“Just Noticing”: Observations Of A Blogger
Posted by Michelle Moquin on September 5th, 2010
“Just Noticing”….
- …that when you do your research on taking a holistic medicine in hopes that it will replace a Big Pharma med, that you may have been prescribed or are thinking you need:
99% of the time if the research comes out saying something against holistic medicines, it was researced by someone who is against holistic medicines, and backed by the pharmaceutical companies.
Nidal: This is the “more” that I wanted to say the other day in regards to your comment on how we can trust what the medical industry sells us. This is what my doctor friend told me, whom I completely trust and respect:
You must check and see which pharmaceutical company is supporting the research of the medications you are taking. He suggest that you check to find out “who” supports the doctors that are doing the research for any particular drug you are using. If the doctors work for the pharmaceutical company and the study does not go the way they want it to go, meaning the research doesn’t support the drug they are trying to promote, they won’t be able to publish that article.
It’s quite simple and logical – Look at the resource. Who are the backers? He says that 99% of the time if the research comes out saying something against holistic medicines, it was researced by someone who is against holistic medicines, and backed by the pharmaceutical companies. Big pharma does not want the vitamins, and herbs, and minerals to work because they are selling “drugs”. They are always going to promote their products over anything holistic.
The well being of others is not necessarily their main concerns when it comes to profits. My doctor friend suggested that when you do the research you try to find companies that do the research overseas where Big Pharma doesn’t exist and you will get truer research results. He suggest that people check out Yamaha University in Japan – Look at the source. Who financed the research?
We have to think logically. Most of the ailments that we have today have been around for along time and there were solutions before there were “drugs” otherwise many people would be dead. Big Pharma gives chemically what we can do naturally. It’s not to say that all drugs are bad but one must know who is financing the research, and if the pharmaceutical companies are, you can bet they aren’t going to be saying anything good about holistic medications when they are promoting and backing “drugs”.
Readers: Drugs are huge in our lives. Every other commercial on TV and ad on the radio is promoting drugs. And more and more we are hearing reports of just how bad some of these drugs being sold to the consumers are. I found this to be very helpful and worthwhile to pass on. I HOPE that you did too.
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Marilyn: I wish I was headed for Bali. I hope that you have a wonderful experience, and find what yu are looking for. Keep us posted. :)
Aberkios: I have been to your wonderful country and have visited many of the Greek Islands. But I have to say Mykonos was my most fave. I have such grand memories there…and dancing on the tables all night long was one of my most fond memories, of a time in my life where living day by day, beaching it, and having fun was the name of the game.
Zen Lill: I loved the eating too – the food was soo yummy looking…Oh and by the way, I do workout. A little yoga here and a little Pilates there…and now I have a trainer. I am back in the gym again. I thought I never would be but I love my trainer Allen, at The Present Body. My workout is a blast. He can train anyone in the world through skype, and he does – which I think is so cool. (Disclaimer: No kickbacks here either:)
Guys and Girls: Thank you for all of the compliments. Any girl, (not to mention her ego), would love the attention. I am no different. :)
Ruby: I’ve discovered the dogs are always out. :)
Carol: We must’ve had quite a few drinks because I am sorry to say that I don’t remember. In fact I barely remember that trip at all. :)
Talbot: Snake. :)
Anonymous: Did you mean the Boss as in “Harry“? – No chance. I am not his type but I do love him big time. Good times yes, and there will be plenty more.
Mike: I bet lots of people loved that article. Me? I’m not much of a drinker at all anymore. 10 drinks a month would be pushing it for me. (Of course this doesn’t include my stays at Burning Man, where shots of tequila is the morning ritual, and the afternoon, and the… :)
A: Hmm…we are going back now aren’t we. Loved that car. Those were the days? Don’t get me wrong…they were fun…But I like where I am right now. I HOPE that you do too. :)
Stay healthy…peace out…
Lastly, greed over a great story is surfacing from my ‘loyal’(?) readers. With all this back and forth about who owns what, that appears on my blog, let me reiterate that all material posted on my blog becomes the sole property of my blog. If you want to reserve any proprietary rights don’t post it to my blog. I will prominently display this caveat on my blog from now on to remind those who may have forgotten this notice.
Gratefully your blog host,
michelle
Aka BABE: We all know what this means by now :)
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September 5th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Hi Mischa, great advice, right on to you and your doctor pal.
Sounds like you were a screech back in the high school or just after (?) days with the Porsche screaming around town and probably driving commando ; ) nice – kept all the boys and girls smiling it seems…
Catch you later, Zen Lill
September 5th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
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September 5th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
No Michelle, I didn’t me boss as in Harry. You are being a little to coy. You worked as a waitress at this Harry Denton’s and the “boss” was a friend of ours who had the hots for you.
Hell, you weren’t exactly running from his attentions. I’m not trying to enact a kiss and tell here. Just mentioning that there was some chemistry between you two.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Michelle
Your comments on the publications from the medical industry is so true. They are bought and paid for scientist who will say anything for a few dollars more.
Helen
September 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Yeah, I’m in a pretty good place right now. Never imagined I would be making this much money. But I can’t help but reminisce about the pleasure a quick glimpse of those panties as you entered or departed that porsche gave me.
