of practice, I have found four that not great

infor- only work but the results are backed by science.

mation on the

Alpha-Lipoic Acid

health benefits of green tea. The biggest reason is the polyphenols, particularly EGCG in green

Alpha-lipoic acid

tea have anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory

(ALA) is a fatty

effects. Green tea has been shown to reduce the

acid made by

production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and is your body. A plethora of research has demonstrated ALA’s remarkable ability to reduce inbeneficial to people suffering from back pain and arthritis. People drinking 3 cups of green tea per day have significantly less back pain and diminished arthritis flair-ups compared to those that don’t drink the tea. The best time to drink green tea is between meals, preferably two hours before or after eating to maximize your nutrient intake.

flammation. Another area in which ALA holds promise is in averting the bone loss that accompanies osteoporosis and other degenerative bone conditions. ALA can help strengthen bones by quelling the oxidative stress that threatens to degrade healthy bone density. It also reduces the process of inflammation-induced bone loss in both laboratory and living subjects. Scientists

Give yourself an believe that ALA’s ability to prevent bone loss is

oil change Avoid

linked

refined

capsules,

extra virgin olive oil, which is a great source of

as omega-3s do—by potentially reducing painful joint inflammation. A compound called oleocanthal, which gives olive oil its taste, has been shown to have the same effect in the body as aspirin,

ibuprofen,

and

other

NSAIDs

(nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

Extra virgin olive oil contains various phenolic compounds that exert anti-inflammatory actions. Oleocanthal, a phenolic compound found in olive oil, has anti-inflammatory properties similar to ibuprofen without the side effects.

Research shows the consumption of virgin olive

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on

purchased

cottonseed oil) when cooking and use more

Extra virgin olive oil works much the same way

effects

pro-

Ginger can be

and

oil.

inhibitory

Ginger

ga-6 oil (soy,

oleic acid, making it powerful anti-inflammatory

its

inflammatory prostaglandins.

trans-fat, omecorn,

to

or

Spirulina is a type of

blue-green algae with

Take Supplements

age, which induces inflammation and puts the

Spirulina

in tea,

tincture

form.

strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Studies in elderly men and women have shown that it may improve inflammatory markers, anemia, and immune function leading to healthier aging and stronger immune system. When people with diabetes were put on spirulina for 12 weeks, their levels of the inflammation decreased significantly.

Arnica

Montana

(Homeopathic) Arnica Montana is one of my favorite supplements. I’ve been recommending it since my first year in practice and it’s never let me or any of my patients down. Arnica is one of the best-known homeopathic remedies for reducing inflammation, bruising, and trauma. Many plastic surgeons use it with their patients to reduce bruising after cosmetic surgery. The European Journal of Sport Science published a study showing the participants who used arnica had less pain and muscle tenderness 72 hours after intense exercise. Arnica has been used in traditional medicine for everything from bruises, contusions, sprains, and rheumatic diseases to inflammations of the skin.

One of the key ingredients in arnica is called thymol, which is an effective vasodilator of blood capillaries, which helps facilitate the transport of blood and other fluid accumulations and acts as an anti-inflammatory to aid normal healing processes.

Ginger has been shown to reduce inflammation linked The saying, “You are what you eat” includes to arthritis, colitis, kidney damage, and diabetes. your spine, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and the nerves that supply them. What you eat has the The medical Journal Pain showed evidence sugpower to either heal or harm. The good news is, gesting that ginger supplements can decrease results from eliminating inflammatory foods, inflammation and muscle soreness after exerand adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can cise. Ginger is superior to non-steroidal anti- often be felt within just a couple of days! Food is inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Tylenol or medicine and you now have the prescription.

Advil because NSAIDs only work on one level: to - Dr. David Friedman block the formation of inflammatory compounds. Ginger, on the other hand, blocks the formation of the inflammatory compoundsprostaglandins and leukotrienes-and also has antioxidant effects that break down existing inflammation and acidity in the fluid within the joints.

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Glyphosate: The CAUSE of Gluten Intolerance DR DAVID FRIEDMAN N.D., D.C. AUTHOR, SPEAKER, HEALTH EXPERT & RADIO/TV SHOW HOST

Dr. David Friedman N.D., D.C. is the author of the award-winning, #1 national best-selling book Food Sanity, How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. He's a Doctor of Naturopathy, Chiropractic Neurologist, Clinical Nutritionist, Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner, and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Friedman is a syndicated television health expert and host of To Your Good Health Radio, which has changed the face of talk radio by incorporating entertainment, shock value, and solutions to everyday health and wellness issues.

