The Elders of Okinawa
From the BioImmersion Newsletter: Fascinating and simple information that can inspire you to new health goals! Enjoy!
Bio Immersion • Newsletter • October 21st 2009 Dear Friends
One of the most important findings in longevity research has been that eating fewer calories increases life span. The initial evidence was based on observations of the low calorie intake of the Okinawans and their long life expectancy, by modern day Gerontologists—Craig Wilcox PhD, Bradley Wilcox MD, MS,and the Dean of the group Makoto Suzuki MD. Together they have authored the New York Times bestselling book: The Okinawa Diet Plan.
The elders of Okinawa Japan are among the leanest and longest lived people on earth. More than any their population, older Okinawans are slim and agile, and their minds are clear and lucid. Few suffer the lifestyle related diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity that are so common in their Western counterpart.
In this inspiring CNN clip, Secret of Long Life in Okinawa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwX9Ll19cX0), you will see one of the many typical 90 year olds who still climb trees to pick fruit. You will meet Gerontologist Dr. Craig Wilcox and see a few of the old people who are members of a society with the highest percentage of centenarians of any place in the world. Their secret: (1) The Okinawa Diet, (2) Plenty of exercise and work, (3) A good healthcare system that focuses on prevention and (4) They have a sense of community that values optimism. Older people are active and respected.
An Okinawan reaching 110 years of age has typically had a diet consistently averaging no more than one calorie per gram of food and has a BMI of 20.4.
The diet consists of a relatively low intake of calories ... The principal focus of the diet consists of knowing how many calories per gram each food item contains. The proponents of this diet divide food into 4 categories based on caloric density. The 'featherweight" foods, less than or equal to 0.8 calories per gram which one can eat freely without major concern, the "lightweight" foods with a caloric density from 0.8 to 1.5 calories per gram which one should eat in moderation, the "middleweight" foods with a caloric density from 1.5 to 3.0 calories per gram which one should eat only while carefully monitoring portion size and the "heavyweight" foods from 3 to 9 calories per gram which one should eat only sparingly.
Watching your Caloric Density (CD) enables you to eat plenty of food without getting plenty of calories. Calculating CD is simple- a popular breakfast cereal lists a serving size at 3/4 cup or 32 grams. The number of calories per serving is 110. The CD is 110/32 = 3.4.
An even simpler approach than counting calories is to use The Okinawa Diet Caloric Density Pyramid. The CD values of many common foods have already been calculated and then ranked in the CD pyramid. Examples of Featherweight foods with a CD of less than 0.7, food that you can eat as much as you want are water based vegetable soup (CD- 0.3); apples, berries, peaches, and most other fruit (CD- 0.6); broccoli, squash, green peas and most other veggies (CD- 0.5); fat free yogurt (CD- 0.6); and tofu (CD- 0.6).
The Okinawa Diet Food Guide Pyramid emphasizes eating healthy fat, calcium, flavonoid and omega-3 rich foods. Whole grains and other good carbs, along with vegetables make up the base of the pyramid.
The Okinawa Diet Plan introduces a delicious diet that emphasizes the right carbs -- low-Glycemic Index, good carbohydrates and healthy fats and proteins, resulting in a calorie-lite diet that cuts hunger and maximizes fat loss rather than the water loss seen in many low carb diets. Definitely worth your checking out.
Sincerely yours,
Seann Bardell
BioImmersion.com
SUMMER SUPPLEMENT BLOW OUT SALE!!!
We have numerous products that are 50% off-- come on in and check them out! If you are looking for new products for GI support, adrenal support, immune support, multi-vitamins, anti-inflammatories, or fun new ways of having your kids take their fish oil, their may be something for you!
Have a wonderful and safe Independence Day!
The ECN Team
"Warning! Mercury limits on Flu vaccines have been temporarily suspended!"
We were just informed that the Secretary of Health, Mary Selecky, has extended the suspension of Washington's limit on the amount of mercury allowed in the flu vaccine.
This means that through June 30, 2012 the flu vaccine will contain higher amounts of mercury than considered safe for pregnant women and children under 3. If you or a loved one must get a flu vaccine, demand the single dose vials of flu vaccine because they do not have increased amounts of mercury.
The Washington state law permits increased amounts of mercury in vaccines when there is a shortage of vaccines. This is unacceptable, and should not be permitted.
If you would like to voice your opinion, please contact:
*Janna Bardi, MPH*
Manager, Immunization Program CHILD Profile
Washington State Department of Health
PO Box 47843
111 Israel Road SE
Olympia, WA 98504-7843
*email:* _janna.bardi@doh.wa.gov_
*phone:* 360.236.3568
Dr. Molly Linton invites you to consider this healthy food option!
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Tuesday, June 28th at 7pm will be our next FREE lecture for the year!
Hello Dear ECN Clients!
