TREAT YOUR BODY LIKE A TEMPLE BEFORE IT’S IN RUINS

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12-15-2OUT WITH THE OLD

Too often as they start to age, people shake and tremble at what is happening to them as all their expectations that they’ll live forever start to crumble. Who hasn’t heard the phrase, “Your body is a temple”?  Some scoff at the notion, others live by it.

“I finally realized that being grateful to my body was key to giving more love to myself.”

Oprah Winfrey

“Our bodies are apt to be our autobiographies.”

Frank Gillette Burgess

“The body never lies.”

Martha Graham

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”

Jim Rohn

Everything in life needs some kind of maintenance. If your yard has weeds, you get rid of them. If your hair’s too long, you get it cut. If your dog needs flea and tick meds, you don’t think twice about getting it. But your body?  Doesn’t it deserve even more attention? Isn’t it more crucial to attend to? You’d be amazed at how few people put it at the top of their “to-do” lists. Fortunately, it’s never too late to start.

EXERCISE YOUR OPTIONS

Exercise is an anti-aging bonanza; being active maintains muscles mass, boosts metabolism and keeps your heart and lungs doing what they are supposed to. And these are just a few examples. And it’s not like you have to be a tri-athlete to get noticeable results. One study found that just 15 minutes a day of moderate-intensity activity extended people’s lives by three years. A 2013 study conducted at Harvard found that exercise could be at least as effective as prescription drugs when it comes to preventing conditions such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever, boosting your feel-good endorphins. Hormones released when we exercise help maintain and support muscle tissue. Weight bearing exercises help build up your bone mass-key for preventing osteoporosis.

PUT THIS ON YOUR PLATE

From your brains to your bones, what you eat matters. So it’s important to help yourself to plenty of age-defying foods.

Produce-pile on the fruits and vegetable like dark leafy greens, and berries which are rich in antioxidant compounds, which have been shown to slow the growth of certain cancers as well as improve brain function, muscle tone, and balance. Foods in this category can also promote heart health, support bone health and even help reduce risk of cancer.

Protein-This key dietary component becomes even more critical starting in the 40s, when muscle mass begins to decline by up to 1 percent a year. That drop slows metabolism, which makes the pounds pile on more easily. The double whammy consequence: Added weight puts your health at risk, and down the road, diminished muscle mass can throw off your balance (upping chances of a fall), sap your strength, and even threaten your ability to recover from an illness or accident.

Omega-3 Rich Fish-The omega-3s in fatty fish like salmon and tuna offer many anti-aging benefits. With their potent anti-inflammatory effects, they help protect your heart, lower your odds of have a stroke and may even help guard against Alzheimer’s disease.

Whole Grains-Research has shown that whole grains offer protection against diabetes, heart disease, stroke, colon cancer, high blood pressure and even gum disease. Rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, whole grains can lower the risk of age-related illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Because they’re digested more slowly than processed grains, they also help prevent high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes.

Nuts-The fats in nuts are among the healthiest you can find. If you avoid nuts because they’re high in fat, think again. In fact, one study showed that snacking on nuts cut the risk cut the risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol by about 20%. You only need to eat 1/4 of an ounce a day to get the benefits — that’s about 4 almonds.

Olive Oil– A basic kitchen staple, olive oil is a powerhouse of healthy nutrients that nourish your body working its magic inside and out to slow the aging process. It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids and good cholesterol, and with the highest level of monounsaturated fat of any vegetable oil, olive oil is prized for its numerous age-fighting components.

Dark Chocolate-What is amazing, but wonderful, is that cocoa, which is unusually rich in flavanols may lower inflammation, keep blood pressure in check, prevent platelets from clotting (which could, in turn, prevent strokes and heart attacks and even boost brain power. Food such as these, and so many more, go a long way to shortening the illnesses that may come with aging.

SWEET DREAMS

Regularly catching only a few hours of sleep can hinder metabolism and hormone production in a way that is similar to the effects of aging and the early stages of diabetes. Chronic sleep loss may speed the onset or increase the severity of age-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and memory loss. Research has shown that just one week of sleep deprivation can alter hormone levels and their capacity to metabolize carbohydrates.

ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE

Research shows that how you perceive aging affects how long you will live. In a study of 660 people, those with more positive perceptions of their own aging lived an average of 7.5 years longer. Positive people don’t get stressed as much in day-to-day life, so they produce less inflammation. Less stress means less inflammation, which in turn promotes a longer life. It’s a simple formula. A negative attitude, because it causes stress and inflammation, can speed up aging.

IT MIGHT SEEM AS IF ANTI-AGING IS A BATTLE THAT CAN TAKE A LOT OUT OF YOU. YES, IT TAKES SOME WORK AND DEDICATION TO GOOD HABITS. AND YES, AGING IS A LONG ROAD. BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO TAKE THE JOURNEY ALONE. THERE IS SO MUCH THAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP SLOW THE AGING PROCESS AND HELP YOU HAVE A LIFE WHERE YOU FEEL BETTER LONGER. THE FIRST THING YOU CAN DO IS TO CALL DENVER HORMONE HEALTH AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO MEET WITH STEPHEN A. GOLDSTEIN, MD. WITH SIMPLE TESTS, HE CAN DETERMINE WHAT HORMONE IMBALANCE AND VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES YOU HAVE. FROM THERE, HE DEVELOPS THE OPTIMUM SOLUTION TO YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS-NO ONE SIZE FITS ALL. SO PICK UP THE PHONE. YOU’LL START TO FEEL BETTER THE MOMENT YOU DO.

SO CALL NOW OR REQUEST MORE INFORMATION.

THE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIFE – Germs!

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11-15-germs-blogGERMS TRAVEL FAST

Thanksgiving is the holiday that could really bug you. It is the most traveled day of the year. Denver International Airport is the 15th-busiest airport in the world and the fifth-busiest airport in the United States. With more than 52 million passengers traveling through the airport each year, DIA is one of the busiest airline hubs in the world’s largest aviation market. DIA is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado; generating more than $26 billion for the region annually. The trend for the past couple of years has shown an average of one million passengers traveling through the airport from Tuesday through Monday of the holiday week. Just think of getting into the airport. Think of all the people who are determined to get where they’re going no matter how sick they are. Think of everything you touch. Like airport drinking buttons. Think of the people from around the world carrying who knows what. The whole process is a precursor to the aged of actually getting on the plane.

LOCKED INSIDE AND NOWHERE TO GO

The ability of influenza to spread on aircraft has been well documented. You’re about to walk into long, metal, cold and flu incubators ready to play with your health. There’s no turning back, and when the door closes and the last device is turned off, you’re stuck. A combination of the low humidity on the flight, which dries up the natural defense mechanism offered by mucus, and a lot of strange people from around the world having packed any number of pathogens. And think how many passengers are cramped in there with you. The number of seats has ranged from 140 or so on a 737 while the largest number of passengers on an airplane was set on a Boeing 747 as part of Operation Solomon during which the aircraft carried 1,086 passengers from Ethiopia to Israel. The plane landed with two extra passengers as a result of two babies being born on the flight!

IT’S NASTY

You’re at 37,000 feet and you hear it—a big, wet, sneeze. You look around and it seems everywhere people are blowing their noses. The truth is, the increased risk of catching a cold is 100 times higher than not flying,

People sitting in a confined space for extended periods of time increases the risk of transmission of a host of airborne infections. Bacteria are everywhere. The longer the flight, the more risk.

DON’T TOUCH THAT

It’s all pretty “iffy” but there are some things in the plane that carry more germs than others. These include:

  • Plastic tray tables
  • Overhead air vents
  • Lavatory flush buttons
  • Seat belt buckles
  • Bath stall locks
  • Armrests
  • Window shades
  • Seat pocket cloth
  • Even leather.
  • Whoa.

Even though planes are regularly cleaned, you have to ask yourself to what extent. Some pathogens including e-coli can stay on things for days. In increasing numbers, people are wearing hospital masks, bringing antibacterial wipes, and wiping down every surface they can. They are asking for window seats instead of aisles where you have to touch more seat backs to make it to the bathroom. You do what you can. But no one’s immune to everything.

WHEREVER YOU’RE GOING, THERE IS SOMETHING YOU CAN BE GRATEFUL FOR. DENVER HORMONE HEALTH AND STEPHEN GOLDSTEIN M.D.. IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO CHECK OUT ANY HORMONE IMBALANCES OR VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES BEFORE YOU GO, AND IF INDICATED, GET A TAILORED TREATMENT TO DO AS MUCH FOR YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AS POSSIBLE. IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO SEE DR. GOLDSTEIN WHEN YOU RETURN TO SEE IF YOUR TRIP HAD ANY NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON YOUR HEALTH THAT CAN BE RESOLVED WITH ANOTHER TREATMENT THAT WILL HELP YOU CELEBRATE YOUR GOOD HEALTH.