FOODSANITY.COM

Dr David Friedman Dr David Friedman Dr David Friedman Drdfriedman

Copyright Dr. David Friedman Many people are having trouble digesting

tion it deserves, losing a $2 Billion verdict and

gluten and some get severely sick after eating

being labeled as a carcinogen by the World

it! Why all of sudden in the last two decades

Health Organization and the state of Califor-

has gluten become so hard for humans to

nia, hopefully, there will be more focus on its

digest? People had no problem eating pizza in

causative relationship to the escalating epi-

the 1990s. Today, just one bite can cause se-

demic of gut dis-ease.

vere digestive distress for many. Our grandparents didn’t have issues with gluten, why do we? Blaming gluten is like focusing on the

HOW YOU CAN AVOID CONSUMING GLYPHOSATE:

smoke instead of the fire! As I share in my #1

Unfortunately, glyphosate is showing up in

best-selling book Food Sanity, forensic fossil

everything from fruits, veggies, wine, beer,

evidence of our caveman ancestors proves

drinking water, chips, honey, to infant formu-

we’ve been eating gluten for 3 1/2 million

la! In Food Sanity, I share several tips on how

years. According to research conducted by the

to avoid consuming this toxic chemical. Here

University of Utah, 40% of our ancestors' diet

are a few:

was gluten.

1. Shop for USDA certified organic food.

A major reason so many have developed

Roundup is prohibited on organic crops. Blood

gluten intolerant is because they are consum-

tests on people that eat organic foods show

ing a chemical called glyphosate, the active

less glyphosate in their system.

ingredient in Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup.

This toxic chemical kills weeds but it also de-

2. Eat locally grown produce, like at a local co-

stroys the lining of our colon, creating a "leaky

op or Farmer’s Market. The farther your food

gut." This allows toxins, microbes, undigested

travels, the more processing it endures, and

food particles, and antibodies to escape from

the greater the risk of contamination.

our intestines and travel throughout the body via the bloodstream. We can't put the blame on gluten!

In

a

be an elaborate garden. I have a tiny garden that is only 10 x 3 feet. I grow my own herbs,

study

published

in

the

jour-

organic

tomatoes,

cucumbers,

peppers,

nal Interdisciplinary Toxicology, researchers

lettuce, blueberries, squash, and strawberries.

found a profound link to people ingesting

You can see pictures of my garden with other

glyphosate and developing celiac disease and

healthful tidbits by following me Insta-

gluten intolerance. This herbicide also de-

gram: DrDFriedman.

stroys the intestinal walls of fish.

Now that glyphosate is getting the atten-

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4. Don’t use Roundup! You can make your own weed killer using vinegar and Epsom

salts. This will kill the weeds while being environment and pet-friendly.

If you want to get a non-toxic pre-made product, one that I recommend is called Doctor Kirchner’s Natural Weed Killer. It’s made with ocean water and food-grade vinegar. The ocean water is collected at high tide and contains 70 minerals and trace elements including magnesium,

Food Sanity: How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction

calcium, and potassium. This enriches the ground, making it more suitaAs health expert for Lifetime television’s syndicated morning

ble for future plant growth. Just say no to Roundup! ~ Dr David Friedman

show and radio host, Dr. David Friedman has spent 18 years interviewing hundreds of health advocates, scientists, doctors and bestselling authors. His goal has always been to share research-based advice to help his audience reach their optimal health. Unfortunately, that’s not what happened.

Instead, every guest would leave his audience (and himself) more confused. The proponent of a vegan lifestyle would contradict the Paleo enthusiast. Those who swear by the Mediterranean eating style would be opposed to what the Gluten Free experts reported. Every week it was a new thing. Frustrated with so much biased and conflicting information, Dr. Friedman dove into the research and took a common sense meets common science approach. In his award-winning, #1 national bestselling book, Food Sanity, how to eat in a world of fads and

fiction, Dr. Friedman clears up the contradictions and misconceptions about what we are (and are not) supposed to eat.

