Link to the Show / Show NotesArthritisCentral News and Views #11 - 5/25/05
- Lessons to be learned from Dana and Christopher Reeve regarding being a care giver or receiving care from others.
- Developing a disability makes you more appreciative of what you previously were able to do.
- Getting outside of your own pain and depression by doing something helpful for someone else.
- For more information on the work Dana Reeve is doing, visit www.ChristopherReeve.org
- More information for you regarding the recent changes recommended by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. (visit http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/report).
- A new emphasis on eating more whole grains and dark green vegetables and avoiding trans fats and sweets
- A return to the concept of caloric intake and the calories we burn up each
day.
- Various foods may have an impact on your immune system and on inflammation.
- Check out the article by Isadore Rosenfeld entitled "Help Your Body
Protect Itself" in Parade Magazine on May 1, 2005. Visit http://www.parade.com/current/columns/health.html
- A discussion about a recent study showing the dangers of extreme obesity
leading to an increased risk of death.
- Although obesity is not as big a "killer" as originally incorrectly
reported one year ago, the CDC is still not backing off of its concerns about
the risks of obesity. Others are more skeptical.
- Another alarming report deals with the increased risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease associated with obesity.
- Dr. Rutstein encourages you to "take back control" of your weight
and diet now! He also recommends combining this with a full exercise program
including aquatic therapy, the 15 Minute Total Joint and
- Body Workout, Texas Tai Chi, along with a mild walking program.
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