This time it was cashews and almonds. A very healthy choice for anyone! I think that these will become a very popular healthy snack for the food pantry patrons.

They are always in need of food and volunteers. If you can help out anyway, please visit their web site and give them a call.

At 567 pounds, my truck was sagging a little but my heart was high! Please let others know that food can be dropped off at our office during regular office hours. You can call to arrange other drop times if available. Again thanks!

Dr Bob Hollett, BSN, RN, BS in human biology, DC

I’ve eaten chia seeds on and off for a few years. Because I like simplicity, I substitute chia seeds for breakfast cereal. When I do, I stay alert and focused all day,  wake up energized, stay hydrated, have even digestion, lose weight and recover faster from exercise (or lack thereof). Overall, my body feels good and I’m mellow. So why don’t I eat them all the time? Like everyone, I succumb to holidays, remember bad habits and forget how alive I can really feel. Pleasantly, unlike medication, chia seeds don’t need special care and I can start eating them again anytime. They last up to two years on the counter top (a good thing in my house) because they’re high in anti-oxidants, preventing spoilage.

Without prep work, chia seeds absorb liquid, gel slightly and resemble cream of wheat. I whisk in almond milk and they magically transform into pudding while I shower. With a light, nutty flavor, they’re good in liquids, cereals, pasta, smoothies, baked goods or straight. They add creaminess and intensify flavors making food seem richer and more delicious without adding many calories. In strenuous times, it’s said Mayans lived off of a handful a day- they called it Runners Seed. High in protein, anti-oxidants, trace minerals and omega 3-s (they preferably replace my fish oil supplement)- I see why.

A note from Dr Bob: Chia seeds are great! However, they do not supply Vitamins A, D and K so You would need to at least eat butter from grass-fed cows for that, and take cod liver oil or find a good whole food supplement to provide these vitamins.

“Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry;” Lipid redistribution by α-linolenic acid-rich chia seed inhibits stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 and induces cardiac and hepatic protection in diet-induced obese rats; Poudyal et al.; 2011

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Thanks So Much Rita. InSpiring people to live and eat well!

For instance:

1. Rates of smoking in females
2. Women working in occupations that expose them to dangerous chemicals
3. Women are having more stress due to their more primary role as a bread-winner
4. Rates of alcohol consumption increasing in females

Do you believe this? Sure is sounds reasonable. I mean it sounds like when females start to be more like males, they get cancer at higher rates…right? Bull!

Cancers that occur primarily in females are directly attributed to hormones and the endocrine system. That’s right! It’s not a female thing but a hormone thing.

In fact rates of cancers in females are rising proportionally faster than in males. Especially with cancers that involves sex organs such as cervical, breast, ovarian, uterine and those in the pelvic region. WHY? We will explain this later in the article.

It is said that cancer deaths are declining. I agree! The efforts of the most expensive health care in the world is having about a 2 to 8 percent reduction of cancer deaths in females. Yet, prevention is largely ignored.

So back to why rates of cancer in females especially of reproductive organs are greater than in males. In a nut shell: HORMONES.

Hormones direct cellular reproduction, cellular function, DNA replication, DNA repair. Without hormones, cancer would not be formed! Period.

So what about Genes and DNA. Cells and your immune system routinely repair bad DNA. This occurs all the time. However, changes to DNA also occur all the time due to:

1. Chemicals
2. Oxidation
3. Poor diet
4. Genetics
5. Infections
6. Medications
7. Autoimmune conditions

Anyone or combination of the above will have a negative effect on your body which may promote DNA changes. In fact, these factors can cause DNA changes that are manifested in your offspring which may make them more vulnerable to these factors. This is important to understand! Prevention starts now so that rates of cancer can be stopped in the future!

So now what? Begin to understand prevention and never, NEVER underestimate the power of prevention. Start today!