Tuesday, June 28th at 7pm will be our next FREE lecture for the year! Drs. Tamara and Gretchen will be sharing a plethora of information about how to protect your skin throughout the summer months and beyond while still optimally obtaining the Vitamin D all of us Seattlites desperately need!
As holistic health care practitioners, we believe that your skin is a reflection of your internal environment. During this lecture we will also touch on acne, liver spots, aging, eczema, psoriasis, and toe fungus, to name a few. Our in-office galvanic machine will be available to use for everyone that would like to join us: see your wrinkles reduce on the spot! As an extra bonus for those of you who come, you will receive discounts on all recommended skin-health products.
We'd love to have you join us! Please either call the office at 206-781-2206 or email frontdesk@emeraldcityclinic.
In Health,
The ECN Team
You Are What You Drink!
Emerald City Clinic supports testing your tap water for toxic heavy metals! You can now do this through Doctor's Data, a lab we use often to test heavy metals in our bodies. Finding the source of metal intake and eliminating that source is one way to maintain and/or return to optimal health.
Doctor's Data will test 17 metals plus Flouride and pH in your drinking water for $129.00. Please let you doctor know if you are interested in this testing! If you are:
- Concerned about your health and the water you drink
- Have well water or reside in an area where problems with your drinking water have been reported
- Have an older home or live in an older community...
this is test is ideal for you.
Let us know if you have any additional questions, or check out
http://doctorsdata.com/water_test.asp for more facts about this new testing!
The ECN Team
Reduce toxic chemicals in your environment and your body!
Our bodies accumulate and store toxins when they are put into the body faster than we can take them out. Toxic load in the body contributes to a wide spectrum of ailments and diseases. This article highlights common household sources of toxins and how to prevent them from effecting your health...and they are very easy to implement!
2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides
The Environmental Working Group has completed the 2011 edition of the shopper's guide, with the latest list of least contaminated produce and the infamous "Dirty Dozen," kale and blueberries being among some of the recent additions.
Eating Organic
Sometimes its the simplest messages that have the most impact. Check out this video:
YouTube - My Potato Project; The Importance of "Organic"
And then make your choice!
The ECN Team
Saturday Hours!
Just a reminder to all of our lovely ECN clients that we are now holding Saturday hours the first Saturday of each month. Dr. Tamara Dickson will be available between 10am-4pm to schedule appointments. The next date she will be here is June 4th. You are also more than welcome to stop by and pick up that much-needed pharmacy during those hours as well!
See you on the weekend!
The Emerald City Team
BobCat Integrative Consulting visits Emerald City Clinic
Bob Harris and Catriona O'Curry will be joining us at Emerald City Clinic to host seminars July 9th and 10th, July 17th, and July 29th-31st. Check out their website: bobcatintegrativeconsulting.com.
What they say about themselves:
As a husband and wife coaching team, we like to work with couples and individuals who are in some form of transition. Using an integrative approach, we facilitate the kinds of changes that allow the true nature of each relationship to emerge.
We challenge and mentor our clients with the integration of the parts of their lives that will bring them closer to their own power, humanity, and joy.
The Seminars:
July 9th-10th: A Weekend Women's Retreat! Empowering Women to Increase Their Integrity, Energy and Joy For Life
July 17th: Integrative Energy Skills Workshop
July 29th-31st: A Weekend Workshop: Integrative Energy Skills for Couples
You may call Emerald City Clinic at 206-781-2206 for further information and pricing!
In Health,
The Emerald City Team
WEIGHT LOSS FOR YOUR BODY TYPE
Please come join us for our May lecture: Weight Loss, hosted by Dr. Molly Linton
NEXT Tuesday, May 24th at 7pm.
It's time to look good in those summer clothes! Learn which diets work and which diets don't. Learn exactly how the body loses weight and the differences between healthy and unhealthy weight loss. Also - Dr. Molly will introduce weight loss programs that have worked for many of our patients.
Please call the office at 206-781-2206 to sign up for this informative class!
In Health,
The Emerald City Team
Update on Immunization Regulations
Immunization Legislation: Unfortunately, Christine Gregoire did NOT veto the new immunization legislation that requires you to be "educated" by a physician before you can decline immunizations. We would like to clarify that the new law does NOT require immunizations before entering school it REQUIRES that the parents get a doctor's signature proving that they have had an "educational/informative discussion about their choices." All of the physicians at Emerald City Clinic are supportive of parental decisions and would be happy to participate in filling out these forms. If you have had discussions with us previously about immunizations please just submit your forms for us to complete. There will be a nominal administrative fee to document that discussion. If you have not had a discussion about immunization choices please schedule with your physician at Emerald City Clinic.
Once again, speaking for all the physicians at Emerald City Clinic, we encourage all parents to make informed decisions and will support these decisions. Who better to educate parents on options about immunizations than a Naturopathic physician? Please let your friends and family know that we are happy to provide a balanced discussion about immunizations, which may not be available from their medical doctors.
