August 2014 Newsletter - Summer Time!!

I don’t know about you, but the summer is flying by. Hard to believe it is August already. My month begins with taking my daughter Mollie to Boston to start her college academic and soccer career. While I am of course excited for her, there is of course a certain sadness as the empty nest is now here. And while Mollie starts her Freshman year, Zach will be starting his Junior year in Madison. Hard to believe he is half way done!

I too will have some big time “academic” learning starting this month. In early August, I’m attending the Symposium on Nutrition in Michigan where some of my favorite speakers will be presenting the latest and greatest on nutrition. I consider them among my mentors – Dr. Stuart White, Dr. Chad Guess, Dr. Davis Brockenshire, and Dr. Randy Tent. 

In mid-August I’ve arranged for a private learning session on muscle testing with one of the best in the business – Dr. Joe Teff. He’s coming from Madison to my office to spend a day with me and train me.  And in late September I’m off to Denver for Back to School for Doctors a two day seminar by the equally talented Mark Anderson.

As you can tell I’ll be learning lots of new stuff which I will be eager to share with all of you on our path to better collective health!

Common Cents to Save Dollars

It is my honest opinion that sometimes we nutritionists can make it seem too hard to be healthy, when actually it is quite simple. It is almost impossible to be 100% compliant so don’t make that your expectation. There are some rather simple things you can do that will have a great impact.

Also, on many of our minds is what seems to be the never ending rising costs associated with health care. While it may sound simple, the best way to avoid those costs is to be healthy!  By adopting healthier lifestyles our need for future health care will be reduced.  Some will argue that is costs more to eat healthy. I do not believe that is as true today as in the past. There are many places where you can get healthy food at reasonable prices. Particularly in the summer months you can take advantage of all the local farmers markets. And, eating healthy today will save you the higher costs of treating disease later.

For the rest of the article click here http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2014/07/common-cents-to-save-dollars.html

Adrenal Summit Link Update

A couple of months ago I introduced you to Glen Depke and his Adrenal Summit. As a reminder It consists of thirteen interviews with specific topic experts. While it is called The Adrenal Summit it addresses much more. It connects the dots between adrenal health and the many areas that influence it including diet, exercise, food sensitivities, blood sugar management, stress management, immune system health, thyroid health, emotional health and more. 

The interviews have been recorded and you can purchase the series for $97. It is a great deal as all the practitioners offer free gifts. But unlike what you often see, these free gifts are of real value. I strongly encourage you to see what Glen has to offer. As I said earlier, I don’t usually hawk other people’s products. But this is well worth it. I have personally listened to all the interviews myself and have gained a greater understanding of these issues. I strongly encourage you to check it out. Here is a link to The Adrenal Summit home page.

http://www.adrenalsummit.com/#_a_123

Common Cents to Save Dollars

On many of our minds is what seems to be the never ending rising costs associated with health care. While it may sound simple, the best way to avoid those costs is to be healthy!  By adopting healthier lifestyles our need for future health care will be reduced.  Some will argue that is costs more to eat healthy. I do not believe that is as true today as in the past. There are many places where you can get healthy food at reasonable prices. Particularly in the summer months you can take advantage of all the local farmers markets. And, eating healthy today will save you the higher costs of treating disease later.

My purpose in writing this column is to encourage you to make healthier choices and to see how this can be accomplished.  Nothing gets me aggravated more than the misleading advertising and promotion under the guise of something being “healthy” when in fact it is not.  Several of my past articles have discussed these. A few of my favorites are the false claims regarding artificial sweeteners and soy. 

A healthy lifestyle encourages health and discourages disease.  I’ve seen a variety of statistics quoting a range of sources including the Surgeon General of the United States, with the common thread being 75-80% of chronic disease (heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and stroke) is lifestyle related – primarily poor diet and lack of exercise.  

So, what can you do?  I’m going to make it real simple and straight forward.

1.      The number one thing that almost everyone can do is to cut back on the amount of sugar you consume.  Sugar comes in many forms and is often hidden in our packaged and processed foods.  The bottom line is that the human body was not designed to process the amount of sugar we put into it.  And when I say sugar I’m not just talking about candy and cake.  I’m talking about white flour that is used in bread and cereals and many other “foods”.  To your body carbohydrates are sugar.  That is what they break down into. This creates havoc in our blood stream and is a major cause in the development of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer.  This is something that all health professionals agree on.  Unfortunately, no one is doing much to change the habits and the sweet tooth of the population.  This is something you have to decide to do for yourself. We continue to call these disease enabling foods “treats.”

