Look at the Root
9 January 2023|Health, Nutrition, Sustainability, Testimonials
7 years ago this film was posted to YouTube. 30M views later and we’ve arrived at the date this young man was talking of back in 2016. What have we done to help our planet in those 7 years? Not enough. Not even close. Have we looked at the root? The root is us.
Prince EA you are a fantastic communicator, but it’s not enough. Sorry.
Today’s bargain purchase. ‘The power of lifestyle medicine’.
Part 1 focuses on How Not to Die from the 15 biggest killers (in the US):
Heart disease, lung diseases, medicines, brain diseases, digestive cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, liver diseases, blood cancers, kidney disease, breast cancer, suicidal depression, prostate cancer, Parkinson’s, infections.
Part 2 is Dr Greger’s wisdom: what he feeds his family and why. His ‘Daily Dozen’ must-have foods: beans, berries, fruits, cruciferous vegetables, greens, other veg, flaxseeds, nuts and seeds, herbs and spices, whole grains, drinks and exercise.
And – my 99p went to his non-profit charity: Nutrition Facts too. The man’s a saint…
FREE summit airs next week:
- ‘Someone in the US develops Alzheimer’s every 66 seconds. About two-thirds of those with Alzheimer’s in the US are women. 50 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia today, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. It can strike in your 30s and is increasingly prevalent from that age forward.
- Wrinkles certainly impact people on an emotional level, and there are other serious ways they’re far more than just “skin deep.” Your body’s outward appearance is, after all, a billboard for your overall health. Research shows excess wrinkles on your face and neck could be a strong indicator of heightened risk for bone fractures, for example. And other research shows those with excess forehead wrinkles have a significantly higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
- 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will develop Cancer in their lifetime. Research suggests only 5% of cancers are hereditary. That means the choices you start making today have a profound impact on your overall cancer risk.
- Bad posture is not just a very common sign of “looking old.” Research shows it can cause poor circulation and varicose veins, excess fatigue, headaches and other pain, irritability and depression, and exacerbate arthritis.
- One-third of the world’s population is now Overweight or obese, and the numbers continue to rise. No one should be pushed to feel guilty about their weight. And no one should be pushed to feel guilty about wanting to lose weight and look fit, because being overweight is a leading contributor to early aging and early mortality, including heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and kidney disease.
- Chronic pain is at epidemic levels. 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from it, such as lower back pain and neck pain, and in the U.S. it is the #1 cause of long-term disability.
- Between 24 to 50 million people in the US alone suffer from an Autoimmune disease and it’s one of the fastest-growing categories of disease. There are between 80 to 100 different autoimmune diseases, with type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disease among the most common.
- 77% of adults report experiencing Stress that affects their physical health, and these numbers are skyrocketing with the pandemic and other widespread issues. Stress increases the risk of heart disease 40%, the risk of heart attack 25%, and the risk of stroke 50%.
- Heart disease kills 18 million people each year. One person dies every 36 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. It is the #1 cause of death, and the #1 cause of preventable death, in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries.
- Loneliness is at epidemic levels, even amongst those married, with nearly half of all adults experiencing it today. This is no small matter, as “loneliness has an equivalent risk factor to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, shortening one’s lifespan by eight years,” according to Harvard Medical School.
- About 60 to 70 million people in the US alone are affected by Digestive issues, and over 20 million suffer a chronic digestive disease. More Americans are hospitalised with digestive issues than any other condition, and 25% of all surgeries are for digestive problems.’
Lots of familiar names feature in the series, including Dr Joel Fuhrman, Dr David Perlmutter, Dr William Li, Ocean Robbins from the Food Revolution Network, Dr Robert Lustig, Dr Uma Naidoo, Dr Eric Zielinski and Dr Brooke Goldner.
Dr Shireen Kassam is the founder and director of Plant-based Health Professionals UK. Her article ‘5 Surprising Benefits of a Plant-based Diet’ was shared on Ethicalhour.com this week, it first appeared in The Conversation in 2020, still as relevant today:
- Improves mental health and well-being
- Reduces arthritic pain
- Improves period pain in women
- Reduces the risk of Urinary Tract Infections
- Saves on hospital costs
1000’s of plant-based recipe ideas here.
The UN’s sustainable goals for global development are also featured on Ethicalhour.com:
1. No poverty. 2. Zero hunger. 3. Good health and well-being. 4. Quality Education. 5. Gender equality. 6. Clean water and sanitation. 7. Affordable and clean energy. 8. Decent work and economic growth. 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure. 10. Reduced inequalities. 11. Sustainable cities and communities. 12. Responsible consumption and production. 13. Climate action. 14. Life below water. 15. Life on land. 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions. 17. Partnerships for the goals.
How are we doing???
‘We don’t want to go to the bin, it’s cold and dark there. Please save us!’
LOVE this from our local café/restaurant. The production of baguettes is strictly regulated in France:
The French bread law
The law states that traditional baguettes have to be made on the premises they’re sold and can only be made with four ingredients: wheat flour, water, salt and yeast. They can’t be frozen at any stage or contain additives or preservatives, which also means they go stale within 24 hours. (Google).
Rest in Peace dear Louise.
We met Louise Bond a few years ago, she featured on our blog in March 2021 and her testimony features on our cancer resource.
She had lung cancer and metastatic brain cancer, passing away last week.
Read her story and you’ll see why she is an inspiration to so many.
Our youngest headed back to Uni last weekend fired up for the term ahead.
She’d started so well in September and let her diet slip over the following weeks. She’d been ill for the couple of weeks prior to her return home at Christmas; poor food choices and lack of sleep.
It seems she’s Starting Strong too!
January can render some of us a bit hard of hearing at times. Struggling with your Resolutions? Hop onto our Healthy Mind resource for inspiration and tactics to keep those good habits going.
Having a site clean up this week. Clearing out the dead links, cleaning up the text, switching some of the pics for higher quality resolution ones.
Anything you’d like added to the site?
Focused on?
Changed?
Let us know – it’s that time of the year – out with the old, in with the new!
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