In addition, in lieu of immunizations, historically communities would have "chicken pox parties." Emerald City Clinic is collecting names of clients that would like their children exposed and willing families with current chicken pox to host "play dates". Please call us at 206-781-2206 in either case and we will keep a running list. We will want your phone numbers and email if appropriate. Thanks.
We have some GREAT NEW HANDOUTS on our website!
Please check out the new handouts that we have posted on our website! They include:
Health Tips:
Choosing the Best Air Purifier
Determining Your Glycemic Load
Houseplants and Your Health
Nutrition:
Choosing Organic Produce
Acute Illness:
The Homeopathic Flow Chart for Cold and Flu.
Each of these contains fabulous information to have in your "health tool kit!" Be sure to pass them on to friends and family as well!
http://www.emeraldcityclinic.com/educational/handouts.php
Enjoy!
The Emerald City Clinic Team
From the Washington Department of Health:
We know that quitting tobacco is a difficult challenge. However, calling the Washington State Tobacco Quitline can double your chances of successfully quitting. Already 160,000 people have called to receive tobacco cessation support services. And now, for a short time only, you can get your patches and nicotine gum FREE while supplies last.
Washington state residents age 18 or older need to call the Quitline before June 30, 2011 for the free NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy). No health insurance required. The program includes counseling and a free course of NRT treatment – nicotine gum or patches.
We encourage you to call the Washington Tobacco Quitline today at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-877-2NO-FUME. Quitline coaches are waiting for your call. Or visit www.quitline.com.
PLEASE ACT TODAY!
Emerald City Clinic, Inc., P.S.
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Seattle, WA 98117
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Come learn how ABDOMINAL FAT increases your chance of Cardiovascular Disease and Type II Diabetes
Come join us for the Cardiovascular Health Series part 1: Metabolic Syndrome Next Tuesday, April 26th at 7pm: FREE! Learn about what metabolic syndrome is, why it is such an epidemic in the United States and how it affects your cardiovascular health. Dr. Tamara and Dr. Gretchen will be discussing the symptoms associated with it; such as high cholesterol, increased fasting glucose, high blood pressure and abdominal fat.
This session will be held in the classroom space of 1405 85th St, in the same building as Emerald City Clinic. Be sure to call and sign up in advance, as space is limited. 206-781-2206. Both patients and non-patients welcome to join!
We'll see you here!
Bastyr University Presents:
The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science
Invites you to a Brown Bag Talk
The Links between Diet and Cancer
Thursday, April 14, 2011
TIME: 12-12:50
Room 146
Joseph Gonzales, R.D.
A staff dietitian for the Cancer Project,
a Washington, DC nonprofit organization focused on plant-based nutrition education and research.
Researchers know more about the links between diet and cancer than ever before. Lowering body weight, limiting fat intake, and avoiding animal products can significantly cut cancer risk. Learn how the Cancer Project is advancing cancer prevention and survival through whole-food plant-based nutrition, education, and research.
Learn the benefits of a plant-based diet for cancer prevention and survival. Discuss peer-reviewed research regarding animal products and their potential link to increased cancer risk. Hear how the same diet for cancer prevention aids in the
prevention of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Katy Huston
Administrative Assistant
Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science
Bastyr University Room 307
14500 Juanita Dr NE Kenmore WA 98028
425 602 3095
Emerald City Clinic Now Open 1st Saturday of the Month!
Hello Dear ECN Clients,
We here at Emerald City completely understand how difficult it is in these times to miss any work to visit your doctor's office. We'd really like to work with all of you on this, and so are opening our doors the first Saturday of each month! We will have a doctor available for scheduled appointments from 10am-4pm beginning Saturday, May 7th. These are great appointments for taking care of your kids' spring physicals, finally finding out what your allergies really are, or treating yourself to your yearly appointment that has become not-so-yearly with all of your time constraints!
Throughout the day you are also welcome to stop in and purchase pharmacy, call to make appointments, have your emails answered by our front desk diva-- whatever you may need to do on a Saturday that you can't fit into your busy work week!
We anticipate these appointments to fill up fast, so call today to schedule! We'll see you soon!
5th's Disease Alert: "Slapped Face Disease"
Recently we have been informed that 5th's Disease is going thru the Seattle area schools. Although those is a routine childhood illness, it can be devastating to adults that catch it. Once again I would like to address how to prevent catching a virus. First and foremost good health habits such as good diet, good hydration, appropriate sleep, no sugar, etc. But other things to consider: high dose vitamin A (50,000-150,000 IU), single high dose of vitamin D 25,000-100,000 IU, anti virals such as echinacea, astragelus, sambucus. We have many forms that are child friendly. Please be aware that vitamin A and D are fat soluble and can be toxic. So, if you are uncertain of your dosing contact your physician at Emerald City Clinic. Yours in health, Molly Linton