1. Eat a good diet. This is very difficult to get expert direction on this topic. Call our office.
2. Limit your exposure to chemicals. Again, there is a lot of misunderstanding here. Call our office.
3. Be aware of infections especially from molds. You can’t and I repeat, you cannot reduce the influence of infections have on cancer rates with antibiotics. Over use of antibiotics are a contributing factor. We have expert protocols for eliminating infections and improve your immune response to possible infections.
4. Genetics play a role in that if your genetically related family has an incidence of cancer, take note and make it your life mission to PREVENT cancer. Call our office for more information.
5. Reducing oxidative destruction is a good thing but one thing must be kept in mind. Too much antioxidant use is a factor in promoting cancer. If you don’t understand this, call our office.
6. Medications have a huge effect on rates of cancer, unfortunately this means increasing rates of cancer. Sure there are drugs that help reduce death rates from cancer but they are not given unless one has cancer. In fact, hormone replacement in females has come to a halt, much to the chagrin of prescribing doctors, due to the over whelming evidence that these drugs DIRECTLY cause cancer in females. Hormones out of balance should be treated. Women should not have to suffer. Because hormones out of balance is also a contributor to cancer. However, using drugs/chemicals are not the way!
7. Aggressively find the reason of your autoimmune disease. The use of steroids is a promoter of cancer. Look to gut integrity and repair as your best first step to stopping autoimmune diseases. Call our office for options for stopping autoimmune disease progression.

Remember you are not alone, that the only way to deal with cancer is to wait until the disease becomes established, you don’t have to go to the vitamin salesman for advice and you don’t have to look to a crystal ball for help.

Real lab testing and diagnostics from an Expert with over 20 years of experience is just a call away.

Dr Bob Hollett, BSN, RN, BS in human biology, DC

More info:

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2003/pr27/en/

http://bilder.buecher.de/zusatz/20/20752/20752589_lese_1.pdf

Please understand that hormone replacement in women was found to be very unhealthy and caused a lot of the problems.  The very diseases these hormones were supposed to stop, like cancer and heart disease, increased!

The reason is that hormones are the chemical messengers of the body that direct organ and cellular functioning. The problem comes in when you try to put outside hormones that are not made by your body into your body. It doesn’t matter if they are “bioidentical” or synthetic.

So back to why “Low T” is now the popular marketing technique for these drugs. Well, what do guys think is the primary area that defines them. That’s right, their “manhood”. Listen, the process of making these hormone drugs is in place because it was thought that hormones for women would have been made for years to come, but has come to a halt. So why not convince men that they need them? Might as well, the labs and manufacturing processes are still in place and there is a possibility to make millions of dollars before the side effects become known to all as with female hormone replacement. It took 40 plus years before studies not influenced by drug companies were done to show the horrible side effects hormone replacement had in women.

So lets talk about what “Low T” is supposed to be: Hypogonadism. This means small and/or low output of hormones by the testicles. So lets break this down:

1. Well, first of all, this problem has historically been very rare and was found in young adolescence, typically pubescent (pre puberty) males. The treatment was wait and see because giving hormones at this stage in life has devastating consequences.
2. So fast forward to today. Low T is being marketed to middle-aged men. Why? Because at this mid-life juncture, men typically have plateaued in their job, the kids are in a difficult stage of their social life which makes parenting difficult, your wife feels left out as home duties increase, you do less physical activity, don’t follow a healthy diet and put on some weight, the stress levels increases, younger males at work are vying for your job and you go out and buy a convertible. Right. This may not explain everyone exactly but it is common. This DOESN’T mean you have small testicular output.

Hormones are a complex orchestration of chemicals your body makes to manage every function. Hormones are highly regulated. That’s why putting in outside hormones ALWAYS cause problems.

Just as in women, hormone balance is influenced by chemicals, other hormone problems such as diabetes, heart disease, medication, stress, family history, diet and exercise. NEVER is hormone problems a situation that your body just decided to screw up and needs a drug to fix it.

The most common problem in men and women is having too much Estrogen activity which will quiet testosterone output in men. This is the reason that DHT is produced and hair loss increases. Overall hormone issues must be evaluated with proper lab work and not a single blood test to get to the real reason for your loss of drive.

I mean the chemical companies are trying to convince you that these hormone imbalances are really problems fixed with energy drinks, Viagra and now testosterone. In the past, testosterone was marketed to heavy-duty body builders so they could artificially work out more than the average person. Sounds good except when you look at the problems they get from testosterone use: liver disease, liver cancer and Oh Yes…hypogonadism! As well as a plethora of other hormone induced cancers and diseases.

