How Chronic Pain affects Relationships

Chronic Pain and Relationships

One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with chronic pain is it’s affects on relationships.   Like many chronic conditions, chronic pain can start to take center stage in the relationship and affect many of the things that should be normally part of the relationship.   Especially in spouse and child:parent relationships, so much will change with the person in chronic pain as the activities gradually or quickly decrease.

It is easy at this stage for a person with chronic pain to feel guilty or angry or useless.   So often the emotional juice needed to build a relationship just isn’t there for the person in chronic pain.   It is easy for this person to give into despair, particularly if there does not appear to be any light at the end of the tunnel regarding the chronic pain.

This person and the family needs a solution to this kind of chronic pain. 

What is Chronic Pain anyway?

Well, we all know what pain is.   But what is chronic pain?    Well the purpose of pain is to help us avoid bad things happening to our body.  When an injury happens, things hurt.  That’s the way it’s supposed to be.  That is called “acute pain”. 

Chronic pain, however, is pain that lasts well after the 6 week time that it should normally take for an injury to get better.   Some would say that you can’t call it chronic pain until it has lasted for 3 months.   Either way the pain is lasting well after the injury.

There are many medical strategies to try to help deal with chronic pain and it is absolutely crucial that anybody who has chronic pain seek medical attention to figure out why they have it and what can be done about it.   Nobody--- and I repeat nobody--- should ever deal with their chronic pain using alternative strategies until they have had a thorough evaluation. 

Unfortunately for many people, after the evaluation there is the reality that their chronic pain is still with them.   It just stays and stays and stays.   In that case it becomes very reasonable to pursue alternative strategies as long as they are safe. 

I have discovered that a very powerful nutrient grown right in the Sonoran Desert called
“betalains” may help to decrease chronic pain.   At least that’s been the experience of some people who have been fortunate enough to get ahold of this nutrient.

Fortunately this nutrient can now be obtained through a whole food in drink form that actually tastes good.  You can read the story about this very powerful nutrient and how it might help chronic pain at this link.

Wellness Coach

Stanley Lang

wholehealthdoc@gmail.com

Omega-3 and Bone Health

I always thought bone density tests were typically done on aging women, and I always thought calcium and vitamin d were the most important minerals needed to maintain healthy bones. In April of this year (2009), all that may have changed, as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may have taken their place in the battle of bone health.

"In adults, it is said vitamin D deficiency may precipitate or exacerbate osteopenia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases. There is also some evidence that the vitamin may reduce the incidence of several types of cancer and type-1 diabetes." [1] Move over vitamin d, there's a new player in town!

Researchers from the University of California's School of Medicine in San Diego reported the results of their "investigating into the association between the ratio of dietary omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and bone mineral density (BMD). In their study, subjects were 1,532 men and women ranging in age from 45 to 90 who answered food intake questionnaires and underwent tests of their bone density." [2]

The result were astonishing, because they found that "the hip bones of people who consumed more omega-6 EFAs relative to omega-3 EFAs were less dense-hence more prone to fracture-while people who consumed more omega-3 EFAs relative to omega-6 EFAs had denser, stronger bones."

As the authors said, "A higher ratio of n-6 [omega-6] to n-3 [omega-3] fatty acids is associated with lower BMD at the hip in both sexes. These findings suggest that the relative amounts of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids may play a vital role in preserving skeletal integrity in older age."

If you're looking to incorporate more omega-3-fatty acids into your diet, fish is your best bet. The purest choice fish include canned sardines or mackerel, wild Alaskan salmon and sablefish, and small, troll-caught tuna. However, if you're not a fish eater, TriVita's Omega Prime is a supplement that's high in omega-3 fatty acids.

TriVita's Omega Prime contains a premier and unique blend of four different types of the most highly regarded Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) oils – Fish, Flaxseed, Evening Primrose and Perilla Seed. It also uses only contaminant-free fish oil that has undergone a 10 stage distilling process.

As mentioned earlier, omega-3 supports our wellness in so many ways, which now includes healthy bones. It's one of the best nutrients to reduce runaway inflammation. This may be new to you, but runaway inflammation can lead to various serious health problems in the body involving the heart, arteries, lungs, joints and more.

You can receive additional information on Omega Prime by clicking on the image below:

Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate - #12871028
440-725-3729

Sources:
[1]www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Four-times-current-vitamin-D-doses-needed-for-winter-levels-Study/?c=m6wryBCkbEotmub3lbhtuQ%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily
[2] www.imakenews.com/vitalchoiceseafood/e_article000429089.cfm?x=b5dJ93l,b1pTrCB7,w

 

 

 

 

Omega Prime and Bone Health

I always thought bone density tests were typically done on aging women, and I always thought calcium and vitamin d were the most important minerals needed to maintain healthy bones. In April of this year (2009), all that may have changed, as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may have taken their place in the battle of bone health.