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Here’s just a taste of what you’ll learn in Food Sanity: The one thing missing from most diets that causes you to regain your weight back, and then some.

Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Medite, which is better?

You don’t need to drink cow’s milk for strong bones. In fact, research shows it causes brittle bones!

Beef doesn’t give us the protein humans require.

Fish do not contain toxic levels of mercury and can be eaten every day!

Eggs do not cause high cholesterol. In fact, they lower it!

Many health experts say gluten is a leading cause of disease but research shows it reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, lowers blood sugar and aids in weight loss!

Counting calories makes you gain weight.

Salt (the right kind) isn’t bad for you. It reduces heart disease, lowers blood pressure and aids in weight loss.

Some vitamin supplements are made from toxic ingredients also used to make gasoline, nail polish remover, laundry detergent and ammonia.

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WHAT YOU EXPECT YOUR FIRST TIME AT THE CHIROPARACTOR DR KYLE COLLINS DC UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTOR Copyright Dr. Kyle Collins

Dr Collins is the author of the awardwinning, #1 national best-selling book Food Sanity, How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. He's a Doctor of Naturopathy, Chiropractic Neurologist, Clinical Nutritionist, Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner, and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Friedman is a syndicated television health expert and host of To Your Good Health Radio, which has changed the face of talk radio by incorporating entertainment, shock value, and solutions to everyday health and wellness issues.

When visiting a chiropractor for the first time,

visit includes your wardrobe. Overall, you

there’s a lot you probably don’t know about—

want to be comfortable during your initial

yet! Plus, there are a variety of different types

examination.

of chiropractors you might visit.

So, the best choice for what to wear to a chi-

So, knowing what to expect at the chiroprac-

ropractor is something comfortable and easy

tor, especially when seeing an upper cervical

to move in, like athletic wear.

chiropractor, is important! This way, you can

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At Begin Within Family Wellness, we treat

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To help you feel ready for your first visit with

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us, keep reading to learn what you can expect when you come in for your appointment.

What to Expect at the Chiropractor Preparing For Your Chiropractic Visit

have your consultation scheduled, it’s time to learn what that visit looks like!

At Begin Within Family Wellness, you start off by receiving a complimentary first consultation by calling our office at (480) 699-3086.

Then, when you come into the office for your first visit, you’re immediately greeted like family. At Begin Within, we want every patient

You might be surprised to learn that preparing

to feel comfortable and cared for so you can

for your first visit is an important first step to

have a phenomenal first visit.

visiting the chiropractor.

This first step should start by understanding the reasons to see a chiropractor, even if you’re not in pain. By knowing why you should see a chiropractor, you can then find one that offers the treatment you’re looking for.

The upper cervical chiropractors at Begin Within can provide you with more in-depth results regarding any issues you have with your upper cervical spine.

Another important part of preparing for your

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In that first visit, your chiropractor will sit down with you to learn more about why you’re here. From symptoms you’re experiencing to learning your health history, this is a comprehensive consultation experience.

Next, you will go through an extensive examination process that includes X-rays and other processes. All of this is important because your chiropractor won’t know if they can help without the right evaluation.

After your examination is done, you’ll schedule your next visit. Now, it’s

have the next steps for you to follow. These next steps include finding

time for your chiropractor to analyze the information they gathered in

and referring you to the right specialist that can help you heal.

your consultation to create the best next steps for your care.

Regardless of if chiropractic care is a fit for you, your chiropractor will go

What’s Next: Your Second Chiropractic Visit

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Begin Within prepares personalized chiropractic care plans for patients

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OVERCOMING YOUR WORST

TO LIVE YOUR BEST

Are you letting your past rob you of your future? Vulnerability, insecurity, anger, resentment and depression led Mistie into the arms of cocaine. Held hostage by addiction for ten years, she fell from becoming a surgeon in medical school to sporting black eyes, committing crimes and facing forty years in prison for taking someone's life. Left BROKEN, DEPRESSED and LOST, she found strength to PULL HERSELF UP by sharing the RAW TRUTH about addiction, domestic abuse, and shame to IMPACT others. In prison, she WROTE herself into a four step healing process strategically titled C.O.P.E. = HOPE, which triggers emotional release of pain, guilt, FORGIVENESS and depression. Mistie stresses "Don't wait, LOVE yourself TODAY! RETRAIN your brain to see SILVER LININGS instead of dwelling on negativity. Find your GREATNESS buried inside behind the shame, guilt, embarrassment, denial and arrogance and use it to PULL YOURSELF UP." She urges you to ask "who am I here to serve?" Shift your focus to helping someone else and you will discover your anger, resentment and selfdoubt will fade away. Stop looking into the rearview mirror and LET GO of your haunting past so you can BE PRESENT and show up in your FUTURE. PULL YOURSELF UP! God bless you Mistie Layne!!! Because of you, I am sharing my story of being an incest survivor to a THRIVER!!!