Getting your hormones balances is not just for women. It’s for men who care about their health and want a more fuller happier life.

We have the proper tests at our certified lab facility. We have over 20 years of experience to diagnose and treat your health problems without “feeding” you drugs. We offer the next generation of health care technology.

In fact, we allow you to request a free consultation so that you can ask questions in private. So stop the marketing ads directing your care and take control of your health with honest and effective treatment. Call our office or request an appointment online. Its that simple!

Dr Bob Hollett, BSN, RN, BS in human biology, DC

From All of Us at Expert Health & Rehabilitation

]]> http://experthealthdoc.com/2011/12/25/wishing-everyone-a-healthy-happy-holiday-from-all-of-us/feed/ 0 http://experthealthdoc.com/2011/12/22/doctor-in-lake-in-the-hills-passes-along-great-information/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=doctor-in-lake-in-the-hills-passes-along-great-information http://experthealthdoc.com/2011/12/22/doctor-in-lake-in-the-hills-passes-along-great-information/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:17:42 +0000 Dr. Bob Hollett http://experthealthdoc.com/?p=447 I want to begin to give some links to current research that shows what we have been giving our patients for over 10 years.

We have been developing protocols for anti aging for years with known science.

In fact, anti aging is really a state of health that allows you to live longer and happier.

So who wouldn’t want that?

It’s good to know that the industry is finally catching up to the expert health care we give each day.

Want to Live a healthier and Longer Life, Just Ask…for a Free consultation. You got your life to think about it!

Thanks!

Dr Bob Hollett, BSN, RN, BS in human biology, DC

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/29/health/vitamin-b12-deficiency-can-cause-symptoms-that-mimic-aging.html?_r=1

1) It is a petroleum based chemical used in plastics, resins, coatings in many types of products INCLUDING CHILDREN’S TOYS. It was originally synthesized in 1891, was used in the 1930′s as a hormone agent for women but was “shelved” because a more powerful petroleum chemical was synthesized for female hormones.  It wasn’t until polymer chemists began trying to make plastics more easily produced did bisphenol A make its way back into human contact. Recently, the more powerful synthetic hormones for women (and men) that were used in place of BPA were found to be harmful, causing increased rates of cancer, heart disease and many other diseases and now is no longer acceptable to use as prescriptions for hormone issues.

So whats the big deal? Well…read on:

2) BPA acts like an estrogen and disrupts hormones in your body just like the other petroleum based products.

It’s important to understand that hormones in the body are measured in picograms. This means trillionth of a gram. This is like one drop of water in a combined swimming pool that has the water of 13 olympic sized pools. BPA is now found in water and soil in picogram amounts! It has also been found in children’s plastic toys, food cans, water bottles, wood coatings, floor finishes, food wrap and storage containers including plastic bags and other plastic products.

http://www.epa.gov/heasd/children/pdf/ctepp-morgan.pdf

3) Disruption of hormones or unbalanced hormones cause cells, tissues and organs to malfunction in unpredictable ways.

There are NO good ways to monitor cellular, tissue or organ malfunction at this time in medicine! There is no research that is funded by “the cure” or corporate money that is looking into this important topic of hormone disruption.

4) Hormone disruption can change DNA and thus be transferred to offspring and affect a fetus.

5) The most vulnerable people to hormone disruption are:

• Children
• Elderly
• People with unbalanced hormones
• Fetus

So what can we do?

Dont store food in plastic, refrain from buying plastic toys for young children, look into a good water filter and use your own filtered water in non BPA bottles, never, NEVER heat anything in plastic especially in the microwave, research the floor finish before you buy, products from China have been named as some of the worst offenders, be weary of any polymer product, even make up, contact your representative and senator to ban BPA (there is current debate at the federal level as to the fate of BPA) and, lastly, strengthen your hormones by balancing and reducing your chemical exposure.

Balancing hormones is relatively easy and accurate way to have some control on your hormones. We use known science!