"In adults, it is said vitamin D deficiency may precipitate or exacerbate osteopenia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases. There is also some evidence that the vitamin may reduce the incidence of several types of cancer and type-1 diabetes." [1] Move over vitamin d, there's a new player in town!

Researchers from the University of California's School of Medicine in San Diego reported the results of their "investigating into the association between the ratio of dietary omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and bone mineral density (BMD). In their study, subjects were 1,532 men and women ranging in age from 45 to 90 who answered food intake questionnaires and underwent tests of their bone density." [2]

The result were astonishing, because they found that "the hip bones of people who consumed more omega-6 EFAs relative to omega-3 EFAs were less dense-hence more prone to fracture-while people who consumed more omega-3 EFAs relative to omega-6 EFAs had denser, stronger bones."

As the authors said, "A higher ratio of n-6 [omega-6] to n-3 [omega-3] fatty acids is associated with lower BMD at the hip in both sexes. These findings suggest that the relative amounts of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids may play a vital role in preserving skeletal integrity in older age."

If you're looking to incorporate more omega-3-fatty acids into your diet, fish is your best bet. The purest choice fish include canned sardines or mackerel, wild Alaskan salmon and sablefish, and small, troll-caught tuna. However, if you're not a fish eater, TriVita's Omega Prime is a supplement that's high in omega-3 fatty acids.

TriVita's Omega Prime contains a premier and unique blend of four different types of the most highly regarded Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) oils – Fish, Flaxseed, Evening Primrose and Perilla Seed. It also uses only contaminant-free fish oil that has undergone a 10 stage distilling process.

As mentioned earlier, omega-3 supports our wellness in so many ways, which now includes healthy bones. It's one of the best nutrients to reduce runaway inflammation. This may be new to you, but runaway inflammation can lead to various serious health problems in the body involving the heart, arteries, lungs, joints and more.

You can receive additional information on Omega Prime by clicking on the image below:

Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate - #12871028
440-725-3729

Sources:
[1]www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Four-times-current-vitamin-D-doses-needed-for-winter-levels-Study/?c=m6wryBCkbEotmub3lbhtuQ%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily
[2] www.imakenews.com/vitalchoiceseafood/e_article000429089.cfm?x=b5dJ93l,b1pTrCB7,w

Weight Loss and Sleep Apnea

A recent study shows that "obese people with sleep apnea who lose 10% of their weight have a good chance of improving their condition." [1] This is great news, but I have to ask a couple of questions. 1. What measures can be taken to lose that ten percent? 2. Do weight loss systems work? Let's first take a look at sleep apnea, benefits of losing weight, and then we'll get into my questions.

The study's lead author, Gary Foster, director of the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University in Philadelphia says that "this is good news because it shows that a little bit of weight loss can go a long way when it comes to improving sleep apnea." [1]

What is sleep apnea? The American Sleep Apnea Association describes it this way:

The Greek word "apnea" literally means "without breath." There are three types of apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed; of the three, obstructive is the most common. Despite the difference in the root cause of each type, in all three, people with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night and often for a minute or longer.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep. In central sleep apnea, the airway is not blocked but the brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe. Mixed apnea, as the name implies, is a combination of the two. With each apnea event, the brain briefly arouses people with sleep apnea in order for them to resume breathing, but consequently sleep is extremely fragmented and of poor quality. [2]

Although getting a better night of sleep helps the body to function at a higher degree, there are so many more benefits associated to weight loss than better rest. According to the Life Clinic website, "reducing your weight by 5-10 percent can decrease your chance of developing heart disease or having a stroke. You can improve your heart function, blood pressure and your levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides." [3]

All of this weight loss talk is great news, but what measures can be taken to lose that first five to ten percent, and then help someone maintain their weight once it's been lost? That brings me to my next question; do weight loss systems work? Many systems make claims that they work, but many of these systems fail to provide scientific proof.

One weight loss system that is scientifically formulated and physician approved, is TriVita's Leanology. Leanology's products are natural nutrient based, and contain no stimulants. Leanology has been clinically proven for optimal, healthy weight loss. The 3-Step Value Pack is easy to follow and convenient!

If losing weight has been a problem - Leanology may provide the solution to your weight loss problem. Listen to what people are saying about Leanology.

