** “Beware The Net Carb Trap” by Frank Barnhill, M.D.

** Smiles - Diet Buddies

** Trivia

** "An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure"
   by Paul Blustein

** Dr. Earl Mindell's Wellness Update - I can’t gain weight

** Money-Saving Eyeglasses Secret: Order Polycarbonate Lenses by
   T.Z. Movsas, M.D.

** Stress Tips by Dr. Rae Baum

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                    “Beware The Net Carb Trap”
                       H.F. Barnhill, M.D.

The terms “net carbs”, “net effective carbs”, and “impact carbs”
are causing some confusion about how to count carbohydrates for
those of us on any one of a dozen weight loss or diabetic diets.
With the growing popularity of the Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet
and other low or modified carb diets, it’s very important that
you understand food package labeling.

Food manufacturers probably initially created these “carb” terms
so they could be used as sales marketing on the labels of “low
carbohydrate” protein nutrition bars. With the current explosion
of interest in low carbohydrate diets, unfortunately, this
labeling use has expanded to hundreds of other foods and may lead
you to believe you are consuming fewer carbs than you actually
are.

Here is the “skinny” on “net Carbs”:

Some products replace natural carbs with more protein, higher fat
content, fiber, or alternate carbs such as polyols and sugar
alcohols. Since most sugar alcohols are only partly absorbed,
manufacturers may advise you to ignore these ingredients and
treat them as if they are not absorbed. In reality, sugar
alcohols provide about one half the calories of regular sugar and
if you ignore these calories, you may be going way off your diet.

Sugar alcohols are often added to sweeten foods, provide bulk or
filler, and help retain moisture. These “dietetic sugars” include
maltitol, mannitol, sorbital, xylitol, isomalt, lactitol,
erythriol, glycerol or glycerin, and hydrogenated starch
hydrolysates. While they do have less of an effect on blood sugar
levels and total absorbed calories, excessive amounts can cause
diarrhea, gas and bloating. If you want to be accurate in your
carb counting, these must be counted as 50% absorbed.

If fiber has been added to take the place of calories you’re in
luck! The dietary fiber found in most cereals and breads is not
always completely digested and may not be absorbed unlike fruit
and vegetable fiber. If the “Nutrition Facts Label” shows less
than five or six grams of dietary fiber per serving, then you’re
probably getting few calories from the fiber and can ignore it
when counting carbs. If the label shows added fiber from fruits
and vegetables, then you are indeed getting carbs from these
sources.

At this time, the terms; “net carbs”, “impact carbs” and “net
effective carbs” have not received U.S. Food and Drug
Administration approval and do not generally provide an accurate
estimate of carbohydrate content.

Overall, the best and most reliable source of information about
the “real carbs” contained within a packaged food is found on the
back of the package and not the advertising label on the front.
Look closely at the Nutrition Facts label to determine t he “real
carb count”! Happy dieting!!

Dr. Frank

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                              Smiles
Diet Buddies
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Rosey and Nina were best of friends and tried to do everything
together. Rosey announced that she was going to start a diet to
lose some pounds she had put on recently.

"Good," Nina exclaimed. "I'm ready to start a diet too. We can be
dieting buddies and help each other out. And when I feel the urge
to drive out and get a burger and fries, I'll call you first."

"Great," Rosey replied. "I'll meet you at Burger King."

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A mother takes her son to a psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, I'd
like you to evaluate my 13 year-old son."

"He's suffering from a transient psychosis with an intermittent
rage disorder, punctuated by episodic radical mood swings, but
his prognosis is good for full recovery."

"How can you say all that without even meeting him?"

"Didn't you say he was 13?"

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Doctors at a hospital in Brooklyn, New York have gone on strike.
Hospital officials say they will find out what the doctors'
demands are as soon as they can get a pharmacist over there to
read the picket signs!

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At one Army base, the annual trip to the rifle range had been
canceled for the second year in a row, but the semi-annual
physical fitness test was still on as planned.

