June - 2003
In this edition
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Social Anxiety Disorder; The Crowd Disease by Frank Barnhill, M.D.
** Smiles - Food For Thought
** Trivia
** How do I Get There From
Here by James Groves - "Almonds Can Lower Your Cholesterol"
** Dr. Earl Mindell's Wellness
Update - Ephedra: Sorting The Hype From The Truth
Myth or miracle?
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Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is an excessive and sometimes recurring fear of being judged and criticized by others during social events and times you are required to perform. The most common specific SAD example would be a person with fear of public speaking or performing before audiences. However, the more generalized type of SAD is by far the most common and usually most severe. A person suffering with generalized SAD just can't quite put their finger on what is causing their sudden onset of fear. Generalized SAD can be so debilitating that it can push a person into avoiding social situations to the extent such behavior affects normal daily living, causes family and friendship friction, decreases educational experiences and even results in the inability to keep a job.
Social anxiety disorder has been a hot topic in the press over the past year. It's probably the most common form of anxiety and the third most common emotional problem behind major depression and alcohol dependence. Research indicates that between 5 and 19 million people in the United States are SAD sufferers. Unfortunately, SAD patients often do not realize they have a disorder and won't see a doctor until they are very depressed or start having drug and alcohol problems.
The most important discovery has been that SAD seems to start during childhood and adolescence, usually between ages 11 and 16. The disorder almost always persists into adulthood and can result in significant problems within a marriage and other social relationships. When combined with depression or alcohol dependency, the disorder predisposes one to many other emotional problems such as suicide, drug addiction, inability to control anger, problems with the law, and other excessive and unreasonable personality traits. Spotting SAD in children can be very tough, as kids may not realize their fear is out of proportion to the social event and they won't say anything about it. Sometimes a child's fear is expressed in crying episodes, tantrums, hiding from unfamiliar family or shying away from other people, and outbursts of shaking all over or acting as if freezing.
SAD responds very poorly to self-help therapies or treatments using medications only. Herbal medicines have shown no benefit in the treatment of SAD. SAD has been successfully treated with a combination of medications such as SSRI type antidepressants (Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor) and cognitive behavior therapy. CBT involves using psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors in a team fashion to help a SAD sufferer learn behavior and social skills that allow him or her to interact with their world with out the fear and dread of social occasions. It is important to start treatment as soon as the disorder is suspected, since a large number of those affected will fail in their life's endeavors not reaching their fullest social and economic potential.
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Food For Thought
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Everyone seems to be wondering why Muslim terrorists are so quick to commit suicide. Let's see now . . . . . . . .. .. No beer, No booze, No bars, No television, No cheerleaders, No baseball, No football, No basketball, No hockey, No golf, No tailgate parties, No pork BBQ, No hot dogs, No burgers, No lobster, shellfish, or even frozen fish sticks. Rags for clothes and towels for hats. Constant wailing from the guy next door because he's sick and there are no doctors. Constant wailing from the guy in the tower. No chocolate chip cookies, No Christmas. You can't shave. Your wife can't shave, You can't shower to wash off the smell of donkey cooked over burning camel dung. The women have to wear baggy dresses and veils at all times. Your bride is picked by someone else. She smells just like your donkey. But your donkey has a better disposition. Then they tell you that when you die it all gets better! No mystery here.
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A veterinarian was feeling ill and went to see her doctor. The doctor asked her all the usual questions, about symptoms, how long had they been occurring, etc., when she interrupted him:
"Hey look, I'm a vet -- I don't need to ask my patients these kind of questions: I can tell what's wrong just by looking. Why can't you?"
The doctor nodded, looked her up and down, wrote out a prescription, and handed it to her and said, "There you are. Of course, if that doesn't work, we'll have to have you put down."
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Doug goes to a doctor and says: "Doctor, my wife
recently has lost her voice. What should I do to help
her get it back?"
The doctor replies, "Try coming home at 3 in the
morning!"
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Trivia
Extracted from a flower, echinacea is the most widely used botanical in the creation of herbal medicines in the United States. Clinical studies have suggested that when it is taken at the onset of a cold, echinacea stimulates the immune system.
********How do I Get There From
Here?********
by James Groves
"The Poor Man's Meat Can Lower Your Cholesterol"
Here's another tip you can use to lower your cholesterol.
You've learned about avocados and almonds, now you can
eat the "Poor Man's Meat" and lower your cholesterol in
just three weeks.
Eat lots of beans, lentils, and peas. These foods are rich in
protein and complex carbohydrates. They are also low in
fat, sodium and they have no cholesterol.
If you don't want to spend endless hours, soaking and cooking
beans, then use split peas or lentils. They don't need to be
soaked and they cook in a fraction of the time that other dried
beans demand.
Split peas can be used for more than just soup. They make a
great no-guilt dip. Cook yellow split peas until well done, then
place them in a bowl overnight. Spoon this mixture into a food
processor and add one teaspoon of olive oil, and one tablespoon
of lemon juice. Process until smooth, and creamy. Place in a
bowl and add 1/2 cup of diced onions and one more teaspoon of
olive oil. Your guests and family will love this dip served with raw
vegetables.
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Live in Passion and
Good Health,
James Groves
Dr. Earl Mindell's Wellness Update
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What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer and how can I reduce my risk of getting it?
Some symptoms of this condition are blood in bowel movements; diarrhea or constipation that does not subside; unexplained pain, aches, or cramps in the abdomen; frequent gas pains; and sudden weight loss. Unfortunately, the symptoms are often not evident until the cancer is in its advanced stages. For this reason, it is extremely important to get yearly screenings after the age of 50. If there is a family history or other reasons that make you a high-risk candidate for colorectal cancer, I recommend you consult your physician and begin screening at an earlier age. As much as 90% of colorectal cancers are treatable with early detection.
I recommend a high-fiber diet and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Proper nutrition and regular exercise can reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer by as much as 50%. Consult your physician for additional tips on preventing this disease.
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If you need to lose weight, you must be in caloric deficit. This can be accomplished by cutting down your caloric intake, or increasing the amount of calories you burn by exercising. I recommend both. Even though a calorie is a calorie when it comes to weight loss, a calorie is not a calorie when it comes to your health. Make sure your daily diet includes several servings of fruit and vegetables and whenever possible, avoid foods that contain trans fat.
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