Today the views are longer, and more expensive without always being equal in pleasure.
Sometimes the things we get for free are the best.
I was just writing in to say thanks for the memories.
The legs, the panties, the smile and those haunting green eyes were an unforgettable combination.
A
September 5th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
The Perfect 10 Diet
Michael Aziz, MD
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Like most physicians, I used to advise overweight patients to follow the American Heart Association’s low-fat guidelines, but most of these patients continued to gain.
After years of research, I discovered that most diets fail because they don’t take into account the hormones that regulate appetite and control weight.
The body contains more than 100 hormones, substances that regulate bodily functions. People who maintain an optimal hormonal balance are more likely to maintain a healthy weight than those who count calories.
Overall, I have found that the diet that is best for hormone optimization has 40% carbohydrates (vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains)… 40% fat (saturated fats from dairy products, coconut and palm oils, and monounsaturated fats in olive oil, avocados and nuts)… and 20% protein (eggs, fish, shellfish and poultry, plus red meat in moderation).
Many people are surprised that I recommend eating saturated fats. Probably the single greatest nutritional myth of past decades has been that saturated fat is unhealthful.
Eating foods rich in saturated fat boosts the production of anti-aging hormones, including estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
The important hormones* for weight control and how to regulate them…
INSULIN
Up to 75% of American adults produce too much insulin. This increases appetite and leads to obesity as well as diabetes.
What happens: A low-fat diet with excess carbohydrates causes the pancreas to overproduce insulin.
Excess insulin increases fat storage and makes it extremely difficult to lose weight.
Solution: A diet high in natural foods (whole grains, vegetables, fish, etc.) with a minimum of processed carbohydrates.
Also helpful: One to two tablespoons of brewer’s yeast daily. It’s high in chromium, a trace mineral that reduces blood sugar and improves glucose tolerance.
Better glucose tolerance reduces the amount of insulin that is produced by the pancreas.
GLUCAGON
Levels of glucagon (glu-ca-gon) rise when insulin is low. Unlike insulin, which transports the sugar in blood into the body’s cells, glucagon pulls sugars out of storage to provide energy. It melts away fat in the process.
What happens: Glucagon and insulin can’t be present in large amounts simultaneously, because they have opposing actions. If your insulin levels are high, your levels of glucagon will always be low.
Solution: Limit yourself to three meals a day. It was once thought that “grazing” (having frequent small meals) would help people lose weight.
This style of eating promotes weight gain because it elevates insulin and depresses glucagon.
LEPTIN
The hormone leptin is secreted by fat cells and is the main hormone that controls satiety, the feeling of fullness after eating.
What happens: People who produce too little leptin — or, paradoxically, too much — tend to gain weight because they’re hungry all the time.
A diet high in processed foods, particularly those that contain trans fatty acids or high-fructose corn syrup, causes the body to burn fewer calories and store fat even in the presence of leptin.
Solution: A diet high in natural fats, such as the omega-3 fatty acids in fish, along with whole grains, vegetables and fruits.
THYROID
About 25 million Americans suffer from hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid gland. This lowers the body’s metabolism and can lead to obesity — even in people who don’t eat very much.
Hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease that requires medical care, but it can be exacerbated by a poor diet.
What happens: People who follow a low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet often develop low thyroid hormone levels.
So do people who eat mainly processed foods. Iodine from excess salt blocks enzymes that produce thyroid hormones.
Solution: Use sea salt instead of regular salt. It contains less iodine. Eat sea vegetables (such as wakame and nori) at least twice a week.
They contain just enough iodine to help you maintain optimal thyroid function.
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables — they enhance the body’s production of thyroxine, the active form of thyroid hormone.
HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE (HGH)
HGH is produced by the pituitary gland to promote the growth and repair of muscle tissue.
What happens: People who don’t produce enough HGH tend to have less muscle and more body fat. Excess body fat further depresses HGH.
Solution: As with glucagon, HGH rises when people eat less frequently. Eat just three meals a day.
Also helpful: Eat eggs, poultry or fish most days. These foods increase HGH. Get a good night’s sleep. Most of the body’s HGH is produced during sleep.
CORTISOL
Cortisol is a stress hormone because it rises during times of stress. In our high-stress society, virtually everyone has elevated levels of cortisol.
What happens: It promotes the storage of fat, particularly the dangerous visceral (belly) fat.
Solution: Maintain your emotional equilibrium with activities such as yoga and meditation. Also, people who eat natural foods and avoid processed foods tend to have healthier cortisol levels.
SEX HORMONES
Men start producing less testosterone at about age 20, while women have a sharp drop in estrogen and progesterone as they approach menopause.
It’s not a coincidence that most people start to gain weight when levels of these hormones decline.
What happens: Declines in sex hormones are a natural, age-related phenomenon.
But excessive drops in these hormones usually are caused by too much sugar in the diet and lack of natural fats, such as butter, along with lifestyle factors, such as smoking and alcohol consumption.
Solutions: Men and women can improve their hormonal profiles by exercising regularly… not smoking… and drinking alcohol only in moderation (no more than two drinks daily for men and one for women).