-Krysten Maracle I’ve never read or listened to the “other “ side of addition, it totally breaks my heart, yet infuriates me that drugs are so readily available. I WAS one of those judgmental people! It’s easy to forget that person is someone’s mom, wife, child, sister, friend, etc. You are definitely here to give these people help and Pull Themselves Up! Love you so much!

- Becky Tauzin

Thank you, Mistie Layne for the autographed book “WHAT GOES UP” … It was so intriguing, I just couldn't put it down.

SORRY not giving any details because y’all need to get a copy of this powerful book for yourselves.

- Nando Mel Mistie Layne is inspiring her strength and truth, are a real blessing as so much of her story and message have commonalities with us all. If we’re honest with ourselves, I’m bold face honest with other’s and myself. I’m not Willy Wonka, I don’t sugar coat.

—Brandilee Gallegos

Mistie, I wrote for you to be the next impactor. Your book, “WHAT GOES UP”, was easy to read. It was well written, I read it in one day, I did not want to put it down.

Although, your story was a heartbreaker. You are very brave and great example to others. Your honesty in telling all will be the key in getting others to know that there is a way out of a seemingly impossible lifestyle, I give your heart wrenching book, “WHAT GOES UP”, A 5 Starts!!!

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Surviving and Thriving After Drugs, Guns, Gangs, Dysfunctionality, and Craziness A Book by Steve Cederquist

by Angela Kelly Picture a dumpster - yes, a real dumpster! You know that big garbage

dark places. He’s lived it. From being a drug addict to getting himself

container that is collecting things that people are throwing away. Have

thrown in prison - he’s been there.

you gone “dumpster diving”? If you’ve ever been in a dark place, homeless, out of work, hungry, living on the streets - you may know what this is like. Just. To. Survive. But what about changing, getting rid of the things that are holding you down? Can we throw away these items into our “imaginary” dumpster and move on?

He’s written and organized this book - his memoir about his life to set you up for success. This is not an ordinary memoir though - he has a message - a greater vision for you.

If you have an incentive to change, “Life will take off in a new direction

Steve Cederquist says, “YES” in his new book, GET OUT ALIVE: Surviving and Thriving After Drugs, Guns, Gangs, Dysfunctional, and Crazy. This

because you’ll be directing it - the stuff you don’t want will go in the dumpster”.

book is a major dumpster dive into his life, he has been to those What are others saying about it?

“A great reminder that our past does not determine our tomorrow.

Well done!”

“If you ever feel STUCK, always seek out those who have been there before, learned how to rise, and conquer the odds by believing in themselves!”

-Greg S. Reid, author: Think and Grow Rich Series

-Erik “Mr. Awesome” Swanson 5 Time #1 Bestselling Author & Founder of Habitude Warriors, Speaker

“The activities that Steve lays out for readers of Get Out Alive not only help you to take stock of how you became the person you are today, they also help you to shape a positive perspective on life that will empower you going forward.”

-David Meltzer, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, best selling author, and top business coach “The power inbox is a message it transfers! That has the ability to impact the world in a way that can shift perceptions for the better as this is a book and a message that is massively needed in our time. A writer like this is a gift for the world!”

-Emmanuel Kelly, pop artist

“With candor and courage, Steve Cederquist shares the capacity and potential we all possess when we are motivated to decide to create real change in our life! He proves that anything is possible!”

-Julie Jones Hamilton, Executive Producer of World’s Greatest Motivators Television series “Steve’s life story is one of true perseverance & inspiration.

The writing is captivating, entertaining, and truly heart centered. I simply couldn’t put it down. Before I knew it, mascara was dripping down my face and I was ready to go tackle my dreams in a whole new inspired way. A great read for anyone: Young, old, thriving, or surviving.”

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