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Last year, at this same time, gas was $1.00 per gallon less at the pump in Texas. We were led to believe that fuel shortage was the reason that pump prices had sky rocketed. I thought that Sarah Palin’s “drill, baby, drill” was a great idea given the void that surely must exist here at home that would take the price down. It’s interesting to note that, one year later, we have an endless supply of oil right here at home (I didn’t know that), with the ability to lose millions of gallons daily without so much as a gas price increase! Why do we remain dependent upon foreign oil if we have so much here? It’s amazing how that works, isn’t it? But I’m not pointing the finger at oil companies or platform builders or even the government who might be hiding the truth of the whereabouts of oil we have right here in America. As a matter of fact, as much as I hate to admit it, I suspect the problem is…me. Let me explain.

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While rates of heart disease have been going down somewhat in recent years, heart disease is a highly feared condition. Heart disease kills about 300,000 men in the USA annually. Heart disease is also a major health problem in women- especially past menopause. The good news is that diet, exercise and other interventions can greatly reduce risk of heart disease. This article will emphasize nutritional and exercise interventions to prevent and treat heart disease. Anyone with serious heart disease should consult a physician.

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“What’s the deal with men’s reluctance to jump headlong into health?” I hear some form of this question every week. Either a woman will write and ask me health questions about her husband, or a dad will approach me via their children to get the scoop on how to lose the gut.

At some point in all of these exchanges, the question always comes up about men and their stubbornness with regard to health.

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These Kabobs are Phase 1 friendly, made with meat, vegetables and fruits and are ready to grill.

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I hope to inspire you with my article this month. Recently, I have been ending my “news and views” segment on my TV shows with the word “THINK!” As I began to evaluate choices in life that I am free to make, I began to compare, if you can believe this, the recent oil spill with doctor's visits. I think you’ll find the article stimulating, if not provocative!

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It should not surprise you that, in most cases, I learn about alternative medicine the same way that most of you do; by reading a book. Recently I began reading a book by Dr. Cass Ingram and, in the Introduction, he said some things that rang very true to me. “People rely on doctors, but they shouldn’t. They should rely on themselves. They should rely upon doctors only for emergencies. Or, the doctor must play the role of diagnostician for preventive purposes.” He goes on to say, “...ultimately people must do all that they can to take responsibility for their own health. What’s more, they should seek to understand how their bodies work. This will empower them with the knowledge necessary to protect themselves. Such people, armed through education, are, in fact, formidable.”1 This brings us to this month’s case study. I hope that you will find this presentation interesting. This patient’s history will be presented to you much the same way it is to me when I ask the question, “So tell me, what brings you here?" With that said, let’s begin.

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