Vol. 1 Number 10 – October 2002
Publisher: Kenneth G. Davis M.D., CPE
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Introduction:
I am a board-certified family doctor with 25 years of practice
experience and I believe you can learn to enjoy life while improving
your health. I call this concept PRO-vention and it is the basis of my
book:
“ HEALTH YOURSELF: THE CANDY, BOOZE, AND SEX PRESCRIPTION”
In this newsletter I will provide you with information, products, and
services that can add pleasure and enjoyment to your life and improve
your health as well.
The book, website, and newsletter are organized into three sections:
PANTRY PREVENTION : features information on how foods can be not only
enjoyable but healthy as well. PLEASURABLE PURSUITS : tells you how to
spend your time doing things that add zing to your life and improve your
health and help you live a longer and happier life. In POSITIVE PASSIONS
you will find out how to harness the power of your emotions and
attitudes to positively impact your life and health.
To order your copy
of “Health Yourself: The Candy Booze and Sex Prescription” visit the
website
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In this Issue:
1.Pantry Prevention:Keep the Cold Away with Cabernet;Lower
cholesterol... are you nuts?; Sex and the single serving.
2.. Pleasurable Pursuits:It's all in the water
3.Positive Passions: The "Write Stuff" to reduce stress Bonus Section:Go
Gingko not Kink-o to boost your sex life
PANTRY PREVENTION
Red wines, long known for their heart healthy benefits, may also help
prevent the common cold. Researchers in Spain found that a glass a day
of red wine lowered the incidence of common colds in their preliminary
studies. The chemical resveratrol found in red wine acts to reduce
inflammation and protect against infection. (Reported in Runners World
2002)
According to researchers, eating almonds and almond oil increases your
good cholesterol and lowers the bad cholesterol, thus reducing the
chances for a heart attack or stroke.
Sex and the Single Serving: The National Cancer Institute reports that
women eat four servings a day of fruits and vegetables while men eat
only three and a half servings a day. Cancer experts say that the extra
partial serving is enough to to make a real difference in decreasing
your chances of getting cancer.
"If we are what we eat, some of us are in
danger of becoming french fries."
Andrew Fitzpatrick
PLEASURABLE PURSUITS:
It's All in the Water
Water based exercise results in significant health gains and protection
against heart attacks for elderly women according to a recent study.
Women who participated in the 12 week study showed increased muscle
strength, an improved cholesterol profile, and improved agility and
movement.
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POSITIVE PASSIONS:
The "Write Stuff"
Keeping a journal of your daily activities and challenges can help
reduce stress and anger. Some patients also experience an improvement in
symptoms of some chronic diseases when they journal their feelings. John
Lee's book "Writing from the Body" (St. Martin's Press) is an excellent
resource.
Laugh
of the Month:
Phil Proctor's Prescriptions for Modern Life (From Funny Times)
Flipitor: increases life expectancy by controlling road rage and
diminishing the urge to flip off other drivers.
Empty Nestrogen: eliminates melancholy by enhancing the memoery
of
what a pain in the ass your kids were as teenagers and reminds you why
you couldn't wait for them to move out.
Buyagra: injected prior to shopping, it increases the potency and
duration of the spending spree.
Bonus:
Gingko not kinko
According to Dr. Andrew L. Stoll, taking Gingko Biloba as a supplement
may reverse or diminish the sexual impairment induced by certain
anti-depressants known as SSRI's. 91% of women and 76% of men in the
study reported an improvement in their sexual function when they addded
gingko while taking SSRI's. Gingko can cause bleeding in the higher
doses required to improve sexual function, so consult your doctor before
trying it as a supplement.
Email your questions and comments to
DrKen@healthyourselves.com
Dr. Ken's Speaking schedule:
Sept 27-29
American Association of Office Nurses Annual Convention- St. Louis
October:
How to Live to be 100-Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church-Houston
October:
St. Lukes Hospital Organizational Development Conference-Houston
October:
Interagency Conference: Conroe
November
Primary Care Network:San Antonio Tx, Tyler Tx,Tampa Fl.
November:
Mended Hearts: Conroe Tx
November:
International Real Estate Management- Houston
November:
Texas Academy of Family Physicians Leadership Conference
Email your questions and comments to
DrKen@healthyourselves.com
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association, or corporation call 800 318 1333 ext 8558 or go to
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See you next month! Remember to
HEALTH YOURSELF!