One soldier mused, "Does it bother anyone else that the Army
doesn't seem to care how well we can shoot, but they are
extremely interested in how fast we can run?"

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                              Trivia

A diet of bread and water is called xerophagy.

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"An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure"
                       by James Groves

This month I'm going to tackle the subject of Chronic Fatigue.
For millions of Americans feeling run-down and always tired is a
way of life.  Doctors have come to call these vague symptoms
Chronic Fatigue when actually it is just one symptom of a serious
nutritional deficiency.

One of the primary causes of Chronic Fatigue is the overuse of
prescription drugs.  Be sure you have discussed all the side
effects with your doctor or pharmacist.  If you're still not
sure, purchase a drug book and look up all the side effects for
the drug you are taking.

Another major cause is the American diet.  We eat too many
sweets, and many of us are allergic to common foods such as
peanut butter, white flour, milk, and sugar.  Alter your diet by
eliminating the common allergens and then add them back to your
diet one at a time.  If you find that you are tired and run-down
after returning to eating certain foods, then by all means have a
test for allergies.  The cure could be that simple.

Poor digestion is another cause of Chronic Fatigue.  This is
caused by a lack of stomach acids.  Use an enzyme product for
better digestion.  Of course, none of this is meant to replace
visits to your family physician, but sometimes simple ideas can
save you money and improve your health, all at the same time.

Next month we'll continue with more about chronic fatigue.  These
health tips can only be found in Bob Osgoodby's “Your Best Body
Ever” Newsletter

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                Dr. Earl Mindell's Wellness Update
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I’m a 23-year-old woman with a weight problem. But the problem is
I can’t gain weight. I’m tired of people criticizing me and I
don’t want to fill up on junk food or sweets. What should I do?

First of all, thank your lucky stars and your genes. As annoying
as the unwanted comments from others about your weight may be, at
least you are not battling the bulge like more than 44 million
Americans. That said - you are on the right track when it comes
to avoiding empty calories from processed foods. Here is what I
suggest you do to gain weight in a healthy way:

- Be sure to eat 3 meals a day and 3 snacks between those meals.
  In between meal snacks are a great way to add calories. Try a
  meal replacement shake that is high in soy or whey protein,
  bananas and dried fruit, nuts and peanut butter, lowfat yogurt,
  and lowfat granola bars.
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  Add more lowfat milk or soy milk to your daily beverages
  instead of filling up on diet sodas and coffee, in addition to
  drinking 8 - 10 glasses of water every day.

- Even though you are trying to gain weight, be sure you exercise
  moderately for 30 minutes most days so that your new weight
  will turn into muscle instead of fat.

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                           Eye Secrets
                       by T.Z. Movsas, M.D.

Money-Saving Eyeglasses Secret: Order Polycarbonate Lenses

Very rarely does the optical store ask your input as to the type
of lenses you would like for your eyeglass frames.  On the other
hand, almost always you are asked if you would like to PAY EXTRA
for ultraviolet protection and scratch resistance.  Next time you
buy glasses, make sure you ask for polycarbonate lenses.

Polycarbonate lenses are very impact resistant, thinner and
lighter than most other plastic eyeglass lenses and have
ultraviolet protection and scratch resistance built in.  In fact,
polycarbonate lenses are recommended for all children's eyewear
and safety eyewear.  If you order polycarbonate lenses for your
eyeglasses or your children's eyeglasses, do not pay extra for
scratch resistance and ultraviolet protection.  These extra
charges are just another way for optical stores to increase the
selling price.

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Dr. Tammy Z. Movsas is a board-certified ophthalmologist.

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                           Stress Tips
                         by Dr. Rae Baum

You will find this "Stress Tip Message" helpful to stay focused
and on purpose. You can put this message to work by reading it
often throughout the day.

There is more fulfillment in the rewards of meeting
challenges --choose wisely.

~ Need help with this? Contact The Baum Group at:
mailto:TheBaumGroup@YourStressMatters.com

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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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