SO CALL NOW OR REQUEST MORE INFORMATION.

In early 2016 we will be providing a vitamin IV that you can come and do prior to travel. For now it is recommended to bring hand sanitizer and clorox wipes, take vitamin C, echinacea, zinc and iodine supplements prior to travel and stay hydrated.

THE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIFE – Cyberchondria?

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11-15-googlhealth-blogNEVER GOOGLE YOUR HEALTH

The negative symptoms of self-diagnosing are disturbing with as many as 35% of people today going online to become Dr. Internet. More than 18% learn the hard way that they are wrong.  And less than 1 in 3 follow up with a real physician for a real opinion. Every person who searches for answers online is only a few symptoms and about 4 websites from thinking they have some terminal illness and are going to die.

CYBERCHONDRIA-THE NEW DISEASE

“Cyberchondria? You’ve got to be kidding!” Regrettably Cyberchondria is a new phenomenon that increases as use of the Internet does. Cyberchondria is the unfounded escalation of concerns about common symptoms bases on review of search results and literature on the web. The way people are sharing everything today only intensifies the disease.

“MY TOE HURTS”—DO I HAVE CANCER

People try to diagnose their illnesses but are totally unequipped to interpret their symptoms. And this can be as hazardous to your health as anything that might really be going on. One minute their toe hurts, minutes later they have gout, and almost minutes later they are sure they have brain cancer. They never consider the fact that the answer is simply that their shoes might be too tight. It is true that different symptoms can be indicative of different illnesses. But you’re not qualified to determine that.

SUPPLEMENTAL CRAZY THINKING

Before people turn to real physicians to get diagnosed and find out what might really be going on, they also run to the pharmacy or health food store, or once again, hit the internet Googling “supplements”. Supplements are often beneficial when prescribed correctly and in the correct dosage by a knowledgeable physician. But there are huge numbers of people filling drawers with supplements they know nothing about, or even worse, are taking dosages that can be extremely dangerous and toxic. The side effects of this behavior can often mimic the side effects of more serious health issues. Even well known vitamins as A, E, B6 and iron can cause effects as adverse as damaging nerves or interfering with the body’s ability to clot blood.

LEAVE IT TO THE DOCTOR

Without question there are lists of real health problems people suffer from including:

  • Loss of well-being
  • Loss of energy/stamina
  • Loss of strength
  • Loss of motivation
  • Loss of sex drive
  • Loss of sexual response
  • Loss of sexual function
  • Difficulty achieving orgasm
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Mood swings
  • Impotence
  • Loss of confidence
  • Irritability
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Tearfulness
  • Panic attacks
  • Poor sleep
  • Cold body temperature
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Difficulty losing weight
  • Increased body weight
  • Loss of muscle mass
  • Poor endurance
  • Increased sugar craving
  • High blood pressure
  • Achiness
  • Joint pain
  • Headaches
  • Memory lapse
  • Foggy thinking
  • Poor concentration
  • Poor mental clarity
  • Loss of bone mass
  • Visual changes
  • Thinning skin/nails/hair/
  • Dry, oily skin
  • Acne
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Urinary urgency/frequency
  • Increased water retention
  • Bloating
  • Irregular periods
  • Increased facial hair

SO WHAT’S THE SMART THING TO DO? FIND OUT WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON, IF, IN FACT, THERE REALLY IS SOMETHING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT. AT DENVER HORMONE HEALTH, STEPHEN GOLDSTEIN M.D. WILL LISTEN TO ALL YOUR ISSUSES, THEN WITH A SIMPLE TEST, DETERMINE ANY HORMONE IMBALANCES OR VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES YOU MIGHT HAVE THAT ARE CONTRIBUTING TO HOW YOU FEEL. FROM THERE HE WILL TAILOR A UNIQUE SOLUTION TO YOUR REAL NEEDS TO HELP YOU FEEL YOUR BEST. SOMETHING GOOGLE NEVER CAN. OR WILL.

SO CALL NOW OR REQUEST MORE INFORMATION.