Call us today for a consultation to find out! (We allow first time patients to ask questions with the doctor for free because we want you to know the truth).

Dr Bob Hollett, BSN, RN, BS in human biology, DC

Well:

  1.      Hormones are the chemicals messaging system your body uses to communicate with all of your organs and between organs, including your brain.

  2.      Hormones “tell your cells” what to do. This means hormones are responsible for cellular function. Without hormones, cells act inappropriate and die.

  3.      Hormones are responsible for DNA transcription. This means that the DNA in the nucleus needs to be copied and given to the cell so it can make what the piece of copied DNA shows to do.

  4.      Hormones coordinate organ to organ functioning. This means that as a hormone affects one organ, it has also an effect on other organs as well.

5.      Hormones are responsible for how much the cell grows and what the cell grows into.

6.      Hormones are responsible for repair to cells and their DNA.

7.      Hormones are responsible for how you look.

8.      Hormones are responsible for how you think.

9.      Hormones are responsible for how your memory works.

10.  Hormones are responsible for how your body uses energy.

11.  Hormones are responsible for how your body stores energy.

12.  Hormones are responsible for how your mood and how you feel.

As you can see, hormones play a very large role in how your body works, grows, looks, feels, remembers, adapts, fights off infection, repairs and fight off cancer. Hormones even play a large roll in the health of your cardiovascular system.

Hormones have a very specific balance that has very tight ratios between hormones. This is known science and is not new. So why is this not a normal part of traditional medicine? Well, every chemical you come in contact with and every medication you take has a negative affect on your body and is reflected in upsetting the balance of your hormones.

This is why there are so many diseases and health problems that have a direct connection to hormones.

In the winter time when we have less exposure to sun light, the production of the hormone Vit D declines and has negative effects with other vulnerable hormone systems.

You can simply request a free consultation to ask the Doctor questions about your concerns.

Dr Bob Hollett, BSN, RN, BS in human biology, DC

Fish Oil Decreases Anxiety and Inflammation by Rita Hickman of Inspire massage.

Fish Oil has become one of the newest “old” remedies around. New research from Ohio State University shows that fish oil decreases anxiety and inflammation, even in young, healthy medical students. For those in the know, it’s thrilling when current research supports ancient cultural practices and diets.

When I first heard about chronic inflammation 5 years ago, I asked, “so what?” Since then, medical research has shown what cultural medicines understand; low-level chronic inflammation, connected to both state of mind and diet, links to almost all pain and disease. Chronic inflammation not only depletes our body’s resources, undermining health, but also inhibits healing chemicals like oxytocin, the same ones responsible for emotional well-being. Low level inflammation increases arthritis, heart disease, cancer, inhibits clear thinking and contributes to headaches and Crohn’s, to name a few.

By ignoring inflammation’s contribution to disease, we rely upon expensive pharmaceuticals with dangerous side effects. Natural for acute injuries, inflammation causes more harm than good when caused by internal stress, poor nutrition and emotional isolation. The body’s version of the Cold War, low-level inflammation represents an unrelenting response to a potential threat. A sustained military buildup that increases physical pressure and stress, depletes resources, promotes anxiety, and creates pain, stiffness and fatigue. We can’t pinpoint what’s wrong; we only know something isn’t right.

This low-level inflammation links to both internal and external stressors. Internally, living in a state of fight or flight (and with deadlines, high or unrealistic expectations and conflicting messages who isn’t?), our body tenses shoulders, abdomens, or old injuries. After awhile, this restricts, irritates, pinches, numbs and leaves us feeling sore and tired. On a systemic level, feeling emotionally stressed and lonely inhibits our healing process while feeling relaxed and connected encourages it.

Externally, our poor choices (also a stress response), make things worse. Processed foods, lack of fiber, nutrients and adequate hydration, alcohol, over or under exercise, pharmaceuticals… all threaten our body’s sense of health and well-being. This physical distress triggers whole body inflammation, contributing to specific diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illness. Ironically, reducing inflammation through fish oil and other healthy measures also reduce the stressors (like emotional eating or physical pain) that create inflammation. One healthy choice impacts the entire wellness cycle.