2.      Eat more vegetables.  Yes, you’ve heard that a million times.  Why are these foods so important?  They contain valuable vitamins and minerals that our body needs to function properly.  They contain fiber which aids all aspects of our digestion process.  How many of you suffer from acid reflux, gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea?  These are all signs of poor and neglected digestion.  Without good digestion your body does not get all the nutrients it needs from the food.  Here’s the simple equation: less nutrients equals greater likelihood of disease.

3.      Eat healthy fats – omega 3 fatty acids from cold water wild fish, olive oil in salad dressings, coconut oil in cooking, butter (yes butter – organic is best).  Do not eat margarine or anything else in a tub that is not butter.  Despite what the low fat crowd is telling you these are not healthy foods.  The processing of these “foods” utilizes high heat which oxidizes the fats causing damage and inflammation in your body.  Among the worst foods you can eat are most of the salad dressings you see in the stores.  They are loaded with sugar and unhealthy oils.

4.      Drink water - our body is 65-70% water.  Many people are walking around dehydrated and do not even realize it.  Simply drinking more water has been known to reduce a variety of symptoms.  But a caution – water is not fruit juice or coffee – water is water.

5.      Exercise – move your body.  Our body was designed to move.  That is what makes the lymphatic system work.  That is how the cellular waste ultimately gets out of your body.  Start with walking or bouncing (or being bounced) on a rebounder – a mini trampoline.  Start slow and work your way up.

See, it really is not all that difficult. A few simple changes and you are on your way to a healthier life style.  But it is up to you.  Do you want to feel better and enjoy life?  Plus you get an added bonus.  By being healthy you won’t have expensive doctor and hospital bills and you’ll be able to use your money to do the activities you enjoy!

Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at bernie@brwellness.com, call (262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.

July 2014 Newsletter - "I Want to Say Thank You"

These are my favorite words to hear. Here’s the rest of the text I received last week:

 “I want to say thank you! I woke up this morning feeling like I'm "back in my body". I woke up energized and full of joy! I'm much more at ease. I can tell I'm shedding toxins and old Gunk that doesn't belong in my body.

I just finished the first bottles of the parasite tinctures and the consistency of taking them 3x a day is paying off!! I'm healing. Still more to go. Thanks to your help I'm headed in the right direction.”

Later this month is my annual trip to Rhindelander for the University of Wisconsin School of the Arts. I will be doing workshops on Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20. Click here for more information: http://continuingstudies.wisc.edu/conferences/school-of-the-arts-rhinelander/index.html?source=soawisconsin.org

What Can You Learn From Your Urine? A Lot!

Introducing two new easy at home tests to measure internal function related to cell membrane health and detoxification capabilities. If you want these tests can also be done at my office.

The Meta-Oxy Test is a quick and easy test that measures malondialdehyde in the urine. To read more about malondialdehydes and this test click here:  http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2014/06/what-can-your-urine-tell-you.html

The Sulfite and Sulfate Test is a quick and easy test that measures sulfites and sulfates in the urine. Both excess sulfites and sulfates are toxins, particularly to the nervous system.  To learn more about this test click here: http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2014/06/what-can-your-urine-tell-you.html

Nutrition and Erectile Dysfunction: Progress on My Book

I continue to make progress on my book that is about male health with particular emphasis on the connection between nutrition and erectile dysfunction. I have been working with the title “The Dick Diet.” Some people love it and others don’t. I’m trying to figure out exactly what to do about that. I want the title to be catchy and memorable and yet at the same time not offensive. And, it needs to appeal to the target audience. I have a few ideas on ways to get more input. But the important part remains writing the actual book and getting that complete. 

At the same time it is important to remember how a man’s sexual performance is affected by his diet. For a reminder on that here’s my most recent article on nutrition and erectile dysfunction: http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-strong-link-between-nutrition-and.html

And if you have any input on what to call the book you are more than welcome to offer some suggestions!