It is probably kind of dangerous to title an article as such in today's climate. I am not Arab or Muslim and hopefully not even very radical (even in my Christian walk). Although I often wonder if that is what Jesus requires - he was certainly a radical, if not an extremist when he walked here.
However, the other day someone actually labeled my eating habits as "extreme." What they actually said was "What made you choose such an extreme way to eat?" My co-workers have been more gentle and just look at me like I'm crazy. Although, I'm not sure that this began with my eating habits. I never really wanted to conform and have always loved blazing new trails.
The results from our lifestyle change have certainly been extreme. Most of my medicine is no longer necessary and I'm starting to feel better as the weight naturally comes off. My doctor even said "Wow, I'm impressed!" Trust me, that has never happened before!
I think what is extreme is what most people consider normal. It is just considered normal that a certain percentage of people we all know will drop dead from a preventable disease at an early age. Many more will suffer along through life with ailments from type 2 diabetes to high blood pressure when they don't have to. It is also quite extreme to believe that over 500,000 people in the U.S. each year will have their chest pried open to have surgery when they didn't have to. Many more will live way below healthy levels that they could easily achieve.
Even if I only prevent or slow down one of my issues, it is a small sacrifice to simply eat healthy. Even if I don't live a day longer but have a better quality of life, it is worth it. In my case, my tastes have changed - I enjoy it all - I love this new life! It is not really extreme at all.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
I Can't Be Quiet
I'm tempted to share this every day until I stop hearing about someone that I know or someone related to who I know has had a heart attack or heart surgery. If I could just go a week!!! Truth: I've heard of 3 in the last 3 days. 500,000 open heart surgeries a year and over 600,000 heart related deaths! If we lost $600,000 in the Middle East, we would be upset. I'm reminded not to be "judgy" or project my lifestyle on others; but, my compassion for people wins out! I wish I knew what I know now earlier! I wish someone would have told me. So, I'm gonna keep sharing. If it prevents one of my friends from having a $100,000 surgery where their chest is opened like a sardine can, then it's worth it! If one person doesn't leave their family too early just because they "like the taste" too much, then something has been gained. All I'm saying is we should keep learning what is best for us and when we find it we should treat our "temples" well.
Read this article
Read this article
Abolishing Heart Disease
The truth be told, coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease which is responsible for heart attacks need never exist and if it does exist, it need never progress.
How can one make that statement
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Nutrition Facts
This is one of my favorite sites. It is hosted by Dr. Michael Greger, M.D.
He reads every medical journal that is published and compiles that information into videos and articles that are very helpful. Most of them are shorter than 5 minutes and easy to lookup alphabetically. I encourage you to pick a topic and check it out.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
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