"I once thought of myself as lean, but now felt heavy. I woke up one morning to see an obese individual looking back at me in the mirror. I knew the only solution to avoid heart disease and other health problems was to diet. I heard about TriVita’s Leanology program. I used the vanilla and chocolate flavored nutritional shakes for a little under five months, and my results were surprising! I went down to 160 pounds!"
Jason F. Scottsdale, AZ

"I've lost 30 pounds… I really like the new me! My weight loss started off modestly, but once I invested in the Leanology shakes and capsules, the weight started to peel off. Over the next five months I lost 30 pounds and I have managed to keep it off ever since!"
Rose D. Vanderhoof, BC

To learn more about Leanology's weight loss system, click on the image below.

Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate - 12871028
440-725-3729

Sources:
[1] www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2009-09-28-obesity-apnea_N.htm?csp=34
[2] www.sleepapnea.org/info/index.html
[3] www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/losing-weight.asp

 

 

 

 

Weight Loss and Sleep Apnea

A recent study shows that "obese people with sleep apnea who lose 10% of their weight have a good chance of improving their condition." [1] This is great news, but I have to ask a couple of questions. 1. What measures can be taken to lose that ten percent? 2. Do weight loss systems work? Let's first take a look at sleep apnea, benefits of losing weight, and then we'll get into my questions.

The study's lead author, Gary Foster, director of the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University in Philadelphia says that "this is good news because it shows that a little bit of weight loss can go a long way when it comes to improving sleep apnea." [1]

What is sleep apnea? The American Sleep Apnea Association describes it this way:

The Greek word "apnea" literally means "without breath." There are three types of apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed; of the three, obstructive is the most common. Despite the difference in the root cause of each type, in all three, people with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night and often for a minute or longer.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep. In central sleep apnea, the airway is not blocked but the brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe. Mixed apnea, as the name implies, is a combination of the two. With each apnea event, the brain briefly arouses people with sleep apnea in order for them to resume breathing, but consequently sleep is extremely fragmented and of poor quality. [2]

Although getting a better night of sleep helps the body to function at a higher degree, there are so many more benefits associated to weight loss than better rest. According to the Life Clinic website, "reducing your weight by 5-10 percent can decrease your chance of developing heart disease or having a stroke. You can improve your heart function, blood pressure and your levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides." [3]

All of this weight loss talk is great news, but what measures can be taken to lose that first five to ten percent, and then help someone maintain their weight once it's been lost? That brings me to my next question; do weight loss systems work? Many systems make claims that they work, but many of these systems fail to provide scientific proof.

One weight loss system that is scientifically formulated and physician approved, is TriVita's Leanology. Leanology's products are natural, nutrient based, and contain no stimulants. Leanology has been clinically proven for optimal, healthy weight loss. The 3-Step Value Pack is easy to follow and convenient!

If losing weight has been a problem - Leanology may provide the solution to your weight loss problem. Listen to what people are saying about Leanology.

"I once thought of myself as lean, but now felt heavy. I woke up one morning to see an obese individual looking back at me in the mirror. I knew the only solution to avoid heart disease and other health problems was to diet. I heard about TriVita’s Leanology program. I used the vanilla and chocolate flavored nutritional shakes for a little under five months, and my results were surprising! I went down to 160 pounds!"
Jason F. Scottsdale, AZ

"I've lost 30 pounds… I really like the new me! My weight loss started off modestly, but once I invested in the Leanology shakes and capsules, the weight started to peel off. Over the next five months I lost 30 pounds and I have managed to keep it off ever since!"
Rose D. Vanderhoof, BC

To learn more about Leanology's weight loss system, click on the image below.

Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate - 12871028
440-725-3729
http://trivitaproduct.info

Sources:
[1] www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2009-09-28-obesity-apnea_N.htm?csp=34
[2] www.sleepapnea.org/info/index.html
[3] www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/losing-weight.asp

Chronic Pain leads to Deconditioning- A Novel Solution

Chronic Pain leads to Deconditioning-  A Novel Solution

One of the greatest challenges that people who have chronic pain have is to deal with is getting weaker than they were when they first started to have chronic pain.   Actually for many people with chronic pain, if they are frank in their self assessment, will admit that they weren’t that strong to start with.   In other words they enter into the chronic pain situation in an already somewhat deconditioned condition.  

It is this deconditioned state that then further aggravates the chronic pain they are having.  This is because the mechanics that lead to tissue starting to hurt are further aggravated as supporting muscles get weaker and weaker.  