So, if fish oil reduces anxiety and inflammation in young, healthy college students, we might want to start keeping some next to our pain drugs and wine glasses.

References: Ohio State University (2011, August 1). Omega-3 reduces anxiety and inflammation in healthy students, study suggests. ScienceDaily. Retrieved October 10, 2011, from http://www.sciencedaily.com­ /releases/2011/07/110713121313.htm

Dr Bob: Thanks so much Rita for this great article. Professionals working together to strengthen the health knowledge of patients is…priceless!

You can find Rita at inspiremassage.com

Diabetes is really just that: Health Eating. This goes for all types of diabetes. Although type I is thought to be autoimmune and destroys the very cells that produce insulin, we are seeing more and more cases which point to changes in DNA that is passed down. It is thought that foods and other chemical exposures can cause this DNA change. 

So in reality, diabetes is a disease of unbalanced hormones, in this case insulin, glucagon, cortisol as well as the many other interactive hormones.  Yet we still need to reduce our exposure to foods that cause problems so here we go:

1. Sugar. I know that we all know this but do you realize how much of our foods are carb/sugar heavy? For instance, cracker, chips, pasta, breads, cereals, soft drinks, baked goods, white rice, precooked rice, ice cream, breading/coating of fried foods and alcohol.
2. Fruit. Yes, fruit. Fruits have whats known as fructose as the primary sugar. Fructose doesn’t make us secrete much insulin so it stays in our blood a much longer time causing damage. Small fruits like berries have less fructose and have more nutrients. So they are a better but you should eat twice as many veggies as fruit as a rule.
3. Sugar free. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but sugar-free doesn’t mean healthy. What happens is that the sweetness receptors in your tongue signal the pancreas to make insulin. So even if you don’t eat sugar, taste of sugar have similar effects so don’t eat sugar-free foods. Steer clear of processed foods that are sugar-free. Inosital can be used sparingly with no ill effects. Stevia is ok for once in a while use.
4. Trans-Fats. We have heard about these but do you really know what they are? They are fats that are trans-mutated at the molecular level. This happens to fats when heat, processing, sun light, oxygen or microwaves are exposed to fats. Be wary of “no trans fats” as this is not possible when these foods are processed. They are using a chemical to stabilize the fat but that is harmful to you.
5. Glutens. We’ve heard about these too. So what are they? It’s the protein like part of grains. When grains are processed, these protein like structures are readily available and begin to make your immune system sensitive to them. Eat only whole unprocessed grains if you really want grains in your diet. Bread of any kind is processed. Sprouted breads have the least glutens in general.
6. Potatoes. Yes that’s right! Potatoes are NOT a veggie. They are tubers and not a vegetable so that’s why they have so much carbs.
7. Juices. I sorry juicer fans but it’s not healthy to drink more than you could eat if left whole. Blending is a better alternative so sell the juicer and blend. Also, processed juice is just no good for the same reasons and also because they are processed.
8. Cereal. Too much processing of grains and whatever else they put in those boxes. Not a healthy food for kids to grow up on! Yes oat meal is better but not for every day use. Buy only steel cut oats to reduce problems.
9. Breads/Pastas. For the same reasons above, these are processed and have removed most of the nutrient value. This is why it is FEDERAL LAW to “enrich” or “fortify” these processed foods.
10. Milk. Milk you say? Yep. The sugars in milk are whats at fault. Remember too that milk is heavily processed. Natural vat pasteurized or raw milk is a better alternative. Raw milk is hard to come by since it is illegal to have unless you own a cow. If your concerned about calcium and Vit D well here is the facts: No Vit D in any milk. It must be added by the processors. Calcium gets into the milk by the cows eating greens. So greens are a better source of calcium. Besides, cows wean off milk as the little heifer begins to mature so in reality, its not natural to drink milk for your whole life.

So please read twice and send to a friend or loved one who you wish would become healthy. We treat all of our patients with diabetes with healthy alternative medical options as well as dietary change. We work together with your other doctors if necessary so that you get the best possible care. This is what is considered a holistic approach!

 Dr Bob Hollett, BSN, RN, BS in human biology, DC