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18 Apr 2011    How Western Diets are Making the World Sick Dr. Kevin Patterson remarks about his first hand experince with the dramatic differences in body types of those on a Western diet as compared with Afghans. He also details his experiences with the Inuit people of the tundra and how thier bodies and the diseases they suffer have changed with the introduction of the Western diet of high refined carbs and corn syrup.   1 Feb 2011    Are your children sleeping enough? Children who sleep less than their peers are four times more likely to be obese and to have abnormal blood tests for insulin, glucose and other metabolic markers for inflammation.   19 Oct 2010    What Changes In Survival Rates Tell Us About US Health Care The US spends more on healthcare than all other nations, yet the disability adjusted  life expectancy of Americans ranks a dismal 24th among industrialized nations.  The authors of this study,published in the journal Health Affairs, show statistical evidence which supports their theory blaming an inefficient U.S. healthcare system for the declining life expectancy of Americans.   19 Jan 2010    Too Much Sitting Shortens Lives A new Australian study suggests that too much sitting shortens lives.   8 Dec 2009    US Tops the world in health care spending, results lag The US spends more than twice on healthcare as compared with other wealthy nations,  yet  the US ranks near the bottom in life expectancy and infant mortality.  This phenomenon is due in part to the over-utilization of high-tech medicine and pharmaceuticals when low-tech lifestyle change remains the real answer.  When looking for the problems in our healthcare industry one only needs to "follow the money..."   21 Oct 2009    From 'Sickcare' to Healthcare -- Most of us understand that regular maintenance and early diagnosis and adjustments not only keep our cars running reliably for a much longer time, but ultimately save us money as well. Though the human body is certainly much more complex than an automobile (and nearly impossible to "repair" once extensive damage has been done due to abuse and neglect), many Americans too often shrug and say "not to worry, the mainstream medical practice in our country can fix me." To me it seems that the ancient Chinese had it right. According to Dr. Jim Prado of the Pomperaug Chiropractic and Holistic Center in Southbury...   11 Oct 2009    Food Rules Earlier in the year Michael Pollan, author of Omnivore's Dilemma and In the Defense of Food, posted a request on Tara Parker Pope's health blog.  (Parker Pope is a health writer for the New York Times).  Pollan requested Parker Pope's bloggers to submit rules about eating.  Within days, more than 2,500 responses were posted.  Click here for a link to the October 11th 2009 New York Times Magazine with Pollan's 20 favorite postings.

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