And then as the person starts to hurt with movement, they tend to move less rather than more---but what they need to do is move more and to move effectively.  What that kind of movement is would be a whole series of teachings which I won’t get into, but suffice it to say that if this doesn’t happen it will lead to an inevitable downward spiral of decreasing activity and increasing pain.

First though we need to think more about chronic pain.  What is Chronic Pain anyway?

Well, we all know what pain is.   But what is chronic pain?    Well the purpose of pain is to help us avoid bad things happening to our body.  When an injury happens, things hurt.  That’s the way it’s supposed to be.  That is called “acute pain”.  

Chronic pain, however, is pain that lasts well after the 6 week time that it should normally take for an injury to get better.   Some would say that you can’t call it chronic pain until it has lasted for 3 months.   Either way the pain is lasting well after the injury.

There are many medical strategies to try to help deal with chronic pain and it is absolutely crucial that anybody who has chronic pain seek medical attention to figure out why they have it and what can be done about it.   Nobody--- and I repeat nobody--- should ever deal with their chronic pain using alternative strategies until they have had a thorough evaluation.  

Unfortunately for many people, after the evaluation there is the reality that their chronic pain is still with them.   It just stays and stays and stays.   In that case it becomes very reasonable to pursue alternative strategies as long as they are safe.  (Read more about these alternatives here.)

I have discovered that a very powerful nutrient grown right in the Sonoran Desert called  “betalains” may help to decrease chronic pain.   At least that’s been the experience of some people who have been fortunate enough to get ahold of this nutrient.

Fortunately this nutrient can now be obtained through a whole food in drink form that actually tastes good.  You can read the story about this very powerful nutrient and how it might help chronic pain at this site-  go here now! 

 

Stanley Lang

Whole Health Coach

 

Omega-3s and Omega Prime

I want to share some excerpts from an article on omega-3s. I feel it is an important article and can possibly save people some heartache if they would read it and start including omega-3s into their diet. The article is courtesy of Vital Choice, the world's best source of superior wild Salmon and Seafood. You can read the entire article by copying the url at the bottom of this post, and pasting it into your web browser.

A great deal of evidence indicates that omega-3s can reduce the risk of stroke, sudden cardiac death, and second heart attacks.

Omega-3s are believed to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by modulating heart rhythms.

But omega-3s also reduce the risk of stroke and second heart attacks, and are associated with reduced risk or severity in various chronic conditions characterized by inflammation … such as auto-immune disorders, allergies, asthma, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's...

Cardiovascular disease is characterized by buildup of arterial plaque ... a condition called atherosclerosis.

And atherosclerosis begins when oxidized cholesterol and fats invade artery walls... a process that causes the body to initiate an inflammatory immune-system response that actually promotes more plaque buildup.

This inflammatory immune system response is triggered when a key genetic switch or "nuclear transcription factor" called NF-kB activates genes associated with inflammation and cell defenses...

Statin drugs such as Lipitor and Zocor are proven to reduce inflammation within arterial plaques, thereby slowing further accumulation of plaque and helping to keep plaque from bursting and releasing clots that can block arteries.

And statin drugs do this in part by preventing the activation of pro-inflammatory genetic switches like NF-kB, both within arterial cells and within immune system cells such as PBMCs...

Thanks to new clinical research from Holland, we can be sure that omega-3s exert beneficial influence on over NF-kB and other genes in the artery and immune system cells of living people...

The results from a study performed in Holland states that the immune-system cells of participants (of the study) in the High-Omega-3 group underwent beneficial changes to genetic switches, including NF-kB ... changes that made these cells less likely to promote plaque buildup or the inflammation that can cause arterial plaques to rupture with deadly consequences.

And because they help show why omega-3s would be beneficial, these findings lend further credence to the positive results of clinical trials showing that omega-3 fish oil supplements reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and death.

As a vocal proponent of preventative medicine rather than prescription drugs and/or surgical procedures, I prefer taking an all natural omega-3 essential fatty acid supplement, like TriVita's Omega Prime. Omega Prime helps meet the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines: one daily dose of Omega Prime provides the amount of Omega-3 recommended by the AHA for healthy individuals, as well as for those who have heart disease or the risk of it.

You can find additional information on Omega Prime and all of the TriVita nutritional products by going to TriVita Products. TriVita ensures that you get the safest, freshest, and most effective products available on the market today. Each product is made under the strictest quality controls in the nutritional supplement industry.

Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate - #12871028
440-725-3729

Sources:
[1] http://newsletter.vitalchoice.com/e_article001560135.cfm?x=bg7Bbvk,bfv5gTb0