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HEALTHBEAT SHOW NOTES .... Episode #64 - Recorded September 29, 2006Hello
and welcome to this week’s edition of HealthBeat, Chiropractic OnLine Today’s
Health, News and informational Podcast. In
this week’s news:
We’ll Look At –
For
HealthBeat, This is Dr. Todd Eglow. Welcome
to HealthBeat Podcast #64, recorded
September 29, 2006. HealthBeat is
Chiropractic OnLine Today’s radio program, providing current news and
commentary about Chiropractic and Health. This
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Now for some news …. September
is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month One
in every six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer sometime in his life and
an estimated 29,900 American men lose their lives to prostate cancer each year -
that’s one death every 20 minutes. It’s imperative then for men to be aware
of their risk factors and to be proactive in seeking medical attention regarding
their health because like many other cancers, early detection is the key to
survival. While
many different kinds of cancer exist, prostate cancer is the most commonly
diagnosed cancer in men with one case being diagnosed about every three minutes.
Prostate cancer is different from most cancers in that a large percentage of men
do not experience any symptoms and the disease may progress before any
abnormalities are noted. At
the same time, the earlier the disease can be detected, the more likely it is
for treatment to be effective because prostate cancer can spread to other parts
of the body. The following are common symptoms of the disease:
Some
of the diagnostic tools available for detection include:
COT’s
HealthBeat strongly recommends going for regular checkups, especially for men
aged 40 and older. Surf
to our Show Notes for a link to this article and more about related Risk Factors
- http://library.gnc.com/healthConcernArticle.aspx?id=326&CategoryID=11&lang=en&source=EML_200609:NEWSLETTER:HEALTHY:PRSTARTICLE:GNC Virgin
olive oil deemed especially heart healthy Reporting
in the Annals of Internal Medicine, European researchers say virgin olive oil
may be particularly effective at lowering heart disease risk because of its high
level of antioxidant plant compounds. In
a study of 200 healthy men, the researchers found that virgin olive oil -- rich
in antioxidants called polyphenols -- showed stronger heart-health effects than
the more extensively processed "non-virgin" variety. The
findings suggest that virgin olive oil has more going for it than its supply of
heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, according to the study authors. Polyphenols,
they say, may account for some of the health benefits that have been attributed
to the oil. At
the end of the study, the researchers found that the men's levels of
"good" HDL cholesterol were highest after their three weeks on virgin
olive oil. They also showed a greater decline in markers of so-called oxidative
stress -- a process that helps deposit particles of "bad" LDL
cholesterol on the artery walls and can lead to a hardening and narrowing of the
vessels supplying the heart. Surf
to our Show Notes for a link to this Study - http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/abstract/145/5/333 Stress
and Health Stress
is a part of life. From being stuck in traffic to falling behind on paying
bills, too much stress can wreak havoc on our bodies. If you have a chronic
illness, even small tasks, such as making dinner or picking up the children from
school, can become overwhelming. Research on how stress causes illness is still
in its early phases. We do know though that stress can cause physical symptoms,
and may increase the rate of progression of a disease. According
to the Intellihealth.com web site, the following are some ways to reduce your
stress. Adjust
your attitude.
According to researchers, you can better cope with stress by focusing on three
ideas: challenge, control and commitment.
Learn
to problem solve.
The key, say experts, is to think through difficult situations systematically.
Communicate.
Keeping your troubles inside only adds to stress. Find someone safe to talk to
about your worries; it will reduce stress and help you deal with practical
problems. If you have a chronic medical condition, participate in a support
group. Exercise.
Regular exercise reduces stress. It helps protect the cardiovascular and immune
systems from the consequences of stressful events. Whether it’s swimming,
walking or another form of exercise, find time to do the activity on a regular
basis. Take
control of your diet and your sleep.
It’s hard to do, but if you eat a well-balanced, nutritious diet and get a
good night’s sleep, you’ll have more energy to cope with stress. And if
you’re tired and cranky, you’ll be more susceptible to stress-related
ailments. Do
something for others.
Volunteering for a worthy cause can be a great experience. It also can help you
forget about your own problems and increase your self-esteem. Surf
to our Show Notes for a link to this Article - http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/EMIHC277/24479/57048/244360.html?d=dmtContent Florida
Chiropractic Board Proposes Rule Changes According
to the ChiroWire eNewsletter, the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine is
proposing some rule changes that are currently in the public comment period. One
of the rule changes involves Continuing Education.
This rule change has two issues. First, the rule change will require that
of 40 hours of CE, in addition to hours in risk management, six (6) hours of the
forty (40) shall be in the area of record keeping / documentation and coding;
and two (2) hours of the forty (40) must be in the area of ethics. Second,
the rule will require that when attending a seminar, each time you enter or exit
the meeting room you will have to have your attendance certified by the courses
registrar. Another
rule change addresses retention of Chiropractic health records.
This rule change adds the language that a Chiropractor who "places
his licenses in a retired status" must retain records for 2 years. Surf
to our Show Notes for a link to the Florida Administrative web site - http://www.flrules.com/notice/result.asp?string=k&ruleno=&keyword=chiropractic&page=1 CCGPP
Document still Under Fire The
NJ Group, the ANJC, continues to raise questions about the CCGPP Best Practices
document – www.ccgpp.com. Of
note, in an open letter to the CCGPP, the ANJC asks for clarification between
the terms Guideline and Best Practice. They
further inquire about any relationship between CCGPP and the Work Loss Data
Institute, which lists the CCGPP document as a Guideline. As
a reminder, the CCGPP refers to the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and
Practice Parameters. It was formed
back in the mid-1990’s at the behest of the Congress of Chiropractic State
Associations (COCSA) and other State and National organizations. Over
this past summer, the CCGPP released their first proposed document, the Draft of
their Low back document. Surf
to our Show Notes for links for this document and the Work Loss Data Institute -
http://www.ccgpp.org/LB%20draft%20with%20highlights.pdf Chiropractic
and Wellness Chiropractors
have traditionally counseled patients on health promotion and wellness.
Chiropractic, Health Promotion, and Wellness offers patients a better
understanding of the chiropractor's important role, with practical questions and
authoritative answers across a range of topics, including nutrition, exercise,
and health behaviors. The
Doctor of Chiropractic as a wellness provider promotes not just spinal health
but a comprehensive model of health and wellness. The
Foundation for Chiropractic and Education Research recently released a new
publication entitled Chiropractic Health Promotion and Wellness.
The
publication is for anyone contemplating chiropractic care or already undergoing
treatment. This book provides
information on the ways chiropractors work as partners with individuals to
improve wellness. Surf
to our Show Notes for a link to this FCER Publication - download
order form
Health
Corner
–In this edition of HealthBeat’s Health Corner, we present some commentary
from Paul Krugman of the NY Times. Paul’s editorial this episode focuses on problems with the Health Insurance Industry.
As
always, please surf to our Podcast Show Notes at ChiropractiRadio.com
for a full listing of web references mentioned in today’s show. And
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