Also important: Drink less coffee. Caffeine lowers testosterone.
Women can maintain a healthier estrogen/progesterone balance by eating high-quality proteins and fats (from eggs, butter, whole milk and poultry) at least once a day. The same foods will help increase testosterone in men.
DHEA
DHEA is the “precursor” hormone produced by the adrenal gland that the body uses to manufacture other hormones, including estrogen and testosterone.
What happens: People who drink too much coffee or eat margarine or other foods that contain trans fats tend to have lower levels of DHEA. Processed carbohydrates, including white bread, also can cause DHEA to decline.
Solution: Avoid processed foods, and eat some saturated fat most days of the week. This will help increase the body’s production of DHEA.
10 STEPS TO THE PERFECT 10
To optimize your hormones and lose weight…
40% carbohydrates: Vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains.
40% fat: Saturated fats from dairy products, coconut and palm oils and monounsaturated fats in olive oil, avocados and nuts.
20% protein: Eggs, fish, shellfish, poultry and red meat, in moderation.
Also…
Limit yourself to three meals a day (avoid snacking).
Have one to two tablespoons of brewer’s yeast daily.
If you have low thyroid, eat sea vegetables twice a week and choose sea salt over regular iodized salt.
Reduce stress with yoga and meditation.
Get regular exercise.
Limit alcohol and caffeine, and don’t smoke.
Get a good night’s sleep.
*Few physicians routinely test all of these hormones in overweight patients. To find a specialist in your area who uses this approach, go to the Web site of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine at http://www.WorldHealth.net.
Personal interviewed Michael Aziz, MD, founder and director of Midtown Integrative Medicine, which blends traditional and complementary therapies. He is an internist and attending physician at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City, where he also maintains a private practice. He is author of The Perfect 10 Diet (Cumberland House). http://www.Perfect10Diet.com.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
No comment on the Cyborg question, Michelle? So Main Dude what’s your take.
Cyborg or human. Experienced any new thrills in the sack?
I mean heightened erotic enjoyment. Supernatural pleasure? Sometimes too good to be true is.
Abe
September 6th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Si,
I remember you in that porsche. First time i saw you, I thought you were a freaky eyed latino. But I never saw you with any other latinos so I figured you were an easy tanned gringo.
You were always strolling in super short skirts and you had a smile for everyone. We spoke a few times. I aways regretted I didn’t have the nerve to ask you out.
Then one day you just stopped coming around. I always regretted not at least asking. A classmate told me about a year ago about your website.
So we meet again. This time you are a very successful writer and happily married. You deserve the best because you always met others with a smile in Marin.
I never met anyone who had a bad word to say about you. But back then most of my friends knew I had a crush on you.
I was two grades behind you in school and I guess I could never catch up. Today, I’m happily married with one very spoiled daughter. But she’s her daddy’s baby so I let her have her way.
I have a internet service vehicle that one of the big boys want so I will be selling it in October. Sonya wants to take the money and move back to her home country of Brazil.
I’m an American. This is my home and I love Marin. Besides now we will finally be rich enough to move to her much envied Belvedere community.
Our daughter says no matter what we do she’s not leaving her country or friends. That would be my little girl, secretly standing up for her papa.
That mention of you in your porsche brought back fond memories so I Just wanted to say hola.
Hola
Alonzo
September 6th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Michelle
Your article about research firms conveniently finding medical uses for the products of the companies they work for is just the way the food and drug companies do business today.
They look upon the “research” companies they hire to promote the medical benefits of their product as just another form of advertisement.
Thanks for reminding your readers to take those advisement with the proverbial grain of salt.
Sherri
September 6th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Decks Provide the Best Payback Among Home Improvements
Bill Keith
At resale, a deck returns 85% of what it cost to build. Other high-payback home improvements: Any improvements that increase energy efficiency, such as adding a new furnace or upgrading attic insulation, return 85% of their costs…
siding replacement and minor kitchen remodeling recoup 83%… window replacement, 81%.
Worst projects for getting back what they cost: Sunroom, 59%… home office, 57%.
Personal interviewed Bill Keith, remodeling expert, St. John, Indiana, and host of Quick Tips on Chicago-area PBS TV. He is president of SunRise Solar, a designer of solar-powered attic fans. http://www.sunrisesolar.net
September 6th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Hafa adai
If aliens are here on Guam, we just got the RQ-4 Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft to take them on.
of course they say we got them to provide support for “hurricanes and volcanic eruptions.”
Nani
September 6th, 2010 at 8:56 am
There will be a series of earthquakes and two major volcanic eruptions, between the end of September and the 23 of October if an agreement is not reached for the safe and secret extraction of a faction of the stranded aliens affected by the BP spills.
Xur
September 6th, 2010 at 9:58 am
[...] Anonymous: Forgive me; I wasn’t trying to be coy. It was just a misunderstanding. I thought you meant we partied at Harry’s Starlight Room. You meant, when I “worked” at Harry’s “Southside”. Okay…I get it. I wasn’t going that far back. [...]
May 15th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
It’s enormous that you are getting ideas from this article as well as from our discussion made at this time.